When we left you Friday night there were 144 confirmed cases of CORONAvirus; tonight there are 154 after a weekend when less than 20 tests were processed as the testing units were re-calibrated.
And, sometime tonight - the numbers could soar - because 300 tests were processed today - and we are now awaiting the results.
So, looking at the overview, up to last night there were dozens of cases coming out of San Pedro - where there is community spread, and also a small number of cases appearing in San Ignacio and Belize City, with increasing cases in Orange Walk..
A press release says, quote, "The Ministry has been alerted to a possibility of suspect cases from individuals who attended large social gatherings during this past week. The same suspect cases seem to be from individuals who work in public spaces. The Ministry cannot ascertain if there is a link to any of the previously established clusters, but as the team continues to investigate it will be determined if there is also ongoing spread in Belize City."
That's a very big determination for the country's largest population centre and could be a game changer. But, right now we have to await the results from those 300 tests - which should be released later tonight.
Latest information is that the results will be released around 8:00, and it will most likely only be for about 150 samples, or so.
When the results are released, we'll post them on our Facebook page.
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