Minister Turnquest tests negative for COVID-19 after possible exposure
STATEMENT: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance K. Peter Turnquest received a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result on Friday, July 17, 2020. Following the Ministry of Health’s protocols, Minister Turnquest took the test after learning he was exposed to a positive case earlier that day.
Out of an abundance of caution and on advice, Minister Turnquest has voluntarily entered self-quarantine. He continues to perform his functions as Minister of Finance, working remotely from home.
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