Journal of
Public Health and Epidemiology

  • Abbreviation: J. Public Health Epidemiol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2316
  • DOI: 10.5897/JPHE
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 653

Full Length Research Paper

The epidemiological characteristics of positive COVID-19 patients in Trinidad and Tobago

Chavin D. Gopaul
  • Chavin D. Gopaul
  • Public Health Observatory, North Central Regional Health Authority, Trinidad and Tobago.
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Dale Ventour
  • Dale Ventour
  • Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago.
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Michelle Trotman
  • Michelle Trotman
  • Thoracic Medical Department, North Central Regional Health Authority, Trinidad and Tobago.
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Davlin Thomas
  • Davlin Thomas
  • North Central Regional Health Authority, Trinidad and Tobago.
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  •  Received: 23 December 2021
  •  Accepted: 16 February 2022
  •  Published: 31 March 2022

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