Hon. André Ebanks, Minister for Financial Services and Commerce as well as Investment, Innovation and Social Development, tested positive today for COVID-19. Mr. Ebanks, MP for West Bay South, tested positive in a lateral flow test (LFT) he took this morning and is awaiting the results of a confirmatory PCR test.
Mr. Ebanks will be at home isolating for the next seven days, or until he has a negative LFT test result.
“Although I will not be able to be out and about assisting with the hurricane preparations, I am in regular contact with the team at the constituency office. If persons needs assistance, please contact the constituency office at aewbs2021@gmail.com /+1 345 922 4530,” said Minister Ebanks.
“On behalf of all of us in Government, I wish Minister Ebanks an easy time of COVID-19 and a speedy recovery,” said Acting Premier Mr. Chris Saunders.