The Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (UDeCOTT) says it is refuting statements that it “opened” the New Port of Spain General Hospital Central Block on Monday.

UDeCOTT in a release Wednesday said the new 540-Bed Central Block will welcome its first patients in July.

The Corporation explained that Monday’s Event titled: “The Official Commemoration Ceremony for The Practical Completion of the Construction of The New Port of Spain General Hospital Central Block,” marked the end of Phase Three (3) - the construction phase of the facility.