PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — Health authorities in Trinidad and Tobago say they are “actively managing several suspected and probable cases” of varicella, commonly known as chickenpox, among healthcare workers at the Sangre Grande Hospital Campus in northeastern Trinidad.

The Ministry of Health said ongoing contact tracing efforts have identified and assessed exposed staff members across affected departments as part of a targeted varicella vaccination campaign.

“At this time, healthcare services continue to operate, and there is no indication of widespread community transmission associated with these cases. The situation remains under close surveillance by public health and infection prevention teams.”