NASSAU, BAHAMAS — St Barnabas MP Shanendon Cartwright has confirmed that he tested positive for COVID-19 after he was exposed to a positive case in a meeting.
In a statement yesterday, Cartwright advised that he has postponed all scheduled meetings, adding he was not yet exhibiting any symptoms.
He said he was notified on Sunday that he had been exposed to a positive case in a recent meeting.
Cartwright said he got tested at Doctor’s Hospital West on Monday and received confirmation of his status late yesterday afternoon.
“In compliance with national regulations I am following quarantine protocols, as well I have provided notice to those who I may have encountered in recent times, to assist with contact tracing efforts,” he said.
“At the Bahamas Public Parks and Public Beaches Authority, where I am Chairman, the welfare of all our team members and the general public is of paramount concern. Accordingly, a separate statement will be released to appraise staff and the public of sanitization, and operations at the Authority.
He continued: “My constituents, the wonderful people of St. Barnabas, you are resilient, I am honoured to represent you. Regrettably, I will postpone all the scheduled meetings with you that were planned for the coming days. Rest assured that as soon as I receive a negative test I will be rescheduling and doubling my efforts to make you proud.
“These are challenging times, but Bahamians are people who have and continue to face challenges head-on. We have a responsibility to each other, and to ourselves to continue to adequately social distance, and correctly wear our masks and face coverings. We will triumph in this challenge.
Cartwright added: “(Tuesday) I am not exhibiting symptoms and I have faith that through God’s grace and mercy I will recover. I humbly ask that you pray for me and that we pray together for all Bahamians and the people of the world who have been infected with or affected by COVID-19.”
Four parliamentarians – three MPs and one Senator – and two staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 to date, according to Speaker of the House of Assembly Halson Moultrie.
