The Ministry of Health and Wellness called a press conference Friday, March 13, 2020, where it was revealed that St Lucia now has one confirmed case of the coronavirus.

The case is that of a 63-year-old woman. Her travel history includes the United Kingdom. She arrived in St Lucia on March 7 and presented to a health facility on March 11.

A sample was taken on March 11 and sent to CARPHA for testing. A positive test result was received this afternoon.

The woman was placed in isolation at a medical facility.