Press Release:- The Saint Lucia Hospitality & Tourism Association (SLHTA) is urging all citizens to adhere to the new COVID-19 protocols announced on Wednesday evening as the island faces an upsurge in COVID-19 cases. From Sunday to Thursday this week, the island recorded 333 COVID-19 cases and 5 COVID-related deaths. This should be of grave concern to the entire citizenry. The SLHTA acknowledges that Saint Lucia is currently experiencing our highest numbers of positive COVID-19. Given the high rate of transmission of these cases, the potential impact on our healthcare system is very concerning. The potential threat of the Delta