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Covid-19 in Aruba

with respiratory problems (cough, shortness of
breath, sore throat) on company property in or-
der to safeguard the employees’ and visitors’
health and safety. This entails that a visibly sick
visitor with respiratory problems can be denied
entry on premises or asked to abandon prem-
ises if already inside.

Latest update on cases- September 29, 2020
62 new cases of COVID-19 reported and 144
persons recover. The total number of active
COVID-19 coronavirus cases is 777 (720 residents
and 7 visitors). The total cases to date is 3.934
(3.885 residents and 42 visitors). The total recov-
ered is 3.181 (3.139 residents and 49 visitors). The
number of persons tested, including visitors, is
now 31.337 of which 13.763 were persons tested
at the airport. The number of deaths related to
COVID-19 is now 26 (all residents). Sincere con-
dolences to the family of the deceased. There
are currently 47 persons hospitalized, of whom
11 are in intensive care.

Continued from Page 9 visitors and employees while on premises. This Advice for travelers
may entail mandatory application of alcohol- Prior to travel, visitors should download the Aru-
This may entail limited access to a few visitors, based hand sanitizer upon entry. ba Department of Public Health’s Aruba Health
especially in smaller businesses. App. A mobile resource for information on CO-
Measures regarding sick employees or clients VID-19 health procedures in Aruba, facilitation
Measures for maintaining good hygiene on business property of the airport health screening, and faster re-
Every business / organization / institution / em- Every business / organization / institution / em- sults for Molecular PCR COVID-19 tests taken in
ployer should take the necessary measures to ployer should take the necessary measures to Aruba.q
facilitate and promote good hygiene among ensure that there are no employees or visitors

Springboard to work for the Disabled

ORANJESTAD –Founda- kind of limitations, but that tasks begin. “This can be
tion Trampolin pa Trabou, does not mean you cannot cleaning, helping the cook
translated Trampoline to work,” Rumnit explains. He in the kitchen or organizing.
Work, makes the differ- reaches out to the private All tasks are timed to teach
ence between ‘hidden and sector, as well as the gov- them to work efficient and
seen’. “This is all about ac- ernment to find job oppor- be responsible. It starts
knowledge by society that tunities; two assistants take playful but on the way
persons with a limitation care of the daily in-house gets serious,” says Rumnits.
count. Our clients can do tasks and administration 40 to 50 healthy meals are
a lot, you just need to open and three to six trainees prepared on a daily basis
up. To them it is so much from EPI College plus the for outside clients. “It gives we must never forget.” The If you feel inspired by this
more than a job. Here we cook complete the team. my people work and an in- clients usually stay home article, do not just turn the
give them self-esteem, “We have 15 to 20 clients come.” Work and income alone, do not have many page but act upon it. You
skills, happiness and a pay approximately for the full are provided as well with friends and in most cases can help and support this
check. Emotionally and fi- day, together with the ones the production of ginger depend on family. Rumnit wonderful foundation to
nancially we - and hope- that have a job we are 40 syrup, lemonade, sauces points out that there is a jump higher every time. The
fully you - empower. Who to 50, of course not all at and turmeric. “After the lack of insight and motiva- foundation welcomes:
does not want to be part of the same time.” It is a built- ginger is brought in here, tion of the caregivers. “Due
that?” says Manager Lio- up process whereas clients we scrub and wash, chop it to that the family often gets • More companies
nel Rumnit, the motor be- start with a couple of days up and grind it by machine. frustrated because of the with job opportunities
hind the foundation, driving and accumulate. Rumnit: The cook cooks it and we non-understanding of the • Financial support
force by skills and heart. “I have more requests than also clean and fill the bot- limitation. Plus they do not for their our own bus to pick
Rumnit also is a certified I can handle, therefore we tles plus stick the etiquettes know where to turn to, of- up clients and take them to
Job Coach, teaching is in could use support in many on them. It gives 2-3 clients ten not directed by a house work
his veins. ways, and an incentive to daily work, teaching, em- doctor to the right organi- • A sign language in-
companies for hiring our powerment and income.” zations.” In 2010 there were terpreter
Trampolin pa Trabou is clients would also be more The ginger is sold in all big 7.000 people with a limita- • Anybody with ex-
part of Foundation Sonrisa than desirable.” supermarkets. tion on Aruba, where are pertise in the field to share
and offers a day care and they, he wonders. Every knowledge/contribute
teaching school for adults In-House Program 7.000 Disabled and More month there is taking place
with limitations. “Meaning Attitude, work ethic, struc- The need of companies an amputation of an arm or If you would like to visit the
preparing the clients in this ture and discipline are all that open up to the foun- leg in the hospital, but we foundation, please call +
building to give them the part of the program. In the dations clients is significant. do not know about these (297) 582-9485 and ask for
best starting qualifications morning, they stack away “A lot of hotels and compa- people. Most are live iso- Lionel Rumnit. For more in-
as possible to begin work- their bags and start an nies already cooperate, it is lated or hidden because of formation visit the website:
ing. We have deaf, visu- exercise program to acti- not always easy but very the taboo and the shame https://www.trampolinpa-
ally impaired, Down Syn- vate their bodies and their rewarding. Social respon- of the family. trabou.com or Facebook:
drome, Autism and other brains, after that several sibility is a part of society, Trampolinpatrabou. q