32 deaths under investigation following Hurricane Melissa, confirmed deaths remain at 45

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) says 32 deaths are under investigation, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa.

Director General of ODPEM Commander Alvin Gayle made the disclosure this morning during a post cabinet press briefing.

He said the death toll remains at 45, with 13 persons still missing.

In the meantime, he said the confirmed cases of leptospirosis have increased to 30 with the confirmed deaths still at 7.

He said there are two cases of tetanus and 1 death.