National epidemiologist, Dr. Shaluddin Ahmed revealed that all necessary preparations are in place to begin community survey on May 5 which will last for 1 month.

The community survey seeks to detect asymptomatic carriers as well as to determine the extent of the infection in the general population.

Households will be randomly selected from all the 7 health districts, beginning with the high risk districts of Laplaine and Marigot.

According to Ahmed, the survey will pave the way for the exit strategy for the State of Emergency.