This paper analyzes the response of Trinidad and Tobago and the actions taken by its social security systems to face the covid-19 pandemic during the first year of pandemic. The approach consists of two phases. Firstly, literature and public statistics were collected and analyzed. Secondly, meetings and information requests were conducted with public officials to provide additional information and contextualize the findings.

Some of the preliminary results of this investigation are the following: in Trinidad and Tobago the pandemic has had two peaks, the second wave was worse and accounted for 70% of the total cases of covid-19. One of the Government’s first actions to reduce the infection rate was to close borders and stop activities in the country. Other measures focused on strengthening the health sector and the social protection of the population.(AU)