Sunday, May 31, 2026

Only five remain in isolation

Date:

Share post:

Three people will be discharged from the isolation facility at Harrison Point, St Lucy on Saturday after receiving a second consecutive negative test result for COVID-19.

Their tests were among the 244 conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory on Friday, all of which were negative for the viral illness.

As a result, the number of confirmed cases recorded in Barbados remains at 190. The number of people in isolation dropped to five and recoveries increased to 178.

Seven deaths were recorded.

The public health laboratory completed 22 780 tests to date. (PR/SAT)

Related articles

CG Zest Wellness launches corporate wellness programme in Barbados

CG Zest Wellness, the wellness division of Coralisle Group Ltd., has officially launched in Barbados, expanding access to...

Update: Pinelands shooting victim identified

Police have identified the victim in Friday morning's fatal shooting at Martins Road, Pinelands, St Michael, as 30-year-old...

PSG beat Arsenal in shootout to retain  Champions League 

Gabriel Magalhaes skied the decisive spot-kick as Arsenal were denied a first Champions League triumph in a penalty...

6.0 earthquake felt south of Barbados

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake was recorded south of Barbados on Saturday afternoon, according to the University of the...