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Grenada records first COVID-19 death

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St George’s – The Chief Medical Officer of the Ministry of Health confirmed on Sunday that Grenada has regrettably recorded the first death related to coronavirus (COVID-19).

The deceased is a 72-year-old male, who arrived in Grenada with his wife and three-year-old grandchild on December 16, 2020.

Ministry officials extended their deepest condolences to the family. (Government Information Service of Grenada)

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