Friday, April 17, 2026

Seven new virus cases, 11 people recover

Date:

Share post:

The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory identified seven new positive cases – all females – of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on Wednesday, April 7, from among the 453 tests conducted.

Eleven people recovered from the virus and were discharged from isolation. There are 95 people in isolation.

Barbados has recorded 3 704 (1 795 females and 1 909 males) confirmed cases of COVID-19 since March 2020. A total of 3 576 people have recovered from the viral illness. There have been 44 deaths.

The public health laboratory has so far conducted 144 608 tests.

On Wednesday, nine people were vaccinated as part of the National Vaccination Programme for COVID-19.

To date, 63 747 vaccinations have been administered – 26 350 men and 37 397 women. (BGIS)

Related articles

UWI mourns slain student, plans vigil

The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus community is holding a vigil in tribute to final-year...

Sun halo spotted

Barbadians can spot a Sun Halo in the sky today, which appears to be a rainbow encircling the...

Police searching for suspects in carjacking attack

Police are on the hunt for the men who attacked a man, struck him with a gun and stole his...

Gum Air announces fuel surcharge for flights to Guyana

PARAMARIBO – The Suriname-based Gum Air has announced a fuel surcharge of US$25 for the one-way trip to...