Sunday, May 31, 2026

Two new virus cases, 29 people recover

Date:

Share post:

Two women tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) on Wednesday, May 12, from the 520 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory.

Twenty-nine people recovered from the virus and were discharged. There are now 90 people in isolation.

Barbados has recorded 3 959 confirmed cases of COVID-19 (1 913 women and 2 046 men) since the first case was diagnosed in March, last year. There have been 3 908 recoveries, and 46 people have died.

Since February 2020, the public health laboratory has conducted 161 164 tests.

The number of people vaccinated under the National Vaccination Programme for COVID-19 is 75 724 (first and second doses). This includes 38 919 people who have been fully vaccinated during the second phase of the programme. (BGIS)

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...