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Forde: Help protect the elderly

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The recent outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) infections at the Geriatric Hospital is now under control, head of the COVID-19 isolation facilities, Dr Corey Forde, has reported.

However, the infectious disease specialist said had it not been for the high level of those vaccinated at the elderly care facility, the story might have been much different.

Speaking during a virtual COVID-19 press briefing yesterday, Forde said that almost all of the patients have been vaccinated and that variable contributed to his team’s ability to swiftly tackle the outbreak.

However, he urged young people in Barbados to be more responsible and help protect the elderly. (CLM)

 

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