Friday, November 28, 2025

Five people succumb to COVID-19; toll at 204

Date:

Share post:

Two women and three men, all Barbadians, died from coronavirus (COVID-19) on Tuesday, November 16.

Four of them passed away while at the Harrison’s Point Isolation Facility – three men, aged 58, 75 and 77, and a 64-year-old woman. An 89-year-old woman also died at the Blackman and Gollop Isolation Facility. They were all unvaccinated.

Their deaths bring the number of people who have died from the virus to 204.

Acting Minister of Health and Wellness, Senator Dr. Jerome Walcott, has extended condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. (MR/BGIS)

Related articles

St Vincent opposition New Democratic Party secures election win

In a landmark political transformation, the New Democratic Party (NDP) has secured victory in the 2025 national elections...

Police investigate stabbing at Fairchild Street

The police at Central Station are investigating a stabbing incident that occurred along Fairchild Street, St. Michael today....

Independence Parade to feature installation of Barbados’ second President

The climax of celebrations marking Barbados’ 59th Anniversary of Independence and the 4th Anniversary as a Parliamentary Republic...

Traffic delays in Fontabelle as Independence Parade rehearsals take place

A long line of traffic on Fontabelle, St Michael, heading out of the city this evening was delayed...