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COVID deaths in Barbados at 268

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Two Barbadian men lost their battle with COVID-19.

An 81-year-old man, who was fully vaccinated, succumbed to the virus at the Harrison’s Point Isolation Facility on Tuesday, January 11.

A 52-year-old man also passed away from the virus today, Wednesday, January 12, at the Harrison’s Point Isolation Facility. He was unvaccinated.

Their deaths bring the number of casualties from the viral illness to 268.

Minister of Health and Wellness, Lieutenant Colonel The Most Honourable Jeffrey Bostic, extended condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. (BGIS)

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