Friday, April 24, 2026

Two men succumb to COVID-19; toll at 379

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Two male residents of the Geriatric Hospital have died from coronavirus (COVID-19).

One of them, aged 72, passed away on Tuesday, April 5. The other man, who was 78 years old, succumbed to the viral illness on Thursday, April 7. They were both fully vaccinated.

Barbados has now recorded 379 deaths related to COVID-19.

Minister of Health and Wellness, Ian Gooding-Edghill, has extended condolences to their loved ones. (BGIS)

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