Thursday, April 16, 2026

Elderly man succumbs to COVID-19; toll at 388

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An 88-year-old man succumbed to coronavirus (COVID-19) on Thursday, April 21.

He was fully vaccinated. His death has brought the number of casualties from the virus to 388.

Minister of Health and Wellness, Ian Gooding-Edghill, has extended condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. (BGIS)

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