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Three elderly people succumb to COVID-19; toll at 439

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As of May 21, the number of deaths related to coronavirus (COVID-19) in Barbados is 439.

COVID-19 has claimed the lives of three elderly Barbadians.  A 71-year-old female who was fully vaccinated died on May 20.

A 75-year-old female and an 83-year-old male passed away today, Saturday, May 21.  Both were unvaccinated.

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

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