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Elderly woman succumbs to COVID-19; toll at 443

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A 91-year-old female succumbed to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) yesterday, Monday, May 23.

She was fully vaccinated.

As a result of her passing, the total number of deaths related to COVID-19 in Barbados now stands at 443.

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

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