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COVID death toll at 517

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A 96-year-old female succumbed to COVID-19 today, August 14, taking the number of COVID-19 related deaths in Barbados to 517.

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

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