Friday, April 17, 2026

Elderly woman succumbs to COVID-19; toll at 384

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An 85-year-old woman is the latest person to lose the battle with coronavirus (COVID-19) on Saturday, April 16.

She was unvaccinated. The number of deaths from the virus has now reached 384.

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

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