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Two more elderly men die from COVID-19

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Two elderly men are the latest people to succumb to COVID-19.

They were aged 90 and 92, and died today, Friday, August 26. The death toll from the virus now stands at 539.

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

 

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