Friday, April 17, 2026

COVID-19 Update for August 28

Date:

Share post:

A total of 63 people, 30 males and 33 females, were diagnosed with COVID-19 on Sunday, August 28, from the 288 tests conducted by laboratories across the island.

The cases comprised eight people under the age of 18, and 55 who were 18 years and older.

There were 81 people in isolation facilities, while 1 538 were in home isolation.

As at August 28, there were 539 deaths as a result of COVID-19.

The laboratories conducted 753 827 tests since February 2020, and recorded 100 825 COVID-19 cases (45 589 males and 55 236 females).

Under the National Vaccination Programme for COVID-19, the number of people with at least one dose is 163 183 (71.4 per cent of the eligible population).

The number of fully vaccinated is 154 378 (57 per cent of the total population or 67.6 per cent of the eligible population). The eligible population represents those who are 12 years and older. (BGIS)

 

Related articles

UWI mourns slain student, plans vigil

The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus community is holding a vigil in tribute to final-year...

Sun halo spotted

Barbadians can spot a Sun Halo in the sky today, which appears to be a rainbow encircling the...

Police searching for suspects in carjacking attack

Police are on the hunt for the men who attacked a man, struck him with a gun and stole his...

Gum Air announces fuel surcharge for flights to Guyana

PARAMARIBO – The Suriname-based Gum Air has announced a fuel surcharge of US$25 for the one-way trip to...