Two elderly Barbadians succumb to COVID-19; toll at 280

Two elderly Barbadians have been added to the coronavirus (COVID-19) death toll.

A 96-year-old man died on Saturday, January 29, at the Harrison’s Point Isolation Facility, while an 84-year-old man passed away today, Sunday, January 30, at the same facility. Both were unvaccinated.

The number of casualties from the virus has reached 280.

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