Barbados records first COVID-19 death
Published:Sunday | April 5, 2020 | 10:33 AM
Barbados has recorded its first COVID-19 death.
The deceased, an 81-year-old Barbadian man, succumbed last night after suffering from diabetes complications and COVID-19 pneumonia.
He had earlier travelled to the United Kingdom and returned on March 22.
His wife has also tested positive for the virus.
Health Minister Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Bostic made the announcement in a national broadcast in which he expressed sadness at the development.
The island now has 56 cases of COVID-19.
The youngest positive patient is seven years old.
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