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A 68-year-old Barbadian woman passed away today, becoming the 32nd person to succumb to coronavirus (COVID-19) in Barbados. She had been on a ventilator at Harrison Point for the last six days, having been transferred there from the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
In a statement from the COVID Communications Unit (CCU), Minister of Health Jeffrey Bostic extended condolences to the family.
Describing the number of positive cases as, “unprecedented”, the Minister said “the utmost importance of caution and safety protocols within the home and family setting” is key.
“This underscores the need for the national vaccination programme currently under way and our targeting of the elderly and most vulnerable persons. The vaccination programme will keep Barbadians safe and provide the mechanism for the full reopening of the economy,” he said.
Minister of Health and Wellness Jeffrey Bostic on Sunday begged and pleaded with Barbadians to stay off the street and away from supermarkets unless absolutely necessary. In what could be described as one of his sternest tones since Barbados was struck by the COVID-19 virus last year, Bostic expressed great disappointment with the behaviour of some Barbadians recently, as the country continues to battle a second wave of the virus …
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Key points from the February 21, 2021 COVID management televised statement featuring Minister of Health and Wellness Jeffrey Bostic.
• 12 hours before end of lockdown period.
• The period was useful. Barbadians were able to take a break.
• Health care workers were able to carry out their duties.
• In 48 hours seniors and vulnerable received vaccines in calm surroundings.
• The national stop worked.
• People do not need to run to the supermarket and village stores every day for 2 items.
• It is no longer cool to lime.
• Concern that messages are being lost to those who stay at home with symptoms.
• The symptoms are similar to the cold: Fever, runny nose, cough and so on.
Key points and live updates from the February 17, 2021 COVID management press conference featuring Minister of Health Jeffrey Bostic, senior medical officer of health Dr Anton Best and Dr Clyde Cave, Director of Medical Services at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. https://youtu.be/C-5MEuI mq8 Minister of Health Jeffrey Bostic There are 40 minors in Barbados’ COVID isolation facilities: 17 females and 23 males I am not satisfied with the high volume …
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Minister of Health and Wellness Jeffrey Bostic will be joined by two doctors for today’s COVID-19 update and media conference.
Dr Anton Best, Senior Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health and Dr Clyde Cave, Director of Medical Services at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, are on today’s panel.
The update is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. after it was postponed twice yesterday.
It will be streamed on our website
www.nationnews.com and live on our Facebook Page at The Nation Barbados. (PR/SAT)
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