Caribbean islands are experiencing an increase in Covid-related deaths.
The region is also seeing a surge in new infections and many islands have announced curfews to try and stop the spread of the virus. Trinidad and Tobago has reported an additional 23 deaths and 601 new cases of Covid-19, over the last 24 hours.
This news comes as the twin-island nation declared a state of emergency to tackle its third wave.
The recent spike in cases is being linked to the infectious Brazilian variant.
In Jamaica, the Ministry of Health and Wellness reported a further 15 Covid-19 deaths. These deaths occurred between January 19 and May 16. The total number of Covid-related deaths now stands at 878 and there are currently 83 new cases in Jamaica.
Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Barbados record COVID deaths
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Barbados recorded its 47th COVID-19 related death, a 67- year-old Barbadian woman with co-morbidities, who passed away on Monday, May 17.
Meanwhile, four new cases (one male and three females) were recorded on Monday, out of the 419 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory.
Three people were released from isolation having recovered from the viral illness and there are now 87 people in isolation.
Since the first cases were identified last March, the island recorded 3 972 confirmed cases, comprising 1 920 females and 2 052 males. There were 3 935 recoveries. The public health laboratory conducted 163 512 tests, to date.
A total of 76 000 vaccinations were administered so far under the National Vaccination Programme for COVID-19, inclusive of 45 288 people who received both doses.
May 18, 2021
Barbados has recorded its 47th COVID-19 related death. The deceased is a 67- year-old Barbadian woman with co-morbidities, who passed away on Monday, May 17.
Meanwhile, four new cases (one male and three females) were recorded on Monday, out of the 419 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory.
Three persons were released from isolation having recovered from the viral illness.
There are now 87 persons in isolation.
Since the first cases were identified last March, the island has recorded 3,972 confirmed cases, comprising 1,920 females and 2,052 males.
There have also been 3,935 recoveries. The public health laboratory has conducted 163,512 tests, to date.
May 17, 2021
One new positive case of COVID-19 – a male – was diagnosed on Sunday, May 16, from the 276 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory.
Ten people recovered from the viral illness and were discharged. And, there are currently 86 persons in isolation.
Barbados has recorded 3,968 confirmed cases of COVID-19 (1,917 females and 2,051 males) since the start of the pandemic in March 2020.
There have been 3,932 recoveries, while 46 people have succumbed to the virus.
The public health laboratory has conducted 163,093 tests since February, last year.
The National Vaccination Programme has seen 75,956 people immunised against COVID-19 (first and second doses). This figure includes 43,867 persons who have been fully vaccinated during the second phase of the programme. (BGIS)
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