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The COVID-19 death toll has risen to 537, following the deaths of five people.
An 82-year-old man passed away on Tuesday, August 23. In addition, the Coroner’s Office reported four more COVID-19 related deaths in the community within the past two weeks.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Ian Gooding-Edghill, has extended his condolences to their loved ones.