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Five people, most of them elderly, died as a result of COVID-19 between August 13 and 15.

On Saturday, August 13, an 86-year-old man passed away due to the virus. He was followed by a 52-year-old man and a 98-year-old woman on Sunday, August 14; and two men, aged 73 and 85, on Monday, August 15.

 Their deaths have brought the number of casualties from the viral illness to 525.            

Minister of Health and Wellness, Ian Gooding-Edghill, has extended his condolences to the families and friends of the deceased.

melissa.rollock@barbados.gov.bb

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