May 12, 2021
The death toll from the coronavirus pandemic rose by one Tuesday while health authorities closed yet another school after a student tested positive for the virus.
The woman, a 66-year-old Barbadian, died Monday night, Health and Wellness Minister Lt Col Jeffrey Bostic announced Tuesday night.
Lt Col Bostic revealed that the woman had a history of hypertension, diabetes, and shortness of breath.
He said: “She was a primary contact of a COVID positive patient on the 5th of May, 2021.
“She had a negative first COVID-19 test and presented for her second test yesterday. Sometime after returning home, she regrettably passed away. Sincerest condolences [are] extended to her family and friends.”