Forty-six persons (29 males and 17 females) have gone into isolation, having tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total of active cases to 744.
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Barbados Records 10th COVID-19 Fatality
The Ministry of Health and Wellness would like to extend condolences to the family of the 91-year-old lady who is now Barbados’ latest Covid fatality. Her passing brings to 10, the number of people in Barbados who have died from Covid-19 since the first case was diagnosed here in March 2020.
Public Health Officials Declare Community Spread Of Covid-19
Minister of Health and Wellness, Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Bostic, has said there is evidence of community spread of the viral illness in Barbados.
Entertainment industry reacts to new protocols
The local entertainment industry is feeling the squeeze following government’s recently announced limit on the number of people allowed at events over the next week
Efforts on to reduce traffic congestion on schools reopening
With the decision to gradually return students to face to face classes, the Ministry of Education has been weighing a number of options to ease congestion on the country’s roads.
Students soon to resume face to face classes
There is soon to be a gradual return of face to face classes during the new school term.
Refrain From Collecting Passengers From Airport
The Board of Directors and Management of the Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) Inc. has advised the public to refrain from collecting or greeting passengers from high risk countries.
‘Baje To The World’ Finals Coming in January
Come Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 7:30 p.m., 12 finalists will compete at the Wildey Gymnasium to be the winner of the first inaugural ‘Baje To The World’ competition.
Crane given permission to house Covid positive visitors
The Crane Resort is the first hotel in Barbados to be granted permission by the ministry of health to house Covid-19 positive visitors, thereby operating as an isolation facility.
BARVEN to roll out vending policy in new year
The Barbados Association of Retailers, Vendors and Entrepreneurs or BAR-VEN says it is looking forward to the roll out of a national vending policy in 2021.