COVID-19 outbreak at Barbados Geriatric Hospital

Barbados well being authorities are reporting an outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on the Geriatric Hospital however gave no indication as to the variety of individuals contaminated or have died consequently.

In an announcement, the Ministry of Well being and Wellness mentioned visits to the establishment on the outskirts of the capital “have been restricted on some wards… because of a COVID-19 outbreak.

It mentioned this restriction contains eight wards on the Geriatric Hospital, the place the authorities there mentioned they “wish to guarantee the general public that they’re dedicated to conserving the scenario underneath management and advise that an up to date discover might be disseminated as to the progress of the scenario and rest of the restriction”.

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The ministry is extending an apology “for any inconvenience triggered” and is encouraging the general public to proceed to apply good hygiene to guard themselves and their family members from any potential an infection.

Barbados has recorded 569 deaths and 106,000 infections for the reason that first case was recorded in March 2020.

The authorities mentioned 60.5 p.c of the inhabitants had obtained not less than one vaccine whereas 57.2 p.c had been absolutely vaccinated towards the virus.

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