The Barbados Advocate

22/07/2022

COVID-19 UPDATE FOR JULY 21
The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory identified 374 new COVID-19 cases, 142 males and 232 females, from the 1,032 tests carried out on Thursday, July 21.
The cases consisted of 55 persons under the age of 18, and 319 who were 18 years and older.
There were 50 people in isolation facilities, while 2,080 were in home isolation.
An 82-year-old unvaccinated man and a 90-year-old fully vaccinated woman succumbed to the virus on Thursday.
As at July 21, there were 482 COVID-19 related deaths.
The public health laboratory has conducted 720,694 tests since February 2020, and recorded 89,339 COVID-19 cases (40,742 males and 48,597 females).
Under the National Vaccination Programme for COVID-19, the total number of persons with at least one dose is 162,868 (71.3 per cent of the eligible population). The total number of fully vaccinated persons is 153,875 (56.8 per cent of the total population or 67.4 per cent of the eligible population). The eligible population represents those persons who are 12 years and older. (BGIS)

22/07/2022

TWO MORE DEATHS FROM COVID-19
Two elderly persons passed away from COVID-19 on Thursday, July 21.
One of them was an 82-year-old unvaccinated man, while the other was a 90-year-old fully vaccinated woman. The total number of deaths from the virus is 482.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Ian Gooding-Edghill, has extended condolences to their loved ones. (MR/BGIS)

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17/07/2022

COVID-19 UPDATE FOR JULY 16
The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory identified 121 new COVID-19
cases, 64 males and 57 females, from the 452 tests carried out on Saturday, July 16.
The new cases comprised 23 persons under the age of 18, and 98 who were
18 years and older.
There were 35 people in isolation facilities, while 1,969 were in home isolation.
As at July 16, there were 479 COVID-19 related deaths.
The public health laboratory has conducted 716,065 tests since February 2020,
and recorded 87,584 COVID-19 cases (40,025 males and 47,559 females).
Under the National Vaccination Programme for COVID-19, the total number of
persons with at least one dose is 162,809 (71.3 per cent of the eligible
population). The total number of fully vaccinated persons is 153,809 (56.8 per cent of
the total population or 67.3 per cent of the eligible population). The eligible population
represents those persons who are 12 years and older. (BGIS)

17/07/2022

15/07/2022

COVID-19 UPDATE FOR JULY 14
Barbados recorded 217 new COVID-19 cases, 95 males and 122 females, from
the 721 tests carried out by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory on
Thursday, July 14.
Of the positive cases, 48 persons were under the age of 18, and 169 were 18
years and older.
There were 34 people in isolation facilities, while 1,882 were in home isolation.
As at July 14, there were 479 COVID-19 related deaths.
The public health laboratory has conducted 714,847 tests since February 2020,
and recorded 87,219 COVID-19 cases (39,876 males and 47,343 females).
Under the National Vaccination Programme for COVID-19, the total number of
persons with at least one dose is 162,800 (71.3 per cent of the eligible
population). The total number of fully vaccinated persons is 153,782 (56.7 per cent of
the total population or 67.3 per cent of the eligible population). The eligible population
represents those persons who are 12 years and older. (BGIS)

10/07/2022

COVID-19 UPDATE FOR JULY 9
A total of 129 people, 52 males and 77 females, tested positive for COVID-19 from
the 533 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory on Saturday,
July 9.
The cases comprised 31 persons under the age of 18, and 98 who were 18 years
and older.
There were 50 people in isolation facilities, while 1,784 were in home isolation.
The number of deaths from the viral illness remains at 478.
The public health laboratory has conducted 710,982 tests since February 2020
and recorded 86,010 COVID-19 cases (39,346 males and 46,664 females).
Under the National Vaccination Programme for COVID-19, the total number of
persons with at least one dose is 162,705 (71.2 per cent of the eligible population). The
total number of persons who are fully vaccinated is 153,672 (67,378 males and 86,294
females. This represents 56.7 per cent of the total population or 67.3 per cent of the
eligible population. The eligible population represents those persons who are 12 years
and older. (BGIS))

09/07/2022

COVID-19 UPDATE FOR FRIDAY, JULY 8
Barbados recorded 202 new COVID-19 cases, 94 males and 108 females, on
Friday, July 8, out of 666 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health
Laboratory.
Of that number, there were 53 persons under the age of 18, and 149 persons 18
years and older. There are now 53 people in isolation facilities and 1,589 in home
isolation.
No deaths were recorded, and the number of persons who died from the viral
illness remains at 478.
To date, the public health laboratory has carried out 710,449 tests since
February 2020, and recorded 85,881 cases (39,294 males and 46,587 females) of
COVID-19.
Under the National Vaccination Programme for COVID-19, the total number of
persons with at least one dose is 162,705 (71.2 per cent of the eligible population). The
total number of persons who are fully vaccinated is 153,672 (56.7 per cent of the total
population, or 67.3 per cent of the eligible population). The eligible population
represents those persons who are 12 years and older. (BGIS))

09/07/2022

Residents in the area of Pine Road, St. Michael, and surrounding districts are advised that the National Petroleum Corporation (NPC) will be conducting scheduled maintenance tomorrow, Sunday, July 10, between 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

During this period of maintenance, it is anticipated that natural gas service will be disrupted for approximately three hours.

The NPC apologises for any inconvenience caused to residents in the impacted areas
by the disruption in service during the maintenance, which is necessary to ensure the safety of customers as well as prevent any unplanned outages of service. (NPC)

08/07/2022

COVID-19 VACCINE STATUS REPORT FOR JULY 8
As at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 8, 2022, there were 54 patients in isolation facilities
(four in primary and 50 in secondary isolation).
Of these, 25 patients (46 per cent) were unvaccinated, and 28 (52 per cent) were
fully vaccinated. The unvaccinated comprised two persons in primary and 23 in
secondary isolation. Of those fully vaccinated, two patients were in primary isolation and
26 in secondary.
One person, in secondary isolation, was partially vaccinated for COVID-19.
Primary and secondary isolation for COVID-19 patients in Barbados are units
which accommodate those who are very ill and need close monitoring and treatment, with
primary isolation housing the most severely ill.
Tertiary isolation houses patients who are only mildly ill or not showing illness. It
is important to note that the number of persons in isolation is fluid and changes throughout
the day as persons are admitted and discharged. (BGIS)

08/07/2022

COVID-19 UPDATE FOR JULY 7
There were 191 new COVID-19 cases, 76 males and 115 females, recorded
from the 682 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory on
Thursday, July 7.
The cases consisted of 32 persons under the age of 18, and 159 who were 18
years and older.
The number of people in isolation facilities was 51, while 1,512 were in home
isolation.
As at July 7, there were 478 COVID-19 related deaths.
The public health laboratory has conducted 709,783 tests since February 2020,
and recorded 85,679 COVID-19 cases (39,200 males and 46,479 females).
Under the National Vaccination Programme for COVID-19, the total number of
persons with at least one dose is 162,680 (71.2 per cent of the eligible
population). The total number of fully vaccinated persons is 153,644 (56.7 per cent of
the total population or 67.3 per cent of the eligible population). The eligible population
represents those persons who are 12 years and older. (BGIS)

03/07/2022

COVID-19 UPDATE FOR SATURDAY, JULY 02
Barbados recorded 121 new COVID-19 cases, 60 males and 61 females, from
the 606 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory on Saturday,
July 2.
Of the positive cases, 18 persons were under the age of 18, and 103 were 18
years and older. There were 122 people in isolation facilities, while 1,233 were in home
isolation. No deaths were recorded yesterday, so the number of COVID-19-related
deaths remains at 477.
The public health laboratory has conducted 706,630 tests since February 2020,
and recorded 84,830 COVID-19 cases (38,829 males and 46,001 females).
Under the National Vaccination Programme for COVID-19, the total number of
persons with at least one dose is 162,633 (71.2 per cent of the eligible population).
The total number of fully vaccinated persons is 153,548 (67,322 males and
86,226 females), which represents 56.7 per cent of the total population, or 67.2 per
cent of the eligible population. The eligible population represents those persons who
are 12 years and older. (SFC/BGIS)

03/07/2022

VACCINATION SCHEDULE FOR JULY 4 TO 10

01/07/2022

Members of the public are advised that CARICOM IMPACS will be upgrading the Barbados Online Customs and Immigration Portal today, Friday, July 1, from 6:00 to 11:59 p.m.
During this time, the Barbados Online Customs and Immigration Portal will be unavailable to travellers. At the end of the upgrade, all travellers will see the version of the application (Version 2) that is currently in the User Acceptance Testing portal
https://edonlineform.caricomimpacs.org/brb/.
IMPACS apologises for any inconvenience caused by the outage, which is necessary to safely transition data to the upgraded application.
All stakeholders will continue to be updated via email. (BGIS)

28/06/2022

Statement from the Acting Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw on the early closure of the public service and private sector as a result of the inclement weather.

25/06/2022

COVID-19 UPDATE FOR JUNE 24
A total of 139 people, 98 males and 41 females, tested positive for COVID-19
from the 1,251 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory on
Friday, June 24.
The cases comprised 18 persons under the age of 18, and 121 who were 18
years and older. There were 26 people in isolation facilities, while 1,040 were in home
isolation.
The number of deaths from the viral illness now stands at 473.
The public health laboratory has conducted 701,833 tests since February 2020
and recorded 83,663 COVID-19 cases (38,190 males and 45,473 females).
Under the National Vaccination Programme for COVID-19, the total number of
persons with at least one dose is 162,555 (71.2 per cent of the eligible population).
The total number of persons who are fully vaccinated is 153,429 (56.6 per cent
of the total population or 67.2 per cent of the eligible population). The eligible population
represents those persons who are 12 years and older. (BGIS)

24/06/2022

COVID-19 UPDATE FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 23
Barbados recorded 134 new cases of COVID-19, 54 females and 80 males from the 737 tests carried out on Thursday, June 23, by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory.
The cases consisted of 13 persons under the age of 18, and 121 who were 18 years and older.
There were 27 people in isolation facilities, while 924 were in home isolation.
One person, a 101-year old woman, died yesterday as a result of the viral illness. The number of COVID-19 related deaths recorded up to June 23 is 473.
The public health laboratory has conducted 700,582 tests since February 2020, and recorded 83,524 COVID-19 cases (38,092 males and 45,432 females).
Under the National Vaccination Programme for COVID-19, the total number of persons with at least one dose is 162,521 (71.2 per cent of the eligible population). The total number of fully vaccinated persons is 153,389 (56.6 per cent of the total population or 67.2 per cent of the eligible population). The eligible population represents those persons who are 12 years and older. (BGIS)

18/06/2022

COVID-19 UPDATE FOR JUNE 16
Eighty-seven people, 40 males and 47 females, tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, June 16, from the 436 tests carried out by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory.
The cases comprised 16 persons under the age of 18, and 71 who were 18 years and older.
There were 24 people in isolation facilities, while 1,040 were in home isolation.
As at June 16, there were 471 COVID-19 related deaths.
The public health laboratory has conducted 696,504 tests since February 2020, and recorded 82,730 COVID-19 cases (37,695 males and 45,035 females).
Under the National Vaccination Programme for COVID-19, the total number of persons with at least one dose is 162,526 (71.2 per cent of the eligible population). The total number of fully vaccinated persons is 153,199 (56.5 per cent of the total population or 67.1 per cent of the eligible population). The eligible population represents those persons who are 12 years and older. (BGIS)

12/06/2022

COVID-19 UPDATE FOR JUNE 11
Seventy-two new COVID-19 cases, 29 males and 43 females, were recorded
from the 444 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory on
Saturday, June 11.
Of the positive cases, 17 persons were under the age of 18, and 55 were 18
years and older.
The number of people in isolation facilities was 32, while 1,197 were in home
isolation.
As at June 11, there were 467 COVID-19 related deaths.
The public health laboratory has conducted 693,925 tests since February 2020,
and recorded 82,255 COVID-19 cases (37,503 males and 44,752 females).
Under the National Vaccination Programme for COVID-19, the total number of
persons with at least one dose is 162,574 (71.2 per cent of the eligible
population). The total number of fully vaccinated persons is 153,025 (56.5 per cent of
the total population or 67 per cent of the eligible population). The eligible population
represents those persons who are 12 years and older. (BGIS)

12/06/2022

ANOTHER LIFE LOST TO COVID-19
COVID-19 claimed the life of an 86-year-old man today, Sunday, June 12.
He was unvaccinated and his death brings the number of casualties from the
virus to 468.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Ian Gooding-Edghill, has extended
condolences to his family and friends. (MR/BGIS)

11/06/2022

COVID-19 UPDATE FOR JUNE 10
There were 112 new COVID-19 cases, 56 males and 56 females, recorded on
Friday, June 10, from the 541 tests carried out by the Best-dos Santos Public Health
Laboratory.
The positive cases comprised 25 persons under the age of 18, and 87 who were
18 years and older.
The number of people in isolation facilities was 36, while 1,270 were in home
isolation.
As at June 10, there were 467 deaths from the viral illness.
The public health laboratory has carried out 693,481 tests since February 2020,
and recorded 82,183 COVID-19 cases (37,474 males and 44,709 females).
Under the National Vaccination Programme for COVID-19, the total number of
persons with at least one dose is 162,573 (71.2 per cent of the eligible population). The
total number of persons who are fully vaccinated is 153,022 (56.5 per cent of the total
population or 67.0 per cent of the eligible population). The eligible population represents
those persons who are 12 years and older.

10/06/2022

The public is advised that the overnight shift at the 24-hour Winston Scott Polyclinic, located at Jemmotts Lane, St. Michael, will be impacted by staff shortages over the next few days.
The clinic will be closed from midnight until 8:00 a.m. on Friday, June 10, Sunday, June 12 and Monday, June 13. Additionally, there will be limited service for emergencies only from midnight to 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 11.
The Ministry of Health and Wellness apologises for any inconvenience caused. (BGIS)

10/06/2022

COVID-19 UPDATE FOR JUNE 9
Barbados recorded 142 new COVID-19 cases, 63 males and 79 females, from the 632 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory on Thursday, June 9.
The cases comprised 18 persons under the age of 18, and 124 who were 18 years and older.
There were 35 people in isolation facilities, while 1,329 were in home isolation.
As at June 9, there were 467 COVID-19 related deaths.
The public health laboratory has conducted 692,940 tests since February 2020, and recorded 82,071 COVID-19 cases (37,418 males and 44,653 females).
Under the National Vaccination Programme for COVID-19, the total number of persons with at least one dose is 162,559 (71.2 per cent of the eligible population). The total number of fully vaccinated persons is 153,003 (56.5 per cent of the total population or 67 per cent of the eligible population). The eligible population represents those persons who are 12 years and older. (BGIS)

05/06/2022

COVID-19 UPDATE FOR SATURDAY, JUNE 4
Barbados recorded 108 new COVID-19 cases, 42 males and 66 females, from
the 455 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory on Saturday,
June 4.
Of the positive cases, 25 persons were under the age of 18, and 83 were 18
years and older.
There were 40 people in isolation facilities, while 1,510 were in home isolation.
No deaths were recorded yesterday, so the number of COVID-19 related deaths
remains at 462.
The public health laboratory has conducted 690,034 tests since February 2020,
and recorded 81,427 COVID-19 cases (37,147 males and 44,280 females).
Under the National Vaccination Programme for COVID-19, the total number of
persons with at least one dose is 162,464 (71.1 per cent of the eligible
population). The total number of fully vaccinated persons is 152,912 (67,009 males
and 85,903 females), which represents 56.4 per cent of the total population, or 67 per
cent of the eligible population. The eligible population represents those persons who
are 12 years and older. (SFC/BGIS)

04/06/2022

COVID-19 UPDATE FOR FRIDAY, JUNE 3
There were 145 new COVID-19 cases, 59 males and 86 females, recorded on
Friday, June 3, from the 704 tests carried out by the Best-dos Santos Public Health
Laboratory.
Of the positive cases, 21 persons were under the age of 18, and 124 were 18
years and older. The number of people in isolation facilities was 43, while 1,602 were
in home isolation.
No deaths were recorded, and the number of those who died from the virus
remains at 462.
The public health laboratory has conducted 689,579 tests since February
2020, and recorded 81,319 COVID-19 cases (37,105 males and 44,214 females).
Under the National Vaccination Programme for COVID-19, the total number of
persons with at least one dose is 162,462 (71.1 per cent of the eligible population).
The total number of fully vaccinated persons is 152,909 (56.4 per cent of the
total population or 67.0 per cent of the eligible population). The eligible population
represents those persons who are 12 years and older. (BGIS)

03/06/2022

COVID-19 UPDATE FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 2
A total of 146 new COVID-19 cases (60 males and 86 females) were recorded on Thursday, June 2, from the 588 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory.
The new positives comprised 25 persons who are under the age of 18, and 121 who are 18 years and older. There were 38 people in isolation facilities, and 1,706 in home isolation.
Barbados’ confirmed COVID-19 cases stand at 81,174 (37,046 males and 44,128 females), and the number of deaths is 462.
The public health laboratory has carried out 688,875 tests since February 2020. Under the National Vaccination Programme for COVID-19, the total number of
persons with at least one dose is 162,426 (71.1 per cent of the eligible population).
The total number of fully vaccinated persons is 152,878 (56.4 per cent of the total population) or 66.9 per cent of the eligible population. The eligible population represents those persons who are 12 years and older. (BGIS)

29/05/2022

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COVID-19 UPDATE FOR SATURDAY, MAY 28
Barbados recorded 118 new cases of COVID-19; 58 males and 60 females - on
Saturday, May 28. The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory conducted a total of
554 tests.
Of this number, there were 24 persons under the age of 18, and 94 persons 18-
years and older.
There are now 48 people in isolation facilities and 2, 172 in home isolation. No
deaths were recorded, and the number of those who died from the virus remains at 446.
To date, the public health laboratory has carried out 685, 363 tests since
February 2020, and recorded 80, 324 cases (36, 681 males and 43, 643 females) of
COVID-19.
Under the National Vaccination Programme for the virus, the total number of
persons with at least one dose is 162, 355 (71.1 per cent of the eligible population). The
total number of persons who are fully vaccinated is 152, 767 (56.4 per cent of the total
population, or 66.9 per cent of the eligible population). The eligible population
represents those persons who are 12 years and older. (BGIS)

28/05/2022

COVID-19 UPDATE FOR FRIDAY, MAY 27
A total of 168 people, 65 males and 103 females, tested positive for COVID-19
from the 796 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory on
Friday, May 27.
The cases comprised 32 persons under the age of 18, and 136 who were 18
years and older. There were 52 in isolation facilities, while 2,391 were in home isolation.
An 84-year-old fully vaccinated male and an 83-year-old unvaccinated female died from
the virus on May 27, bringing the number of deaths from the viral illness to 446.
The public health laboratory has conducted 684,811 tests since February 2020,
and recorded 80,206 COVID-19 cases (36,623 males and 43,583 females).
Under the National Vaccination Programme for COVID-19, the total number of persons
with at least one dose is 162,345 (71.1 per cent of the eligible population).
The total number of persons who are fully vaccinated is 152,758 (56.4 per cent
of the total population or 66.9 per cent of the eligible population).
The eligible population represents those persons who are 12 years and
older. (BGIS)

28/05/2022

TWO COVID-19 DEATHS; TOLL NOW 446
COVID-19 has claimed the lives of two more elderly Barbadians.
An 84-year-old male, who was fully vaccinated, and an 83-year-old unvaccinated
female, passed away on Friday, May 27. There are now 446 deaths as a result of the
virus.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Ian Gooding-Edghill, has extended condolences
to the families and friends of the deceased. (JC/BGIS)

22/05/2022

BRA PAYMENT CENTRE AT WARRENS CLOSED TOMORROW
The Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA) has advised that its payment centre at
Warrens Towers II will be closed tomorrow, Monday, May 23. The locations at Bridge
Street Mall, Southern Plaza, and Holetown Public Centre will be open for normal
operations.
Additionally, customers should note that payments for VAT and Income taxes can
be made online in TAMIS; while vehicle registrations, visitors permits and licensing
general services are facilitated through the Authority’s Services Portal
at www.portal.bra.gov.bb, with payments supported through the SurePay network of
locations and online platform. Payments for Land Tax and the renewal of driving licences
can be made online using the EZpay+ portal at www.ezpay.gov.bb.
Any inconvenience caused is regretted. (BRA/BGIS)

21/05/2022

THREE ELDERLY PEOPLE SUCCUMB TO COVID-19
As of May 21, the number of COVID-19 related deaths in Barbados is now 439.
COVID-19 has claimed the lives of three elderly Barbadians. A 71-year-old
female who was fully vaccinated died on May 20.
A 75-year-old female and an 83-year-old male passed away today, Saturday,
May 2. Both were unvaccinated.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Ian Gooding-Edghill, has extended
condolences to the families and friends of the deceased. (BGIS)

21/05/2022

COVID-19 UPDATE FOR FRIDAY, MAY 20
Barbados recorded 284 new COVID-19 cases, 122 males and 162 females,
from the 1,087 tests carried out on Friday, May 20, by the Best-dos Santos Public
Health Laboratory.
The cases consisted of 76 persons under the age of 18, and 208 who were 18
years and older. The were 82 people in isolation facilities, while 4,126 were in home
isolation.
A 71-year-old female who was fully vaccinated died on Friday from the virus.
As at May 20, there were 437 COVID-19 related deaths.
The public health laboratory has conducted 678,801 tests since February 2020,
and recorded 78,732 COVID-19 cases (35,965 males and 42,767 females).
Under the National Vaccination Programme for COVID-19, the total number of
persons with at least one dose is 162,230 (71.0 per cent of the eligible population).
The total number of fully vaccinated persons is 152,590 (56.3 per cent of the
total population or 66.8 per cent of the eligible population). The eligible population
represents those persons who are 12 years and older. (BGIS)

20/05/2022

The public is advised that there will be no midnight shifts at the Winston Scott Polyclinic, Jemmotts Lane, St. Michael, today, Friday, May 20; Saturday, May 21, and Sunday, May 22, due to staff shortages.
The clinic will be closed from midnight until 8:00 a.m. on those three days. The Ministry of Health and Wellness regrets any inconvenience caused by the
temporary closures. (BGIS)

20/05/2022

COVID-19 UPDATE FOR MAY 19
Barbados recorded 310 new COVID-19 cases, 127 males and 183 females, from the 1,118 tests carried out by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory on Thursday, May 19.
The cases comprise 67 persons under the age of 18, and 243 who were 18 years and older.
There were 98 people in isolation facilities, while 4,329 were in home isolation.
A 64-year-old fully vaccinated man succumbed to the virus on Thursday.
As at May 19, there were 436 COVID-19 related deaths.
The public health laboratory has conducted 677,714 tests since February 2020, and recorded 78,448 COVID-19 cases (35,843 males and 42,605 females).
Under the National Vaccination Programme for COVID-19, the total number of persons with at least one dose is 162,196 (71 per cent of the eligible population). The total number of fully vaccinated persons is 152,541 (56.3 per cent of the total population or 66.8 per cent of the eligible population). The eligible population represents those persons who are 12 years and older. (BGIS)

15/05/2022

Vaccination Schedule

15/05/2022

COVID-19 UPDATE FOR SATURDAY, MAY 14
Barbados recorded 310 new COVID-19 cases, 136 males and 174 females, from
the 1,217 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory on
Saturday, May 14.
Of the positive cases, 79 persons were under the age of 18, and 231 were 18
years and older. There were 110 people in isolation facilities, while 4,587 were in home
isolation.
No deaths were recorded yesterday, so the number of COVID-19 related deaths
remains at 433.
The public health laboratory has conducted 670,638 tests since February 2020
and recorded 76,571 COVID-19 cases (35,043 males and 41,528 females).
Under the National Vaccination Programme for COVID-19, the total number of
persons with at least one dose is 162,036 (70.9 per cent of the eligible population).
The total number of fully vaccinated persons is 152,357 (66,771 males and
85,586 females) which represents 56.2 per cent of the total population, or 66.7 per
cent of the eligible population. The eligible population represents those persons who
are 12 years and older. (SFC/BGIS)

14/05/2022

COVID-19 UPDATE FOR MAY 12
There were 407 new COVID-19 cases, 183 males and 224 females, recorded from among the 1,467 tests carried out by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory on Thursday, May 12.
The cases comprised 103 persons under the age of 18, and 304 who were 18 years and older.
The number of people in isolation facilities was 105, while 3,856 were in home isolation.
As at May 12, there were 432 COVID-19 related deaths.
The public health laboratory has conducted 667,921 tests since February 2020, and recorded 75,845 COVID-19 cases (34,740 males and 41,105 females).
Under the National Vaccination Programme for COVID-19, the total number of persons with at least one dose is 161,994 (70.9 per cent of the eligible population). The total number of fully vaccinated persons is 152,324 (56.2 per cent of the total population or 66.7 per cent of the eligible population). The eligible population represents those persons who are 12 years and older. (BGIS)

08/05/2022

Barbados is bringing the exciting motorsport lifestyle and luxurious island holidays together for world’s growing motorsport fanbase.

That was the sentiment of the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) as they launched Barbados’ ‘Motorsport Island’ concept
at Miami Speed Week, May 7-8 in Miami, Florida.

The destination was one of the partners at the highly anticipated Miami Speed Week event, with two dedicated spaces in the VIP and General areas of the Live Broadcast Activation in Bayfront Park, Miami.

Corey Garrett, BTMI Director for the Caribbean and Latin America with responsibility for Sports, commented that “Barbados has long been revered as the destination of choice for motorsport in the Caribbean, boasting the only FIA Grade track in the region. As motorsport followers are
rapidly growing worldwide, we are positioning Barbados to capitalize on this trend by pairing our own motorsport offerings and Barbadian holidays in an attractive, competitive way.”
Patrons in the VIP area also got the opportunity to sample a taste of Barbados with culinary dishes
prepared by local chef Andre Nurse, Sous Chef at the acclaimed The Grille Restaurant and Careenage Bar at Hilton Barbados Resort.