Local News News Barbadian woman, 67, dies from COVID-19 Barbados Today18/05/20210137 views Another Barbadian woman succumbed to COVID-19 on Monday bringing the death toll from the virus to 47. The Ministry of Health and Wellness extends sincere condolences to her family and friends. Health officials remind members of the public that although the positivity rate has been trending downwards, COVID-19 is still very much a threat, especially to certain high-risk groups, such as the elderly and those with non-communicable diseases. Persons are urged to get vaccinated as soon as vaccines become available to protect themselves, their families and communities from the virus. (BGIS)