Two Barbadian women die from COVID-19, death toll moves to 271

Two women, aged 59 and 97, are the most recent persons to succumb to COVID-19.

Both of them died on Monday, January 17, at the Harrison’s Point Isolation Facility. The 59-year-old was unvaccinated, while the 97-year-old was fully vaccinated.

Their deaths bring the death toll from the virus to 271.

Minister of Health and Wellness Lieutenant Colonel The Most Honourable Jeffrey Bostic has extended condolences to their loved ones. (BGIS)