Covid-19 Local News News COVID-19 claims two lives Barbados Today07/05/20220209 views COVID-19 has claimed the lives of two elderly Barbadians. A 71-year-old female who was fully vaccinated and an 83-year-old male who was unvaccinated, passed away this morning, Saturday, May 7. There are now 405 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.