Local NewsNews Barbados records two new cases of COVID-19 moving total to 79 by Barbados Today 25/04/2020 written by Barbados Today Updated by Desmond Brown 25/04/2020 1 min read A+A- Reset Share FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 195 Barbados has recorded two additional cases of COVID-19, acting Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw announced moments ago. This brings to 79, the total number of positive cases recorded on the island. The two new cases are staff members of the National Assistance Board. This bring to five, the number of employees of the National Assistance Board who have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Cynthia Forde said the five have all been traced to one officer of the NAB who had very close contact with a previously positive patient. Minister Forde said the affected individuals are all in their 60s. Two are senior home-help officers, while three work in the NAB office. More details soon. You Might Be Interested In Crystal Beckles-Holder, 2nd runner up in regional competition GUYANA: Body of child found after gold mine collapses Barbadians asked to help with return tickets for Haitians Barbados Today Stay informed and engaged with our digital news platform. The leading online multimedia news resource in Barbados for news you can trust. You may also like Update: Water issue rectified at Hillaby Turner’s Hall; school reopens on Wednesday 07/01/2025 Grantley Adams students return to school plant for face-to-face classes 07/01/2025 Hillaby Turner’s Hall Primary closes early due to water outage 07/01/2025
