A boost to COVID-19 fight

The Government of the Argentine Republic donated 10, 000 COVID-19 test kits to the Best-Dos Santos Public Health Laboratory and the Ministry of Health of Barbados.

The donation, intended to boost the fight against the viral illness, is testament to the deep ties between the two countries.

Argentine Ambassador to Barbados Gustavo Martinez Pandiani and Director of the Best-Dos Santos Public Health Laboratory Songee Beckles received the 120 kg cargo at Terminal 2 of the Grantley Adams International Airport.

Ambassador Pandiani said, “I am thrilled to finally receive the donation from the Government of Argentina to Barbados because this virus can be very strong, but the friendship between our two countries is even stronger. Since Barbados is reopening the island to tourism, these tests will be very useful in the recovery of its economy.” (PR)