Local NewsNews COVID-19 death toll now 24 by Barbados Today 15/02/2021 written by Barbados Today Updated by Sandy Deane 15/02/2021 1 min read A+A- Reset Share FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 177  Barbados recorded another COVID-related death on Saturday, bringing the death toll to 24, the Ministry of Health and Wellness has reported in its daily dashboard. Barbados TODAY understands that a health care worker has died. This is yet to be confirmed by health authorities. Meanwhile, there were 207 new cases from 1, 222 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory. With the appropriate reagent now in place, the laboratory is in the process of clearing the backlog created due to the temporary use of manual extraction in the processing of samples. Of the 207 cases, there were 97 males and 110 females. 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 There are 605 active cases and 23 people were discharged on Saturday. Overall, there are 2, 268 COVID-19 cases in Barbados- 1, 265 males and 1, 003 females – and 1, 639 people have recovered The public health lab has conducted 114, 028 tests.   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: Person of interest identified and charged 18/02/2025 Man remanded on firearm and ammunition charges 18/02/2025 Man charged with handling stolen property granted bail 18/02/2025