Man, 53, succumbs to COVID-19, death toll moves to 63

A 53-year-old man is the island’s 63^rd COVID-19 casualty.  He died at the Accident and Emergency Department of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in the evening on Tuesday, September 21.

His COVID-19 test, which was taken at the department on Tuesday, was returned on Wednesday, September 22, showing a positive result.  He had comorbidities and was unvaccinated.

Minister of Health and Wellness Lieutenant-Colonel Jeffrey Bostic, extends condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. (BGIS)