Local News COVID outbreak at nursing home Barbados Today06/10/20210246 views A nursing home Tuesday became an isolation facility as authorities took action in response to a COVID-19 outbreak there. More than a dozen persons have tested positive for the virus at the facility located in the catchment area of the Brandford Taitt Polyclinic in Black Rock, St Michael. A statement issued by authorities said: “After two people there were positive for the viral illness, 25 members of staff and residents were tested, resulting in 17 new positives. All current residents at the facility are fully vaccinated and of the 13 staff members, 10 are fully vaccinated and one has received the first dose.” The statement added that all affected people would be cared for at the facility in keeping with established guidelines for the management of outbreaks at nursing homes. On Monday, Barbados recorded 318 positive cases of the coronavirus. (BT)