NewsSpeaking Out #BTSpeakingOut – People are still dying of COVID by Barbados Today Traffic 18/09/2022 written by Barbados Today Traffic 18/09/2022 1 min read A+A- Reset A passenger's body temperature is being tested at the gate of entry upon arrival at the Murtala International Airport in Lagos, on March 2, 2020. - Nigeria is monitoring 58 people who had contact with an Italian man infected with the new coronavirus, the health minister said Monday, as officials scrambled to stop the disease spreading. Africa's most populous country on Friday confirmed the first case of the virus in sub-Saharan Africa after the patient was diagnosed in the economic hub Lagos. (Photo by BENSON IBEABUCHI / AFP) (Photo by BENSON IBEABUCHI/AFP via Getty Images) FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 267 Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the author(s) do not represent the official position of Barbados TODAY. by B. Arthur With schools reopening next week and students returning to face-to-face classes, Barbadians must appreciate that there is still a pandemic ongoing. I understand why the authorities wish to bring a degree of normalcy to the lives of Bajans after almost three years of restrictions. But we cannot afford to let our guard down in the haste to free up ourselves. People are still dying. Barbadians are still dying, including the stay-at-home elderly whose younger relatives are bringing home the virus. You Might Be Interested In Crystal Beckles-Holder, 2nd runner up in regional competition Business owners disappointed Police investigate shooting The decision by the Government to give us some ease, especially with the children, is not an invitation to be reckless. B.Arthur is family to a COVID-19 casualty Barbados Today Traffic You may also like Barbados, Commonwealth Secretariat strengthen ties 20/04/2026 ‘Student TV’ planned as national student council elections begin 17/04/2026 Mottley pushes for long-term financing as global crises squeeze small states 15/04/2026
