Authored by: Ministry of Health
Source: Ministry of Health
Date: April 16, 2020

 

The Ministry of Health confirms today that there is one (1) additional confirmed case of COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to fifty-four (54). There have been seven (7) confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Grand Bahama, forty-five (45) confirmed cases in New Providence, one (1) confirmed case in Cat Cay, and one (1) confirmed case on the island of Bimini.

 

The newly confirmed case is Case #54 a ninety-three (93) year old female of New Providence with no history of travel. This case is hospitalized.

 

The Ministry of Health also confirms today the overnight death of Case #31 a fifty year old male resident of New Providence with no history of travel. Investigations are being conducted into the details of this unfortunate death. This increases the death toll to nine (9).
Health officials continue to follow the condition of the other current COVID-19 positive cases.

 

The Ministry of Health wishes to advise that individuals who have been requested to remain home in isolation or quarantine are expected to stay in their homes until the time of isolation or quarantine has ended. Kindly give consideration to having a family member complete shopping errands for essential items. Compliance with this condition is paramount to avoiding the spread of COVID-19 in our communities.






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