The Ministry of Health (MOH) this morning said that another person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has died. The patient was a 80 year old man from Region 4. This is the 36th death from COVID.
The MOH in a statement said that it is in contact with the family and relatives to facilitate contact tracing and rapid assistance to everyone who may have been exposed. No other information was given.
Members of the public are encouraged to observe the COVID-19 EMERGENCY MEASURES #8 published in the Official Gazette on 14 August. 2020 which emphasises the need to practice physical distancing at least 6ft apart, use a facemask correctly and consistently when leaving their homes and practice good hand washing hygiene to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
