COVID-19 Situation Report for Barbados

• April 29th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: Eight New Cases, 15 Recoveries – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 800 – test results for the previous day
  – 85 – active cases in isolation
  – 0 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 8 – new cases for yesterday
  – 6 – male
  – 2 – female
  – 15 – discharged yesterday
  – 153,836 – total test results
  – 3,863 – total cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,989 – male
  – 1,874 – female
  – 44 – deaths in total
  – 3,783- recovered and discharged in total
  – 74,040 – total vaccinated
  – 30,602 – total males vaccinated
  – 43,438 – total females vaccinated
• April 28th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 7 New Cases, 9 Discharged – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 317 – test results for the previous day
  – 96 – active cases in isolation
  – 0 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 7 – new cases for yesterday
  – 4 – male
  – 3 – female
  – 9 – discharged yesterday
  – 152,716 – total test results
  – 3,838 – total cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,968 – male
  – 1,870 – female
  – 44 – deaths in total
  – 3,759 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 73,808 – total vaccinated
  – 30,461 – total males vaccinated
  – 43,347 – total females vaccinated
• April 27th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 3 New Cases, 4 Discharged – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 300 – test results for the previous day
  – 101 – active cases in isolation
  – 0 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 3 – new cases for yesterday
  – 1 – male
  – 2 – female
  – 4 – discharged yesterday
  – 152,399 – total test results
  – 3,831 – total cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,964 – male
  – 1,867 – female
  – 44 – deaths in total
  – 3,750 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 73,677 – total vaccinated
  – 30,412 – total males vaccinated
  – 43,255 – total females vaccinated
• April 26th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 3 New Cases, 11 Discharged – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 296 – test results for the previous day
  – 102 – active cases in isolation
  – 0 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 3 – new cases for yesterday
  – 2 – male
  – 1 – female
  – 11 – discharged yesterday
  – 152,099 – total test results
  – 3,828 – total cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,963 – male
  – 1,865 – female
  – 44 – deaths in total
  – 3,746 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 73,590 – total vaccinated
  – 30,375 – total males vaccinated
  – 43,215 – total females vaccinated
• April 25th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 1 New Case, 9 Recovered – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 321 – test results for the previous day
  – 104 – active cases in isolation
  – 0 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 1 – new cases for yesterday
  – 0 – male
  – 1 – female
  – 9 – discharged yesterday
  – 151,803 – total test results
  – 3,825 – total cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,961 – male
  – 1,864 – female
  – 44 – deaths in total
  – 3,735 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 72,728 – total vaccinated
  – 30,256 – total males vaccinated
  – 42,672 – total females vaccinated
• April 25th, 2021: Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Curfew) (No. 9) Directive, 2021 – The Directive covers the period from April 27 – May 17th and expires
  on Monday 17th May 2021. The Public Health Emergency Extension is up to September 25, 2021.
• April 24th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 4 New Cases, 8 Recovered – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 478 – test results for the previous day
  – 92 – active cases in isolation
  – 0 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 4 – new cases for yesterday
  – 1 – male
  – 3 – female
  – 8 – discharged yesterday
  – 151,482 – total test results
  – 3,824 – total cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,961 – male
  – 1,863 – female
  – 44 – deaths in total
  – 3,726 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 71,881 – total vaccinated
  – 29,737 – total males vaccinated
  – 42,144 – total females vaccinated
• April 24th, 2021: Persons To Be Contacted For Second Dose – The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Immunisation Unit reminds members of the public that they will be contacted via email, text, or telephone to receive an appointment for the second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine.
• April 23rd, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 14 New Cases, Two Recoveries – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 813 – test results for the previous day
  – 86 – active cases in isolation
  – 0 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 14 – new cases for yesterday – 7 male – 7 female
  – 2 – discharged yesterday
  – 151,004 – total test results
  – 3,820 – total cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,960 – are male
  – 1,860 – are female
  – 44 – deaths in total
  – 3,718 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 71,648 – total vaccinated
  – 29,633 – total males vaccinated
  – 42,015 – total females vaccinated
• April 22nd, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 9 New Cases, 12 Discharged – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 365 – test results for the previous day
  – 84 – active cases in isolation
  – 0 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 9 – new cases for yesterday – 4 male – 5 female
  – 12 – discharged yesterday
  – 150,191 – total test results
  – 3,806 – total cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,953 – are male
  – 1,853 – are female
  – 44 – deaths in total
  – 3,716 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 71,350 – total vaccinated
  – 29,471 – total males vaccinated
  – 41,879 – total females vaccinated
• April 22nd, 2021: Overwhelming Response To Online Vaccine Bookings – All appointments for the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ pilot website for booking vaccinations have been filled. The pilot targeted persons 50 years and over, allowing them to make appointments via www.vaccine.gov.bb to receive their first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine on Saturday, April 24, and Sunday, April 25, at specific sites. The response was overwhelming, with the majority of the time slots filled within the first day of the pilot phase, which started on Wednesday, April 21, and was to run until Friday, April 23. The aim was to test the website for wider use going forward. Persons who will receive their first dose this weekend are urged to stick to the times of their appointments. This is in an effort to avoid overcrowding and long wait times.
• April 21st, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 4 New Cases, 12 Discharged – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 403 – test results for the previous day
  – 83 – active cases in isolation
  – 0 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 4 – new cases for yesterday – 0 male – 4 female
  – 12 – discharged yesterday
  – 149,826 – total test results
  – 3,797 – total cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,949 – are male
  – 1,848 – are female
  – 44 – deaths in total
  – 3,704 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 71,134- total vaccinated
  – 29,353 – total males vaccinated
  – 41,781 – total females vaccinated
• April 20th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 9 New Cases, 11 Discharged – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 494 – test results for the previous day
  – 87 – active cases in isolation
  – 0 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 9 – new cases for yesterday – 5 male – 4 female
  – 11 – discharged yesterday
  – 149,423 – total test results
  – 3,793 – total cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,949 – are male
  – 1,844 – are female
  – 44 – deaths in total
  – 3,692 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 70,884- total vaccinated
  – 29,244 – total males vaccinated
  – 41,640 – total females vaccinated
• April 19th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 3 New Cases, 16 Discharged – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 288 – test results for the previous day
  – 86 – active cases in isolation
  – 0 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 3 – new cases for yesterday – 2 male – 1 female
  – 16 – discharged yesterday
  – 148,929 – total test results
  – 3,784 – total cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,944 – are male
  – 1,840 – are female
  – 44 – deaths in total
  – 3,681 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 70,758- total vaccinated
  – 29,186 – total males vaccinated
  – 41,572 – total females vaccinated
• April 18th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 8 New Cases, 9 Recovered – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 365 – test results for the previous day
  – 84 – active cases in isolation
  – 0 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 8 – new cases for yesterday – 6 male – 2 female
  – 9 – discharged yesterday
  – 148,641 – total test results
  – 3,781 – total cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,942 – are male
  – 1,839 – are female
  – 44 – deaths in total
  – 3,665 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 69,490- total vaccinated
  – 28,671 – total males vaccinated
  – 40,819 – total females vaccinated
• April 17th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 8 New Cases, 8 Recovered – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 410 – test results for the previous day
  – 88 – active cases in isolation
  – 0 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 8 – new cases for yesterday – 4 male – 4 female
  – 8 – discharged yesterday
  – 148,276 – total test results
  – 3,773 – total cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,936 – are male
  – 1,837 – are female
  – 44 – deaths in total
  – 3,656 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 68,480- total vaccinated
  – 28,272 – total males vaccinated
  – 40,208 – total females vaccinated
• April 16th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 12 New Cases, 10 Recoveries – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 576 – test results for the previous day
  – 77 – active cases in isolation
  – 0 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 12 – new cases for yesterday – 4 male – 8 female
  – 10 – discharged yesterday
  – 147,866 – total test results
  – 3,765 – total cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,932 – are male
  – 1,833 – are female
  – 44 – deaths in total
  – 3,648 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 66,900- total vaccinated
  – 27,600 – total males vaccinated
  – 39,300 – total females vaccinated
• April 15th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 9 New Cases, 4 Recoveries – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 562 – test results for the previous day
  – 80 – active cases in isolation
  – 0 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 9 – new cases for yesterday – 3 male – 6 female
  – 4 – discharged yesterday
  – 147,290- total test results
  – 3,753 – total cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,928 – are male
  – 1,825 – are female
  – 44 – deaths in total
  – 3,638 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 66,069- total vaccinated
  – 27,239 – total males vaccinated
  – 38,830 – total females vaccinated
• April 14th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 4 New Cases, 11 Recovered – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 153 – test results for the previous day
  – 85 – active cases in isolation
  – 0 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 4 – new cases for yesterday – 2 male – 2 female
  – 11 – discharged yesterday
  – 146,728 – total test results
  – 3,744 – total cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,925 – are male
  – 1,819 – are female
  – 44 – deaths in total
  – 3,634 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 65,873 – total vaccinated
  – 27,137 – total males vaccinated
  – 38,736 – total females vaccinated
• April 13th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 6 New Cases, 10 Recovered – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 220 – test results for the previous day
  – 91 – active cases in isolation
  – 0 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 6 – new cases for yesterday – 6 male – 0 female
  – 10 – discharged yesterday
  – 146,575 – total test results
  – 3,740 – total cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,923 – are male
  – 1,817 – are female
  – 44 – deaths in total
  – 3,623 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 65,873 – total vaccinated
  – 27,137 – total males vaccinated
  – 38,736 – total females vaccinated
• April 12th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 4 New Cases, 6 Recovered – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 220 – test results for the previous day
  – 88 – active cases in isolation
  – 0 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 4 – new cases for yesterday – 2 male – 2  female
  – 6 – discharged yesterday
  – 146,355 – total test results
  – 3,734 – total cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,917 – are male
  – 1,817 – are female
  – 44 – deaths in total
  – 3,613 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 65,873 – total vaccinated
  – 27,137 – total males vaccinated
  – 38,736 – total females vaccinated
• April 11th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 11 New Cases, 20 Recovered – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 321 – test results for the previous day
  – 79 – active cases in isolation
  – 0 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 11 – new cases for yesterday – 0 male – 11  female
  – 20 – discharged yesterday
  – 146,135 – total test results
  – 3,730 – total cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,915 – are male
  – 1,815 – are female
  – 44 – deaths in total
  – 3,607 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 65,873 – total vaccinated
  – 27,137 – total males vaccinated
  – 38,736 – total females vaccinated
• April 10th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 11 New Cases, 8 Recoveries – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 587 – test results for the previous day
  – 100 – active cases in isolation
  – 0 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 11 – new cases for yesterday – 4 male – 7 female
  – 8 – discharged yesterday
  – 145,814 – total test results
  – 3,719 – total cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,915 – are male
  – 1,804 – are female
  – 44 – deaths in total
  – 3,587 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 65,867 – total vaccinated
  – 27,134 – total males vaccinated
  – 38,733 – total females vaccinated
• April 10th, 2021: Gazette Apr 10, 2021. S.I. 2021 No. 30 – Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Curfew) (No. 8) Directive, 2021.
• April 9th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 4 New Cases, 3 Recoveries – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 619 – test results for the previous day
  – 100 – active cases in isolation
  – 0 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 4 – new cases for yesterday – 2 male – 2 female
  – 3 – discharged yesterday
  – 145,227 – total test results
  – 3,708 – total cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,911 – are male
  – 1,797 – are female
  – 44 – deaths in total
  – 3,587 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 64,645 – total vaccinated
  – 26,662 – total males vaccinated
  – 37,983 – total females vaccinated
• April 9th, 2021: COVID-19 School Guidelines Available Online – Guidelines for the Safe Operation of Schools in Barbados – Administration Booklet – The Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training (METVT) has released the administration booklet on the guidelines for the safe operation of schools in Barbados. It was developed by the METVT in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Wellness, the teachers’ unions, the representative bodies for principals, private schools, parents, teachers, and other stakeholders. The booklet seeks to “promote the effective and safe operation of schools as every effort is made to ensure students, teachers and other staff can conduct educational activities in safe and secure environments.” The 30-page booklet covers a wide range of topics, including general rules, the signs, and symptoms of COVID-19, precautionary measures that should be taken by students and school staff. It also covers screening of persons, transportation to and from school, ventilation, mental health, as well as protocols for special needs and nursery schools. Guidelines for Safe Operation of Schools April 2021 – 9 MB.
• April 9th, 2021: COVID-19 Positive Persons Asked To Wait For Vaccine – The Ministry of Health and Wellness has advised that persons with a positive COVID-19 test will be eligible to receive a vaccine three to six months after being affected by the virus.
• April 8th, 2021: Proposed Entry Protocols For Vaccinated Visitors – Prime Minister Mottley gave some idea of the proposed protocols that would be implemented. “I am in a position to announce today that we do have a second protocol for vaccinated persons, and a vaccinated person is defined as that person, who is a two-dose regime, has received both doses plus 14 days, or a one-dose regime, one dose plus 14 days. And as a result, they would now be permitted to come into Barbados with a different set of protocols from those persons who are unvaccinated.” “It still requires that even though you’re vaccinated, that you come to the island with a PCR test that is negative within the last 72 hours, and that upon arrival in the country on the morning after that you will do a PCR test, whether a rapid test or a classic PCR test and that you will have limited movement within the hotel or government facility you’re staying in,” the Prime Minister stated.The Prime Minister disclosed that a five-step process was used to determine the proposed entry protocols for visitors.
• April 8th, 2021: Visitors’ Vaccination Credentials To Be Verified – Government will do whatever is necessary to verify the credentials of vaccinations received by visitors to the island.
• April 8th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 7 New Cases, 11 Recovered – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 453 – test results for the previous day
  – 95 – active cases in isolation
  – 0 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 7 – new cases for yesterday – 0 male – 7 female
  – 11 – discharged yesterday
  – 144,608 – total test results
  – 3,704 – total cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,909 – are male
  – 1,795 – are female
  – 44 – deaths in total
  – 3,576 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 9 – vaccinated yesterday
  – 63,747 – total vaccinated
  – 26,350 – total males vaccinated
  – 37,397 – total females vaccinated
• April 8th, 2021: There will be no curfew on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. However, there will be an 11 pm to 5 am curfew from Thursday to Sunday, April 11th to 26th, 2021. – Mia Mottley – Prime Minister of Barbados.
• April 8th, 2021: COVID-19 Downward Trend A Good Sign For Barbados – Weeks of a downward trend in COVID-19 figures is a positive sign, which the authorities want to see continue as more people get tested and make things better for Barbados.
• April 8th, 2021: More Laboratory Facilities On The Way – Two laboratory facilities will be put in place to assist the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory with COVID-19 testing as Barbados prepares to welcome more visitors to its shores in the coming months. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley made the announcement during a televised press conference at Ilaro Court this evening while reiterating Government’s intention to invest more to strengthen the public lab’s capacity to detect the presence of new COVID-19 variants.
• April 7th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 6 New Cases, 8 Recoveries, 1 Death – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 558 – test results for the previous day
  – 96 – active cases in isolation
  – 1 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 6 – new cases for yesterday – 1 male – 5 female
  – 8 – discharged yesterday
  – 144,155 – total test results
  – 3,697 – total cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,909 – are male
  – 1,788 – are female
  – 44 – deaths in total
  – 3,565 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 0 – vaccinated yesterday
  – 63,738 – total vaccinated
  – 26,344 – total males vaccinated
  – 37,394 – total females vaccinated
• April 6th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 6 New Cases, 20 Recovered – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 271 – test results for the previous day
  – 102 – active cases in isolation
  – 0 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 6 – new cases for yesterday – 3 male – 3 female
  – 20 – discharged yesterday
  – 143,597 – total test results
  – 3,691 – total cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,908 – are male
  – 1,783 – are female
  – 43 – deaths in total
  – 3,557 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 0 – vaccinated yesterday
  – 63,738 – total vaccinated
  – 26,344 – total males vaccinated
  – 37,394 – total females vaccinated
• April 5th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 6 New Cases, 3 Recovered – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 354 – test results for the previous day
  – 109 – active cases in isolation
  – 0 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 6 – new cases for yesterday – 0 male – 6 female
  – 3 – discharged yesterday
  – 143,326 – total test results
  – 3,685 – total cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,905 – are male
  – 1,780 – are female
  – 43 – deaths in total
  – 3,537 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 0 – vaccinated yesterday
  – 63,738 – total vaccinated
  – 26,344 – total males vaccinated
  – 37,394 – total females vaccinated
• April 4th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 11 New Cases, 8 Recoveries – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 433 – test results for the previous day
  – 103 – active cases in isolation
  – 0 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 11 – new cases for yesterday – 3 male – 8 female
  – 8 – discharged yesterday
  – 142,972 – total test results
  – 3,679 – total cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,905 – are male
  – 1,774 – are female
  – 43 – deaths in total
  – 3,534 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 0 – vaccinated yesterday
  – 63,738 – total vaccinated
  – 26,344 – total males vaccinated
  – 37,394 – total females vaccinated
• April 3rd, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 3 New Cases, 20 Recovered, 1 Death – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 346 – test results for the previous day
  – 105 – active cases in isolation
  – 1 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 3 – new cases for yesterday – 0 male – 3 female
  – 20 – discharged yesterday
  – 142,539 – total test results
  – 3,668 – total cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,902 – are male
  – 1,766 – are female
  – 43 – deaths in total
  – 3,526 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 3 – vaccinated yesterday
  – 63,738 – total vaccinated
  – 26,344 – total males vaccinated
  – 37,394 – total females vaccinated
• April 2nd, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 6 New Cases, 12 Recovered – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 664 – test results for the previous day
  – 110 – active cases in isolation
  – 0 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 6 – new cases for yesterday – 4 male – 2 female
  – 12 – discharged yesterday
  – 142,193 – total test results
  – 3,665 – total cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,902 – are male
  – 1,763 – are female
  – 42 – deaths in total
  – 3,518 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 7 – vaccinated yesterday
  – 63,735 – total vaccinated
  – 26,342 – total males vaccinated
  – 37,393 – total females vaccinated
• April 1st, 2021: COVID-19 UPDATE: 7 new cases, 31 recovered – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 655 – test results for the previous day
  – 112 – active cases in isolation
  – 0 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 7 – new cases for yesterday – 3 male – 4 female
  – 31 – discharged yesterday
  – 141,529 – total test results
  – 3,659 – total cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,898 – are male
  – 1,761 – are female
  – 42 – deaths in total
  – 3,506 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 13 – vaccinated yesterday
  – 63,728 – total vaccinated
  – 26,337 – total males vaccinated
  – 37,391 – total females vaccinated

March 2021 Covid-19 Situation Reports for Barbados

• March 31st, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 10 New Cases, 18 Recovered – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 369 – test results for the previous day
  – 134 – active cases in isolation
  – 0 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 10 – new cases for yesterday – 4 male – 6 female
  – 18 – discharged yesterday
  – 140,894 – total test results
  – 3,652 – total cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,895 – are male
  – 1,757 – are female
  – 42 – deaths in total
  – 3,457 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 4 – vaccinated yesterday
  – 63,715 – total vaccinated
  – 26,332 – total males vaccinated
  – 37,383 – total females vaccinated
• March 30th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 8 New Cases, 13 Recovered, 1 Death – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 490 – test results for the previous day
  – 152 – active cases in isolation
  – 1 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 8 – new cases for yesterday – 4 male – 4 female
  – 13 – discharged yesterday
  – 140,505 – total test results
  – 3,642 – total cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,891 – are male
  – 1,751 – are female
  – 42 – deaths in total
  – 3,457 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 11 – vaccinated yesterday
  – 63,711 – total vaccinated
  – 26,330 – total males vaccinated
  – 37,381 – total females vaccinated
• March 29th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: Five New Cases, 22 Recovered – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 240 – test results for the previous day
  – 150 – active cases in isolation
  – 0 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 5 – new cases for yesterday – 3 male – 2 female
  – 22 – discharged yesterday
  – 140,015 – total test results
  – 3,634 – total cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,887 – are male
  – 1,747 – are female
  – 41 – deaths in total
  – 3,444 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 0 – vaccinated yesterday
  – 63,689 – total vaccinated
  – 26,325 – total males vaccinated
  – 37,364 – total females vaccinated
• March 28th, 2021: Restaurants Open During Partial Shutdown –The public is reminded that restaurants will open for business during the five-day partial shutdown, as announced by Attorney General Dale Marshall during a video recorded message to the nation yesterday. Therefore, restaurants will open today, Sunday, March 28; Good Friday, April 2; Easter Sunday, April 4; Easter Bank Holiday, Monday, April 5; and Sunday, April 11, from 7 am to 9 pm. The Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Curfew) (No. 7) Directive, 2021, at paragraph 4 (1) states: “No person, other than a person referred to in paragraph 3, shall leave his residence between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Sunday 28th March, Friday 2nd April, Sunday 4th April, Monday 5th April and Sunday 11th April 2021, except”: and continues at 4 (1) (b) “for the purpose of transacting business with a business or an establishment set out in paragraph 6 or 7.”Paragraph 7, which applies to restaurants, states: “Notwithstanding anything contained in this Directive, food service establishments shall be permitted to open from Monday to Sunday between the hours of 7 am and 9 pm and are permitted to serve any beverage, but alcoholic beverages may only be served with meals.”Restaurant owners and operators catering to dine-in patrons are also reminded that they must be at least six feet of separation between table set-ups within restaurants.In addition, fast food restaurants “shall be open only for drive-through and kerbside pick-up and off-site delivery of meals.”
• March 28th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 20 New Cases, 14 Recovered – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 358 – test results for the previous day
  – 160 – active cases in isolation
  – 0 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 20 – new cases for yesterday – 7 male – 13 female
  – 14 – discharged yesterday
  – 139,775 – total test results
  – 3,629 – total cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,884 – are male
  – 1,745 – are female
  – 41 – deaths in total
  – 3,436 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 0 – vaccinated yesterday
  – 63,689 – total vaccinated
  – 26,325 – total males vaccinated
  – 37,364 – total females vaccinated
• March 27th, 2021: AG Encourages Public To Follow Protocols – Follow the COVID-19 protocols and stop engaging in practices that will allow the disease to spread. Attorney General Dale Marshall made this appeal in a pre-recorded statement today, as he updated the country on the Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Curfew) (No.7) Directive, 2021, which takes effect from March 28 to April 11, 2021. The Attorney General said there were concerns about the upcoming Easter weekend and explained there would be a partial shutdown on Sunday, March 28; Good Friday, April 2; Sunday, April 4; the Easter Bank Holiday on Monday, April 5, and Sunday, April 11. “Now, let me warn you, we are going to be taking the business of enforcement very seriously over the Easter weekend. So, those individuals who are planning on picnics on Easter Sunday, and little mini limes on the beach on Easter Bank Holiday, that is not permitted, and therefore enforcement will be strict. Beaches and parks are open only for swimming and exercise, not for picnics, not for gatherings, not for recreational activity, and therefore we will be out in great numbers with the enforcement team during those periods, and we really want to ask Barbadians to cooperate with us,” he urged.Mr. Marshall encouraged Barbadians to remember the frontline workers, those suffering from COVID-19, and individuals who are struggling at this time and keep them in their prayers.
• March 27th, 2021: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (COVID-19) (CURFEW) (NO. 7) – This Directive may be cited as the Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Curfew) (No. 7) Directive, 2021. A curfew is hereby imposed throughout Barbados from the 28th day of March 2021 to the 11th day of April 2021 between the hours of 9 pm. and 5 am. No person shall leave his residence between 9 pm. and 5 am as specified in paragraph 2, except – click heading above to read more. Please note: the following businesses, establishments, and organizations are not permitted to operate at any time:
  (a) bars;
  (b) cinemas;
  (c) gyms, dance studios, dojos, yoga studios, and like establishments;
  (d) night clubs and discotheques; and
  (e) pleasure craft operations and private boat charters.
• March 27th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: Six New Cases, Three Recoveries – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 450 – test results for the previous day
  – 155 – active cases in isolation
  – 0 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 6 – new cases for yesterday – 1 male – 5 female
  – 3 – discharged yesterday
  – 139,417 – total test results
  – 3,609 – total cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,877 – are male
  – 1,732 – are female
  – 41 – deaths in total
  – 3,422 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 877 – vaccinated yesterday
  – 63,689 – total vaccinated
  – 26,325 – total males vaccinated
  – 37,364 – total females vaccinated
• March 24th, 2021: Workplace Tips To Stop Spread Of COVID-19 – The Health Promotion Unit of the Ministry of Health and Wellness has issued some guidelines/tips for managers in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. The Unit advises that employees who feel sick should stay away from the workplace. Managers are asked to facilitate temperature checks, and hand sanitizing for all persons entering the workplace and ensure that staff can operate at least six feet away from each other. They are also encouraged to:– Hold meetings by video or teleconference when possible;
  – Defer large face-to-face meetings;
  – Hold essential face-to-face meetings in the open air, if possible;
  – Promote good hand hygiene in the workplace;
  – Promote wearing of face masks in the workplace;
  – Promote eating lunch at individual desks or outside, rather than in the lunchroom;
  – Clean and disinfect high touch surfaces regularly and;
  – Consider opening windows for better ventilation, if possible.
• March 24th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 8 New Cases, 11 Recovered – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 441 – test results for the previous day
  – 149 – active cases
  – 0 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 8 – new cases for yesterday – 2 male – 6 female
  – 11 – discharged yesterday
  – 137,567 – total test results
  – 3,582 – total cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,864 – are male
  – 1,718 – are female
  – 40 – deaths in total
  – 3,401 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 945 – vaccinated yesterday
  – 62,765 – total vaccinated
  – 26,065 – total males vaccinated
  – 36,700 – total females vaccinated
• March 23rd, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 15 New Cases, 32 Recoveries – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 401 – test results for the previous day
  – 160 – active cases
  – 0 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 15 – new cases for yesterday – 7 male – 8 female
  – 32 – discharged yesterday
  – 137,126 – total test results
  – 3,574 – total cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,862 – are male
  – 1,712 – are female
  – 40 – deaths in total
  – 3,390 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 9 – vaccinated yesterday
  – 61,781 – total vaccinated
  – 25,751 – total males vaccinated
  – 36,030 – total females vaccinated
• March 22nd, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 8 New Cases, 28 Recovered – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 261 – test results for the previous day
  – 161 – active cases
  – 1 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 8 – new cases for yesterday – 3 male – 5 female
  – 28 – discharged yesterday
  – 136,724- total test results
  – 3,559 – total cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,855 – are male
  – 1,704 – are female
  – 40 – deaths in total
  – 3,358 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 624 – vaccinated yesterday
  – 61,752 – total vaccinated
  – 25,746 – total males vaccinated
  – 36,006 – total females vaccinated
• March 21st, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 18 New Cases, 28 Recovered – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 422 – test results for the previous day
  – 182 – active cases
  – 0 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 18 – new cases for yesterday – 8 male – 10 female
  – 28 – discharged yesterday
  – 136,463- total test results
  – 3,551 – total cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,852 – are male
  – 1,699 – are female
  – 39 – deaths in total
  – 3,330 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 902 – vaccinated yesterday
  – 61,108 – total vaccinated
  – 25,465 – total males vaccinated
  – 35,643 – total females vaccinated
• March 20th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 60,206 Vaccinated, 21 New Cases, 20 Recovered – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 540 – test results for the previous day
  – 192 – active cases
  – 0 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 21 – new cases for yesterday – 10 male – 11 female
  – 20 – discharged yesterday
  – 136,041- total test results
  – 3,533 – total cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,844 – are male
  – 1,689 – are female
  – 39 – deaths in total
  – 3,302 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 2,001 – vaccinated yesterday
  – 60,206 – total vaccinated
  – 25,104 – total males vaccinated
  – 35,102 – total females vaccinated
• March 20th, 2021: UNICEF Study Presents Case For Classroom Return – A strong argument has been presented for the resumption of face-to-face classes in Barbados. This development comes as stakeholders in the education sector continue to discuss the best approach for the reopening of schools, especially as it relates to mitigating the public health risks to students and school staff. There was a consensus among the participants that face-to-face classes were more conducive to learning rather than the virtual setting. Additionally, they also expressed the view that they felt safe returning to the physical classroom, noting that they were generally satisfied with the safety protocols in place.
• March 19th, 2021: Follow Protocols On Reopening Of Schools – Students are strongly being advised when schools reopen to follow the protocols issued by health authorities and the Ministry of Education. The doctors also provided useful tips to the students on what they should do when school reopens. Those tips included the correct way to wear a mask; walking with two to three masks and a bag to place them in when finished, as well as a demonstration on the proper removal and disposal of a mask. Students were also told to only wear a mask for four hours at a time.
• March 19th, 2021: Doctor Explains Why Students Haven’t Been Vaccinated – the COVID-19 vaccine is not being administered to the local student population under the age of 18 because no trials have been conducted on younger people and of the possible side effects to their health. “There are many concerns whenever a vaccine is developed, and we are all aware that we have really developed this vaccine quite quickly, not as quickly and without precedent, as many people make you think…. We do develop a new flu shot every year, and based on a certain kind of technology, there is like a base waiting to be customized, and that’s what happened with the AstraZeneca and the Johnson & Johnson vaccines; they are using the conventional model. What is new is that the other types of vaccines that use a messenger RNA, Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, use slightly different technology, and that certainly was developed out of necessity,” he said.
• March 19th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 20 New Positives, 25 Recoveries – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 480 – test results for the previous day
  – 184* – active cases – the number of active cases for March 17 is now recorded as 189. This total is a result of an audit of the discharges for the month of March.
  – 0 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 20 – new cases for yesterday – 7 male – 13 female
  – 25 – discharged yesterday
  – 135,501- total test results
  – 3,512 – total cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,834 – are male
  – 1,678 – are female
  – 39 – deaths in total
  – 3,282* – recovered and discharged in total
  – 2,189 – vaccinated yesterday
  – 58,214 – total vaccinated
  – 24,297 – total males vaccinated
  – 33,917 – total females vaccinated
• March 19th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 21 New Cases, 23 Recovered – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 573 – test results for the previous day
  – 189* – active cases – the number of active cases for March 17 is now recorded as 189. This total is a result of an audit of the discharges for the month of March.
  – 0 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 21 – new cases for yesterday – 4 male – 17 female
  – 23 – discharged yesterday
  – 135,021- total test results
  – 3,492 – total cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,827 – are male
  – 1,665 – are female
  – 39 – deaths in total
  – 3,264* – recovered and discharged in total
  – 2,021 – vaccinated yesterday
  – 56,018 – total vaccinated
  – 23,413 – total males vaccinated
  – 32,605 – total females vaccinated
• March 18th, 2021: Restaurants To Open This Sunday, March 21 – the Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Curfew) (No. 6) Directive, at No. 6 states: “On Sunday the 21st day of March 2021, only the following nonessential services shall be permitted to open in the manner specified,” and at 6(f) it continues: “hotels, villas, and other rental accommodation, for the entire day, including restaurants.”The Directive also states that restaurants are permitted to open “for regular service from Monday to Sunday, between the hours of 7 am and 9 pm and may only serve alcoholic beverages with meals”.However, restaurant owners must ensure that there are six feet of separation between tables and set-ups. Fast food restaurants shall open only for drive-through, kerbside pickup, and off-site delivery of meals.
• March 18th, 2021: No Shortage Of Second Doses Of COVID-19 Vaccine – Barbadians have been assured that there are enough second doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine available to inoculate everyone who already received their first dose. The rollout for the administration of the second dose of the vaccine is expected to start from April 17, 2021. Based on scientific information, the second dose is best given 10 to 12 weeks after the first to achieve greater efficacy.
• March 17th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 16 New Cases, 39 Recoveries, 1 Death – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 418 – test results for the previous day
  – 147 – active cases
  – 0 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 13 – new cases for yesterday – 4 male – 9 female
  – 31 – discharged yesterday
  – 134,448- total test results
  – 3,471 – total cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,823 – are male
  – 1,648 – are female
  – 39 – deaths in total
  – 3,285 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 1,493 – vaccinated yesterday
  – 54,631 – total vaccinated
  – 22,870 – total males vaccinated
  – 31,761 – total females vaccinated
• March 16th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 16 New Cases, 39 Recoveries, 1 Death – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 358 – test results for the previous day
  – 165 – active cases
  – 1 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 16 – new cases for yesterday – 11 Male – 5 Female
  – 39 – discharged yesterday
  – 134,030- Total Test Results
  – 3,458 – Total Cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,819 – are male
  – 1,639 – are female
  – 39 – deaths in total
  – 3,254 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 815 – vaccinated yesterday
  – 53,129 – total vaccinated
  – 22,268 – total males vaccinated
  – 30,861 – total females vaccinated
• March 15th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 21 New Cases, 41 Recovered, 1 Death – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 237 – test results for the previous day
  – 189 – active cases
  – 1 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 21 – new cases for yesterday – 11 Male – 10 Female
  – 41 – discharged yesterday
  – 133,672- Total Test Results
  – 3,442 – Total Cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,808 – are male
  – 1,634 – are female
  – 38 – deaths in total
  – 3,215 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 593 – vaccinated yesterday
  – 52,290 – total vaccinated
  – 21,929 – total males vaccinated
  – 30,361 – total females vaccinated
• March 14th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 17 New Cases, 27 Recovered – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 374 – test results for the previous day
  – 210 – active cases
  – 0 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 17 – new cases for yesterday – 8 Male – 9 Female
  – 27 – discharged yesterday
  – 133,435- Total Test Results
  – 3,421 – Total Cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,797 – are male
  – 1,624 – are female
  – 37 – deaths in total
  – 3,174 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 558 – vaccinated yesterday
  – 51,595 – total vaccinated
  – 21,685 – total males vaccinated
  – 29,910 – total females vaccinated
• March 14th, 2021: Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Curfew) (No.6) Directive, 2021. These directives cover the period from March 15 – 27th. – A curfew is hereby imposed throughout Barbados from the 15th day of March 2021 to the 27th day of March 2021 between the hours of 9 pm – and 6 am. No person shall leave his residence between 9 pm and 6 am as specified in paragraph 2, except…click the link to view and download the Emergency Management (COVID-19) Curfew.
• March 13th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 13 New Cases, 41 Recovered – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 457 – test results for the previous day
  – 220 – active cases
  – 0 – deaths yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 13 – new cases for yesterday – 7 Male – 6 Female
  – 41 – discharged yesterday
  – 133,061- Total Test Results
  – 3,404 – Total Cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,789 – are male
  – 1,615 – are female
  – 37 – deaths in total
  – 3,147 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 221 – vaccinated yesterday
  – 50,980 – total vaccinated
  – 21,448 – total males vaccinated
  – 29,532 – total females vaccinated
• March 12th, 2021: COVID-19 Vaccine Benefits Outweigh The Risks – No deaths have been found to be linked to COVID-19 vaccines. This assertion has come from Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) and World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries, Dr. Yitades Gebre, who said that the WHO is carefully assessing a report out of Europe that persons developed blood clots after being administered the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine.
• March 12th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 19 New Cases, 46 Recovered – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 496 – test results for the previous day
  – 248 – active cases
  – 0 – deaths yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 19 – new cases for yesterday – 10 Male – 9 Female
  – 46 – discharged yesterday
  – 132,604- Total Test Results
  – 3,391 – Total Cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,782 – are male
  – 1,609 – are female
  – 37 – deaths in total
  – 3,106 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 345 – vaccinated yesterday
  – 50,703 – total vaccinated
  – 21,323 – total males vaccinated
  – 29,380 – total females vaccinated
• March 11th, 2021: Residents In Three Communities To Receive Vaccinations – Residents in a community, which recorded a number of COVID-19 cases, have already received their vaccinations, and those in three other communities will get theirs soon. Ms. Mottley said the first tranche of 33,600 COVAX vaccines would arrive on the island within the next few weeks, hopefully before the end of April. She added that Barbados received 5,000 vaccines today from Guyana, so officials could continue the national program. 50, 621 Barbadians have been vaccinated as part of the National COVID-19 Vaccination Programme, as of 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 11, 2021.
• March 11th, 2021: Prime Minister Urges Compliance As Sectors Reopen – As Barbados prepares for the reopening of commercial and retail sectors from Monday, March 15, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley is calling on residents and companies to ensure that they comply with all COVID-19 protocols. During an address to the nation this evening, the Prime Minister appealed to everyone to follow the protocols in place for their protection against COVID-19 and urged companies to ensure that they had effective monitoring systems and compliance officers within their operations. “I appeal to persons to please, please, please, follow the protocols. I am also appealing to companies and the sectors, especially companies that have more than 25 persons on staff that they need to put in place compliance officers, because you really need somebody who comes to work every day, just to walk around and to make sure that people are complying,” she said.
• March 11th, 2021: Further Discussion Needed On Reopening Of Schools – Come Monday, March 15, daycare facilities and day nurseries will reopen their doors, but further discussion is still needed for the reopening of schools.
• March 11th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 19 new cases, 58 recoveries – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 746 – test results for the previous day
  – 275 – active cases
  – 0 – deaths yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 19 – new cases for yesterday – 7 Male – 12 Female
  – 58 – discharged yesterday
  – 132,108- Total Test Results
  – 3,372 – Total Cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,772 – are male
  – 1,600 – are female
  – 37 – deaths in total
  – 3,060 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 380 – vaccinated yesterday
  – 50,263 – total vaccinated
  – 21,127 – total males vaccinated
  – 29,136 – total females vaccinated
• March 10th, 2021: COVID-19 UPDATE: 20 new cases, 87 recoveries – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 402 – test results for the previous day
  – 314 – active cases
  – 0 – deaths yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 20 – new cases for yesterday – 15 Male – 15 Female
  – 87 – discharged yesterday
  – 131,362- Total Test Results
  – 3,353 – Total Cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,765 – are male
  – 1,588 – are female
  – 37 – deaths in total
  – 3,002 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 150 – vaccinated yesterday
  – 49,757 – total vaccinated
  – 20,916 – total males vaccinated
  – 28,814- total females vaccinated
• March 9th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 30 New Cases, 68 Recoveries – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 591 – test results for the previous day
  – 381 – active cases
  – 0 – deaths yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 30 – new cases for yesterday – 15 Male – 15 Female
  – 68 – discharged yesterday
  – 130,960 – Total Test Results
  – 3,333 – Total Cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,757 – are male
  – 1,576 – are female
  – 37 – deaths in total
  – 2,915 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 50 – vaccinated yesterday
  – 49,393 – total vaccinated
  – 20,761 – total males vaccinated
  – 28,632- total females vaccinated
• March 8th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 18 new positive cases, 32 recoveries – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 305 – test results for the previous day
  – 419 – active cases
  – 0 – deaths yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 18 – new cases for yesterday – 7 Male – 11 Female
  – 32 – discharged yesterday
  – 130,369 – Total Test Results
  – 3,303 – Total Cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,742 – are male
  – 1,561 – are female
  – 37 – deaths in total
  – 2,847 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 411 – vaccinated yesterday
  – 49,317 – total vaccinated
  – 20,729 – total males vaccinated
  – 28,588- total females vaccinated
• March 7th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 21 New Cases, 61 Recoveries – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 475 – test results for the previous day
  – 433 – active cases
  – 0 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 21 – new cases for yesterday – 11 Male – 10 Female
  – 61- discharged yesterday
  – 130,064 – Total Test Results
  – 3,285 – Total Cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,735 – are male
  – 1,550 – are female
  – 37 – deaths in total
  – 2,815 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 393 – vaccinated yesterday
  – 48,886 – total vaccinated
  – 20,549 – total Males Vaccinated
  – 28,337- total Females Vaccinated
• March 6th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 47 New Cases, 64 Recovered – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 710 – test results for the previous day
  – 473 – active cases
  – 0 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 47 – new cases for yesterday – 23 Male – 24 Female
  – 64- discharged yesterday
  – 129,589 – Total Test Results
  – 3,264 – Total Cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,724 – are male
  – 1,540 – are female
  – 37 – deaths in total
  – 2,754 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 1,940 – vaccinated yesterday
  – 48,480- total vaccinated
  – 20,425 – total Males Vaccinated
  – 28,055- total Females Vaccinated
• March 5th, 2021: COVID-19 Contact Information At A Glance – CURFEW PASSESAGRICULTUREFarmers who need to operate during the curfew period, from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., must apply for the Emergency Pass by visiting www.gov.bb, downloading and completing the form, and emailing emergency.pass@barbados.gov.bb. Farmers who are registered with the Barbados Agricultural Society (BAS) and need to operate during the curfew period should apply for the Emergency Pass through the BAS. They can email bdosagriculturalsociety@caribsurf.com for further information. Complete the form and submit it to emergency.pass@barbados.gov.bb. Learn more about passes for farmers.GENERALApply at www.gov.bb and submit applications to emergency.pass@barbados.gov.bb.CAREGIVERSApply at www.gov.bb and submit applications to caregiver@barbados.gov.bb – Learn more about the caregiver passes.
• SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE Small and micro-business owners may apply online for the government’s financial assistance during the “national pause”.The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, in the Ministry of Energy, Small Business and Entrepreneurship, has created an online form, which may be accessed by clicking https://barbados.seamlessdocs.com/f/smallbusinesssupport.
• CARE PACKAGES Persons from vulnerable households may call +1 (246) 536-2273 or 536-CARE – Learn more about care packages.B. DEDICATED PROGRAMMESCOVID-19 MONITORING UNIT: +1 (246) 536- 3865 or covid19.monitoringunit@barbados.gov.bb.ONLINE EDUCATION – G-suite information (online classrooms) – call the Ministry’s help desk at +1 (246) 535-0798.
• BARBADOS REVENUE AUTHORITY: +1 (246) 535-3829 or bramail@bra.gov.bb
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  COVID-19 HOTLINE: +1 (246) 536-4500 or covid19hotline@barbados.gov.bbII AGENCIESNATIONAL INSURANCE SCHEME (NIS): +1 (246) 467-4647, 431-7400 EXT. 2301 – email: customer.service@bginis.gov.bb or visit the National Insurance Scheme’s COVID-19 information web page – Read more on how the NIS is ensuring the timely processing of claims here.BARBADOS REVENUE AUTHORITY (BRA): https://bra.gov.bb/Pay/ – Read more about the BRA’s online platform.BARBADOS PORT INC.: https://barbadosport.com/*Please note, contact information may be subject to change (information as of March 8th, 2021).

• March 5th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 31 New Cases, 39 Recovered – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 588 – test results for the previous day
  – 490 – active cases
  – 0 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 31 – new cases for yesterday – 23 Male – 24 Female
  – 39- discharged yesterday
  – 128,879 – Total Test Results
  – 3,217 – Total Cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,701 – are male
  – 1,516 – are female
  – 37 – deaths in total
  – 2,690 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 1,456 – vaccinated yesterday
  – 46,442 – total vaccinated
  – 19,593 – total Males Vaccinated
  – 26,849 – total Females Vaccinated
• March 5th, 2021: Statement On Second Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccine – The Ministry of Health and Wellness is informing all Barbadians and permanent residents who received their first dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine that the second dose or booster will be due in 10 to 12 weeks (from the date of the first injection). This is based on new, scientific information from AstraZeneca indicating the efficacy of the vaccine is significantly increased if there is a longer period between the first and second dose. Therefore, the Ministry of Health and Wellness will be implementing the booster dose from April 26th, 2021.
• March 4th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 23 New Cases, 45 Recoveries – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 720 – test results for the previous day
  – 498 – active cases
  – 0 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 23 – new cases for yesterday – 7 Male – 16 Female
  – 45- discharged yesterday
  – 128,291 – Total Test Results
  – 3,186 – Total Cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,682 – are male
  – 1,504 – are female
  – 37 – deaths in total
  – 2,443 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 1,609 – vaccinated yesterday
  – 44,859 – total vaccinated
  – 18,939 – total Males Vaccinated
  – 25,920 – total Females Vaccinated
• March 3rd, 2021: NIS Chairman Provides Unemployment Claims Update – To date, the National Insurance Office has received over 50,000 unemployment claims since March 2020. “We at the National Insurance have paid in unemployment benefits to date, over BDS$155 million in claims. We have had approximately 50,000 unemployment claims. Of course, the individual unemployment claims are about 38,000 persons, of which about regrettably 4,000 of those did not qualify, so that there were about 34,000 persons who have benefited from the Unemployment Fund,” the Chairman stated.
• March 3rd, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 23 New Cases, 54 Recovered, 1 Death – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 742- test results for the previous day
  – 520 – active cases
  – 1 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 23 – new cases for yesterday – 8 Male – 15 Female
  – 54- discharged yesterday
  – 127,571 – Total Test Results
  – 3,163 – Total Cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,675 – are male
  – 1,488 – are female
  – 37 – deaths in total
  – 2,606 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 2,097 – vaccinated yesterday
  – 43,235 – total vaccinated
  – 18,316 – total Males Vaccinated
  – 24,919 – total Females Vaccinated
• March 3rd, 2021: No Restricted Working Hours For Medical Practitioners – The Ministry of Health and Wellness has advised all medical and dental practitioners and veterinarians that on guidance from the Attorney General, they are exempted from the restriction on working hours as outlined in the Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Curfew) (No. 5) Directive, 2021. The Directive states that they can only work Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. However, these professionals are informed that as essential workers, they are entitled to work at any time as needed during the curfew.
• March 2nd, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 25 New Cases, 109 Recovered – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 715- test results for the previous day
  – 552 – active cases
  – 0 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 25 – new cases for yesterday – 11 Male – 14 Female
  – 109 – discharged yesterday
  – 126,829 – Total Test Results
  – 3,140 – Total Cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,667 – are male
  – 1,473 – are female
  – 36 – deaths in total
  – 2,552 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 2,455 – vaccinated yesterday
  – 41,125 – total vaccinated
  – 17,422 – total Males Vaccinated
  – 23,703 – total Females Vaccinated
• March 2nd, 2021: No Country Safe Unless All Are Protected From COVID-19 – Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has again underscored the need for all countries to have access to COVID-19 vaccines to protect their citizens. While addressing the virtual opening of the GCF (Green Climate Fund) Transformational Climate Financing for the Caribbean Region event on Monday, Ms. Mottley said no country is safe unless every country is protected.
• March 2nd, 2021: Ministry Going Into High-Risk Communities – Health authorities have identified 11 COVID-19 hot spots in communities across Barbados. This disclosure came from Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Kenneth George, during a press briefing and update last evening on the Ministry’s contact tracing strategies to curb the spread of the viral illness.
• March 2nd, 2021: Family Members Urged To Keep Infection Out Of Homes – Families are being urged to create an “entry ritual” requiring all those entering their homes to sanitize their hands and keep infection out of homes. This call is coming from Senior Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Leslie Rollock, who indicated that it was no surprise that the bulk of COVID-19 infections in Barbados were occurring in “families and communities where there is close mixing”.
• March 1st, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 47 New Cases, 36 Recoveries, 3 Deaths – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 421 – test results for the previous day
  – 636 – active cases
  – 3 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 36 – discharged yesterday
  – 47 – new cases for yesterday – 23 Male – 23 Female
  – 74 – discharged
  – 1,730 – vaccinated yesterday
  – 126,114 – Total Test Results
  – 3,115 – Total Cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,656 – are male
  – 1,459 – are female
  – 36 – deaths in total
  – 2,443 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 38,615 – total vaccinated
  – 16,447 – total Males Vaccinated
  – 22,168 – total Females Vaccinated

February 2021 Covid-19 Situation Reports for Barbados

• February 28th, 2021: Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Curfew) (No. 5) Directive, 2021 – Click the link to download the most recent directives, Emergency Management (Covid-19) (Curfew) (No. 5) Directive, 2021. These directives cover the period from March 1 – 14th, 2021.
• February 26th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 44 New Cases, 74 Discharged – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 795 – test results for the previous day
  – 661 – active cases
  – 0 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 99 – discharged yesterday
  – 44 – new cases for yesterday – 17 Male – 27 Female
  – 74 – discharged
  – 4,326 – vaccinated yesterday
  – 125,187 – Total Test Results
  – 3,038 – Total Cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,621 – are male
  – 1,417 – are female
  – 33 – deaths in total
  – 2,344 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 33,633 – total vaccinated
  – 14,482 – total Males Vaccinated
  – 19,151 – total Females Vaccinated
• February 26th, 2021: Caution Urged Amidst Positivity Rate Trending Downward – A decreasing positivity rate since the middle of this month is a good sign, but health authorities want Barbadians to remain cautious in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. A gradual rising positivity rate began from the beginning of the year and it peaked around February 14 and 15th. Since then, there’s been a decreasing positivity rate, which is a good sign. And that’s a trend that we want to keep up. Dr. Best noted that there were other indices to pay attention to, such as the total number of cases. “We do look at what we call the rolling average, [the] seven-day rolling average. And that gives us a sense as to what is happening; where this epidemic is going. And when we do that, we also see that the overall trends are speaking to the epidemic easing up,” he explained. However, he cautioned against complacency and reminded Barbadians they still needed to continue to adhere to the measures; pay attention to hand hygiene; wear face masks at all times, and remember physical distancing. “So, all of those will contribute to a declining infection rate of COVID-19 in Barbados, but we all as individuals have a role to play in order to beat this COVID-19 epidemic,” he said.
• February 26th, 2021: Update On Sporting Activity And Support To Some Businesses – With the phased reopening of the island set to begin on March 1, persons will have to wait a bit to engage in some activities, such as sports. According to Attorney General Dale Marshall, all sporting activities will remain prohibited under the new COVID-19 Directive, which will come into effect on Monday. In her address to the nation on Thursday night, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley had stated that outdoor contact sports would not be permitted. However, the Attorney General said Prime Minister Mottley had since “felt it best to go with a total prohibition of sporting activity in the coming days”. “Last night, when the Prime Minister spoke [she] did make reference to contact sports and [that it] would not be allowed. Let me make it clear, as we prepare our directive, at every step of the way, we reflect, consider and reconsider. Therefore, in relation to sports, the Prime Minister had further consultations this morning, and while we do understand there are some sports that are not “contact sports” at all, [for example] golf, taking all things into account, the decision has been taken that at this point in time we will permit no sporting activity,” the Attorney General explained. Mr. Marshall also disclosed that Government would continue to provide financial support to those small and micro businesses, which would have to remain closed given the nature of their operations, and the current public health situation.
• February 26th, 2021: COVID-19 Monitoring Unit To Be Out In Full Force – Attorney General Dale Marshall is warning business owners to keep their establishments closed this weekend as the COVID-19 Monitoring Unit will be “out in full force” and will shut them down. Speaking during a COVID-19 press conference this evening, he reiterated that the current directive ends on Sunday, February 28, and the measures announced by Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley would take effect from Monday, March 1, and be in place until Sunday, March 14. Shops, supermarkets, and all those things will not be allowed to open over the weekend. This is the continuation of the directive that we are operating from – Directive No. 4. He also informed that there was no National Stay at Home Weekend as was the case last week, and reminded the public that Directive No. 4 states that unless persons are leaving home for the purposes outlined, such as going to the gas station, going to the beach in the morning or to purchase bread, they are required to stay at home. He said that come Monday, March 1, appliance stores for the sale, delivery, and installation of appliances, and automotive stores workshops, for vehicle repair servicing, the sale of spare parts of motor vehicles, motorcycles, and bicycles would resume operations between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.Additionally, construction projects, hardware stores, companies providing architectural, engineering, and quantity surveying services will resume operations. Also cleared to resume operations are courier services, landscapers, gardeners, maids and nannies and other household staff, and professional service entities, such as lawyers, accountants, actuaries. Regarding gas stations, the Attorney General said they would operate on a hybrid arrangement, where from Monday to Saturday, gas stations will resume full service. On Sunday, they will only open for the sale of motor vehicle products, gasoline, diesel, bottled gas, top-ups, and pharmaceuticals. The Attorney General added that public and fish markets would reopen; fishing will be permitted, and restaurants would reopen for curbside pick-up, drive-through, and offsite delivery of meals. Mr. Marshall reiterated that bars would remain closed while village shops, minimarts, and rum shops would be opened. However, rum shop patrons would not be allowed to sit and play dominoes or cards, or consume items, but must collect their items and go.He said tradesmen would work as needed and computer and electronics stores would reopen from Monday. Supermarkets will open from Monday to Saturday and bread depots and bakeries will continue operations as outlined in the current directive. Mr. Marshall said there would be no vending on the shoulders of the ABC Highway with the exception of coconut vendors, while off-road vending of vegetables in communities would continue. He reminded Barbadians that over the next two weeks, the COVID-19 Unit, with enhanced numbers, would be monitoring how Barbadians behaved and respected the protocols as this hinged on the next steps in the country’s fight against COVID-19.
• February 26th, 2021: Business Owners Liable For Customers Following Protocols – Business owners are responsible for their customers following the COVID-19 protocols while on the inside and outside of their premises. “People who are operating bread vans have a legal obligation to make sure that their customers line up and follow the COVID protocols. Sometimes because we are not operating in a building with four walls and so on, doesn’t mean that you are relieved of that obligation, so bread vans, just like bread depots, will be allowed to operate, but in the event that the individuals are not following the protocols, we will shut them down regrettably in exactly the same way as we’ve shut down businesses,” Mr. Marshall explained.
• February 26th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 45 New Cases, 99 Recoveries, 1 Death – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 922 – test results for the previous day
  – 691 – active cases
  – 99 – discharged yesterday
  – 1 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 45 – new cases for yesterday – 24 Male – 21 Female
  – 6% – Positivity Rate for yesterday
  – 3,692 – Vaccinated yesterday
  – 124,392 – Total Test Results
  – 2,994 – Total Cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,604 – are male
  – 1,390 – are female
  – 33 – deaths in total
  – 2,270 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 29,283 – total Vaccinated
  – 12,687 – total Males Vaccinated
  – 16,596 – total Females Vaccinated
• February 26th, 2021: Drug Service Survey On Vaccine Side Effects – The Barbados Drug Service (BDS) is requesting persons who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 to report any suspected side effects by participating in a survey.
• February 26th, 2021: Phased Reopening From Monday, March 1 -There will be a phased reopening of Barbados from Monday, March 1. In an address to the nation on Thursday night, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley said the gradual reopening was the method Government had been advised to take. “We are reopening slowly because we want to manage the situation…. Even with this reopening, we must act responsibly; … continue the protocols of mask-wearing, …washing hands with soap and water or using the hand sanitizer; continue to keep distance where you can,” Ms. Mottley told citizens. The Prime Minister outlined those businesses reopening from March 1 as: click to read more.
• February 25th, 2021: Prime Minister: Youth Are Not Immune To COVID-19 – Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has once again warned young Barbadians that they are not immune or impervious to COVID-19, as one of their peers is currently hooked up to a ventilator at one of the isolation facilities. Speaking during an update on the COVID-19 situation tonight, Ms. Mottley reminded young people that they were far from invincible when it came to the coronavirus. “We have a young person who has been intubated (on a ventilator). And I want to say this because too many young Barbadians feel that they are immune from being able to catch COVID, and far from that, they are very much vulnerable and very much needed to participate in the effort to heed all the protocols.” “So, when your mother or your grandmother, your father, your uncle, your aunt ask you to be considerate and ask you to stay in; ask you to wear the mask; ask you to do certain things, I beg you to cooperate because you’re not only helping them, you may well be helping yourself,” she urged.
• February 25th, 2021: Demand Growing For COVID-19 Vaccine In Barbados – Just over 29,000 persons across Barbados have received the COVID-19 vaccine to date, about 14 percent of the island’s population. And, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has commended the increasing number of persons who wish to receive the vaccine, noting that such interest was critical to the full reopening of the country’s economy. At the same time, Ms. Mottley said there were “a number of irons in the fire” to secure vaccines for Barbados. And, she indicated, once they arrived as scheduled, all persons “wanting” to be vaccinated would be given the opportunity to do so before the beginning of May.
• February 25th, 2021: Fund To Be Set Up To Purchase Vaccines – A National Vaccine Fund will be launched “very shortly” to secure the next batch of COVID-19 vaccines, says Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley. While the first 100,000 doses were a gift from the Government of India, Ms. Mottley said the next shipment would come at a cost, though she did not go into details. She pointed out that because the first set of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines was free, it would have been unethical to charge persons to be vaccinated. However, she noted that Government would be appealing to people at the individual and corporate levels to help ease the “stress” that it was under, by contributing to the fund when it is established.
• February 25th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 42 New Positives, 79 Recoveries – Since March 2020, the totals are:
  – 829 – test results for the previous day
  – 746 – active cases
  – 79 – discharged yesterday
  – 0 – death yesterday related to COVID-19
  – 42 – new cases for yesterday – 18 Male – 24 Female
  – 3,501 – Vaccinated yesterday
  – 123,470 – Total Test Results
  – 2,949 – Total Cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,580 – are male
  – 1,369 – are female
  – 32 – deaths in total
  – 2,171 – recovered and discharged in total
  – 25,578 – total Vaccinated
  – 11,155 – total Males Vaccinated
  – 14,423 – total Females Vaccinated
• February 21st, 2021: Barbados rolls out its drive-thru vaccination center without hitches – Another first for Barbados with its vaccinations at the Globe Drive-in location being done like a drive-thru system.
• February 21st, 2021: Dodds Prison Back To Full Capacity – There are no active cases of COVID-19 at Her Majesty Prisons Dodds, St. Philip, as of yesterday, Friday, February 19. The prison is back to full operational capacity and being handled completely in-house, with available manpower resources.
• February 20th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 30 New Cases, 51 Recoveries, 1 Death – Since March 2020, this brings the totals for the period February 16th, 2021:
  – 770 active cases
  – 120,055 – Total Test Results
  – 2,715 – Total Cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,472 are male
  – 1,243 are female
  – 31 deaths
  – 1,914 recovered and discharged
  – 14,411 – Total Vaccinated
  – 6,390 – Total Males Vaccinated
  – 8,021 – Total Females Vaccinated
• February 19th, 2021: Wait Your Turn For COVID-19 Vaccination – “Wait for a call telling you it’s your turn and giving you an appointment.” That is the appeal being made by the National Vaccination Committee, which will continue its vaccination program this weekend February 20 and 21, during the national shutdown. Vaccinations will be made available only to people who have been given appointments. No walk-ins will be accommodated. The Committee has taken this position because of the number of people overwhelming polyclinics and vaccination centers and creating long lines over the 5 days. As a result, people with NCDs and senior citizens have had to wait in line for hours because of the large number of walk-ins turning up at polyclinics across the island.
• February 19th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 30 New Cases, 51 Recoveries, 1 Death – Since March 2020, this brings the totals for the period February 16th, 2021:
  – 702 active cases
  – 119,338 – Total Test Results
  – 2,677 – Total Cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,449 are male
  – 1,228 are female
  – 30 deaths
  – 1,858 recovered and discharged
  – 11,494 – Total Vaccinated
  – 5,210 – Total Males Vaccinated
  – 6,284 – Total Females Vaccinated
• February 18th, 2021: Stay Home Unless Doing Legitimate Business – A new COVID-19 directive issued by Government will now require residents across Barbados to remain at home both day and night unless they have legitimate reasons to be on the roads. In addition, the Government has instituted a “stay at home weekend” which will also result in further restrictions including the closure of gas stations and bread depots across the country on Saturday, February 20, and Sunday, February 21. The new directive took effect from midnight on Wednesday, February 17, and runs until midnight on February 28.
• February 18th, 2021: Zero-Tolerance For Persons Breaching Current Directive – The Royal Barbados Police Force (RBPF) has already brought some 20 cases involving persons breaking curfew before the courts and according to Commissioner of Police, Tyrone Griffith, that is 20 too many. He expressed this view while speaking during this morning’s COVID-19 update at Ilaro Court. Noting that the majority of Barbadians were adhering to the law, he admonished those who still flouted the directive. “We’re seeing persons still attempting to open shops and other businesses… not wearing their mask appropriately. …We’re also seeing instances of people crowding at the beaches,” he pointed out. He added that going forward, “we’ll have a zero-tolerance policy in terms of persons breaching the directives…I think we have warned sufficient people”.
• February 18th, 2021: Progress In Vaccination Programme & Lab Backlog – Businesses deemed as an essential service must provide their employees with an emergency pass issued by Government and not a letter from the employer. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Dale Marshall, gave this reminder today as he addressed the COVID-19 Press Conference, where he spoke about the upcoming stay-at-home weekend and gave an update on Directive No. 4, which is now in effect until midnight, February 28. Mr. Marshall told the media: “It has come to our attention that a number of employers have been issuing to their employees’ letters saying that they are working this place and it is an essential service and therefore, treat this as a pass….”For those of you who have been using letters, the police will not be accommodating that. Please go to www.gov.bb and apply for your passes…. For those of you who have letters, …that will not be accepted, and not just on the weekend, not generally,” he stressed.
• February 18th, 2021: Accident and Emergency Department (A&E) For Persons With Moderate To Severe Symptoms – “We are discouraging persons with mild symptoms from coming to the Emergency Department at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH). That department is really for those with moderate to severe complaints, [that is] those people who are so short of breath, their sentences are not complete. If you are having chest pains and you are not breathing properly and your relatives don’t like how you look, we stand ready to offer care and assistance for the moderate to a severe complaint,” she emphasized. Dr. Williams disclosed that the QEH diagnosed at least 10 people in the last week with COVID-19. However, she stated that she was not advising persons to stay home if they were not feeling well, but urged them to call either the COVID hotline at 536-4500 or the QEH’s help desk at 536-4800, so they could be guided accordingly by healthcare professionals, based on their symptoms.
• February 18th, 2021: Emergency Management (Covid-19) (Curfew) (No. 4) Directive, 2021 Feb 17 SI – No person, other than a person referred to in paragraph 3, shall leave
  his residence between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. except…
• February 18th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 151 New Positives, 55 Recovered, 1 Death – Since March 2020, this brings the totals for the period February 16th, 2021:
  – 826 active cases
  – 117,669 – Total Test Results
  – 2,608 – Total Cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,421 are male
  – 1,187 are female
  – 29 deaths
  – 1,753 recovered and discharged
  – 6,683 – Total Vaccinated
  – 2,973 – Total Males Vaccinated
  – 3,710 – Total Females Vaccinated
• February 17th, 2021: Minister Bostic Clears The Air On Several Issues – With the national roll-out of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine there has been no sidelining of the regular vaccination programs at polyclinics across the island says Minister of Health and Wellness, Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Bostic. The Health Minister also dismissed the claim that some samples had been lost by the lab. On the issue, he said once samples arrived at the lab they were processed and not lost. Lt. Col. Bostic was also asked whether a list circulating on social media and purporting to have the names of positive COVID-19 persons was fictitious. Acknowledging that he was not in a position to make comments in reference to the document, he noted, however, that it did not bear “any official thing from the Ministry of Health and Wellness”.
• February 17th, 2021: Health Minister Gives An Update On Isolation Facilities – There are currently 45 persons resident at Barbados’ primary and secondary isolation facilities, where care is being provided for those with COVID-19. This was revealed by Minister of Health and Wellness, Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Bostic, as he provided an update on isolation facilities during today’s press conference at Ilaro Court. While noting that these facilities have a capacity of 78 beds, Minister Bostic said: “But what I want to stress to you is that we have been expanding our isolation capacity, and of course, the critical beds are always the ones that we have to be very careful with, and by expanding the capacity, there are a lot of things that have been going on. For example, we have been making some transfers from Harrison Point to some of the other facilities and trying to focus at Harrison Point on those persons whom we deem to be very ill … obviously symptomatic.
• February 17th, 2021: Minister Makes Plea In Light Of Three More Deaths – Three seniors are the latest persons to have died as a result of COVID-19. Minister of Health and Wellness, Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Bostic, in a statement this morning, announced two women ages 88 and 74, and a 73-year-old man passed away yesterday.
• February 17th, 2021: Death Reported In Keeping With COVID-19 Procedures – The recent death of a nine-year-old girl – ‘Child A’- from Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome, which is associated with COVID-19 complications, was disclosed according to the procedures for reporting COVID-19 deaths. Minister of Health and Wellness, Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Bostic, stated this during a press conference this morning at Ilaro Court. He was explaining why the announcement of the death came after it was first revealed by the media in Trinidad and Tobago. He stated: “I am guided by our medical officials and the medical officials had reported up to the day before that there were still some tests being run, and that they were not in a position to make any confirmations, and therefore, the Ministry could not do anything…. And up to that time, we had not received any confirmation certainly from the Queen Elizabeth Hospital team, and so we were not in a position to do anything.”
• February 17th, 2021: Progress In Vaccination Programme & Lab Backlog – To date, 6,665 persons have received their COVID-19 vaccines under Government’s National Vaccination Programme. And, Minister of Health and Wellness, Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Bostic, has expressed satisfaction with the progress of the program since its rollout.
• February 17th, 2021: No Need To Do Plasma Testing For Antibodies – Senior Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Anton Best, does not see the need at this time for testing for plasma to determine if a person has the necessary antibodies to fight off the coronavirus. He made that clear today while addressing a televised COVID-19 update and press conference at Ilaro Court. Dr. Best said “to the best of our knowledge”, there was no need to do such testing and explained that if a person had COVID in the past, there is a protocol that states that they can receive the vaccine in approximately one month after the infection. “So, there’s no need to do any testing to see if you have antibodies to indicate whether you have a current infection or whether you’ve had a past infection,” he underlined.
• February 17th, 2021: Weekend Curfew Will Not Affect Travellers Via GAIA – Visitors departing the island on scheduled flights for February 20 and 21 will not be affected by the upcoming imposed weekend curfew. Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Senator Lisa Cummins, has indicated that visitors who are scheduled to leave the island on Saturday, February 20, and Sunday, February 21, will be able to leave their accommodation and travel to the airport to board their specific flight.
• February 17th, 2021: No Evidence Of COVID-19 Re-Infection In Barbados – Senior Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Anton Best, has declared that there is no hard evidence of re-infection in persons who have already had COVID-19.
• February 17th, 2021: Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS-C) Explained – Multi-system Inflammatory Syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a rare but serious complication associated with COVID-19, which was discovered less than a year ago. Director of Medical Services at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Paediatrician, Dr. Clyde Cave, stated this today during the COVID-19 update and press conference. He was speaking about the condition in light of the recent death of a Barbadian child and said MIS-C could result in children who have been exposed to the virus.Dr. Cave, who also referred to MIS-C as Paediatric Multi-System Syndrome, explained that usually weeks after an infection, a child may become ill with inflammation in multiple systems and the symptoms may vary.He mentioned some of those symptoms. “A high fever; if the bowel is involved, there will be vomiting and diarrhea. If the nervous system is involved, headaches, possibly seizures, or tremors, or confusion. If the skin is involved, there are rashes, or the eyes, or the linings of the mouth can become very pink and cracked,” Dr. Cave explained.
• February 16th, 2021: Government Introduces Weekend Curfew – The government will be introducing a weekend curfew, as part of efforts to further restrict unnecessary movement, which has been deemed a contributing factor to the spread of COVID-19. Minister of Health and Wellness, Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Bostic, made the announcement during today”s press briefing, as he expressed concern about persons who appeared to be “leaving home for the sake of leaving home”.Referring to the high volume of traffic on the island’s roads during the “period of pause”, Minister Bostic said he made a recommendation to the Prime Minister and the Emergency Operations Centre, “to do a little more” to significantly inhibit travel throughout the island, particularly over this weekend.”This is a major part of the problem.… Accordingly, the Honorable Attorney General will very shortly be issuing a new directive, in which we shall impose a weekend curfew, whereby effective Friday 7:00 p.m. to Monday 6:00 a.m., it shall be unlawful for persons not in possession of the appropriate pass, or not involved in the vaccination exercise, either as a service provider or recipient of the vaccine to leave the confines of their homes.”Simply put, if you are not directly involved in Operation Seek and Save or the National Vaccination Exercise, and if you are not coming from a medical facility on legitimate business, then you shall have absolutely no permission to be on the roads of Barbados from Friday 7:00 p.m. to Monday 6:00 a.m.,” he revealed, adding that the pending ban also applies to beaches and public parks. The Health Minister noted that the Royal Barbados Police Force would be “instructed to apprehend and prosecute all persons violating this order”.
• February 16th, 2021: Vaccinations For High-Risk Groups On Wednesday – This is to facilitate the COVID-19 vaccination program for persons over age 70, as well as for those aged 18 to 69 who have non-communicable diseases. Vaccinations for individuals who fit into these two categories are being done by appointment only.
• February 16th, 2021: Stop Creating Mischief Warns Prime Minister – Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley is warning the public to stop creating mischief in an effort to sway others against taking the COVID-19 vaccine. In an address to the nation yesterday, Ms. Mottley made it clear that increasing the number of people vaccinated against the virus, would see it being “wrestled” to the ground and allow more businesses across the country to reopen.
• February 16th, 2021: Public Being Vaccinated; More Vaccines To Come: As of Sunday, February 14th, 2021 night, 2,863 people were vaccinated with the first dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine in Barbados, and most persons are expected to receive their second dose in another 10 weeks. And Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has declared that vaccinations will be “considerably ramped up” from this week, with the inclusion of the vulnerable population being vaccinated, as Barbados continues to wage war against COVID-19. She made these disclosures during an address to the nation yesterday while giving an update on the island’s present situation, and on the vaccination campaign, which was launched a week ago. Noting that health professionals and security personnel were at the front of the vaccination program thus far, Ms. Mottley said it would continue with other frontline workers receiving the jab. In addition, the Prime Minister said that as of Monday morning, just over 2,000 persons over the age of 70 and under 1,000 between ages 18 and 69 had registered to be vaccinated. “Once we ramp up the public education program, we expect those numbers to continue even more,” she said, stressing that if the number of vaccinations was increased, COVID-19 could be wrestled to the ground. Ms. Mottley added that it was the Government’s desire to have more vaccines available in the country to facilitate more people, whether they are citizens or not, being vaccinated by the end of April or early May.To facilitate that process, she noted that Government was able to settle different supplies of vaccines in addition to the 100,000, which it received from India last week.
• February 16th, 2021: Covid-19 Update – 126 New Cases, 38 Recoveries, 3 Deaths: There were 126 new positive COVID-19 cases on Monday, February 15th, 2021.
  Since March 2020, this brings the totals for the period February 14th, 2021:
  – 731 active cases
  – 115,813 – Total Test Results
  – 2,457 – Total Cases confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,367 are male
  – 1,090 are female
  – 25 deaths
  – 1,698 recovered and discharged
  – 4,490 – Total Vaccinated
  – 1,980 – Total Males Vaccinated
  – 2,510 – Total Females Vaccinated
• February 15th, 2021: Barbados National Pause Extended To Sunday, February 28th, 2021.

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley made the announcement today as she addressed the nation on matters pertaining to COVID-19, the impact of the disease on the economy, and the vaccine, among others.

Ms. Mottley told the country: “I ask you to listen to the professionals, and I ask us to stay the course for these 11 days. I hope that we will not have to do anything more, but I make no promises because as I have continually said to you, we will be guided by the evidence at all levels….

“This decision will not kill our economy. This decision might hurt us a little bit economically, but in the long run, if we can resume the normal, safe activity, you may actually find, as I was advised by the economic team this morning, that the economic activity will come much stronger in the second half of the calendar year, they believe, if we get this right at this point in time.”

The Prime Minister underscored the value of human life and said it was now necessary to go beyond the “pause” to continue aggressively battling this deadly disease.

“I cannot be driven into a situation where we are just ignoring what is happening and allowing persons to continue as if lives don’t matter, because lives do matter, and that is why we have paused, and that is why we are now going to stop,” she added, in reference to the extension of the “national pause” until February 28.

She noted that minimarts would join supermarkets and reopen from Monday to Friday, but close on weekends. She added that Western Union-type financial transactions; post offices and other courier companies which deliver critical supplies would reopen at this stage.

Ms. Mottley continued: “Minimarts will be allowed to open…because we also expect many of them to also help with the cashing of cheques for…pensions…. Minister [Wilfred] Abrahams will speak…tomorrow or Wednesday with respect to the arrangements for the pensions and the cheques that will be cashed….

“The good news is that because we’ve done a lot of lodgements…into people’s accounts, the number of NIS cheques has dropped significantly, and therefore we will work with them as we go forward.”

Ms. Mottley urged Barbadians to comply with the protocols and stressed that Government would remain on course with the six-point strategy it had been adhering to. She outlined the plan as:

– Aggressive contact tracing
– Operation “Seek and Save”, especially for those who are symptomatic
– Testing at the labs coming back to normalcy, particularly with the reagents, so officials can get an accurate picture of the positivity rate and the R number
– The vaccines being comprehensively given to as many people across the society who are entitled to receive them. It is not for persons under 18 years
– Adherence to the basic protocols – face mask, sanitizing, and physical distancing.
– Enforcement of the directives

• February 15th, 2021: COVID-19 Update for February 13th, 2021: Situation Report for results of February 13, 2021 – The test results cover a range of dates and 112 of the positive results are for the period February 1 to 7, 2021. Test results have been slow recently because of the inability to obtain a critical reagent. This required lab technicians to use manual extraction which made the process longer and created a new backlog. – Since March 2020, this brings the total numbers as:
  – 605 active cases
  – 114,028 tests complete
  – 2,268 confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,265 are male
  – 1,003 are female
  – 1,639 recovered/discharged
  – 24 deaths
• February 15th, 2021: Plans To Do Continuous Genomic Surveillance – Plans are afoot to strengthen the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory to conduct continuous genomic surveillance to detect the presence of other strains of the novel coronavirus on the island.
• February 15th, 2021: COVID-19 R-Number & Positivity Rate Explained – The Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) and the World Health Organization recommend an R number of one or less than one, and a positivity rate of less than four percent for COVID-19. The R number is simply a tool used by epidemiologists that gives a rating to infectious organisms, for example, coronavirus, in terms of the ability of that disease to spread in a society. That is if one person is infected with coronavirus how many persons is he likely to transmit that to in a population that is susceptible,” he explained. Using the example of measles, Senator Walcott said the R number for measles is 15. He stated that in a country where there is no immunization against measles, that means if one person is infected with measles, that person could essentially spread measles to 15 persons and those 15 persons could potentially spread it to 15. Minister Walcott pointed out that based on coronavirus modeling, scientists had worked out that the R rate number is three. “If I have the disease, I could spread it to three persons in a room, and both persons, once they’ve contracted it, can then pass it on to three persons,” he explained. He noted that the aim is to have an R number of one, or less than one. “In terms of the modeling being done now, they see that our R factor is about 1.4, which means that it can spread in the society; it is a susceptible society. And all the more reasons why people must adhere to the protocols which are very important; the wearing of a mask, hand sanitizing, and your physical distancing,” Senator Walcott stated. The Chairman of Cabinet’s COVID-19 Sub-committee said in terms of the positivity rate “that is a simple matter of the number of positive tests over the total number of tests and a percentage of that. And ideally, you aim for a percentage of perhaps less than four percent”. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley stressed it is important for persons in the country to get vaccinated in order to bring down its susceptible population.
• February 14th, 2021: COVID-19 Opinion: A family doctor member of our family in London, England recommends the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine – If it turns out that it doesn’t work against emerging variants, maybe we will be offered a different one that does in due course. But for now, I’d recommend anyone offered “any” vaccine to definitely go for it. It protects against becoming severely unwell and requiring hospitalization. If afterward, they were to catch covid, they would more likely have a mild illness rather than the severe illness. An exploratory analysis of participants who had received one standard dose of the vaccine suggested that efficacy against symptomatic COVID-19 was 73.00%. People have been urged not to delay getting the Oxford vaccine, despite concerns that it might be less effective against the South Africa Covid variant. COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca confirms 100% protection against severe disease, hospitalization, and death in the primary analysis of Phase III trials.
• February 13th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 114 Cases, 29 Recoveries, Two Deaths – Since March 2020, this brings the total numbers as:
  – 422 active cases
  – 112,556 tests complete
  – 2,061 confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,168 are male
  – 893 are female
  – 1,616 recovered/discharged
  – 23 deaths
• February 13th, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 114 Cases, 29 Recoveries, Two Deaths – Since March 2020, this brings the total numbers as:
  – 422 active cases
  – 112,556 tests complete
  – 2,061 confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,168 are male
  – 893 are female
  – 1,616 recovered/discharged
  – 23 deaths
• February 12th, 2021: Barbados COVID-19 Update – 43 New Positives, 40 Recovered, 1 Death – Since March 2020, this brings the total numbers as:
  – 339 active cases
  – 110,086 tests complete
  – 1,947 confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,114 are male
  – 833 are female
  – 1,587 recovered/discharged
  – 21 deaths
• February 11th, 2021: Barbados COVID-19 Update – 47 New Positives, 43 Recovered – Since March 2020, this brings the total numbers as:
  – 339 active cases
  – 110,086 tests complete
  – 1,974 confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,114 are male
  – 833 are female
  – 1,547 recovered/discharged
  – 20 deaths
• February 10th, 2021: COVID-19 update and press conference – February 10, 2021. Government Working To Secure Additional Vaccines
• February 10th, 2021: Barbados COVID-19 Update – 43 New Positives, 34 Recovered – Since March 2020, this brings the total numbers as:
  – 333 active cases
  – 109,146 tests complete
  – 1,857 confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1,071 are male
  – 786 are female
  – 1,504 recovered/discharged
  – 20 deaths
• February 9th, 2021: Barbados COVID-19 Update – 82 New Cases, 43 Recovered, Two Deaths – Since March 2020, this brings the total numbers as:
  – 324 active cases
  – 108,831 tests complete
  – 1,814 confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1051 are male
  – 763 are female
  – 1,470 recovered/discharged
  – 20 deaths
• February 8th, 2021: Barbados COVID-19 Update – 23 New Positives, 27 Recovered – Since March 2020, this brings the total numbers as:
  – 287 active cases
  – 108,286 tests complete
  – 1,732 confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1014 are male
  – 718 are female
  – 1,427 recovered/discharged
  – 18 deaths
• February 7th, 2021: Barbados COVID-19 Update – 33 New Cases, 51 Recovered – Since March 2020, this brings the total numbers as:
  – 291 active cases
  – 1,709 confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 1000 are male
  – 709 are female
  – 106,949 tests complete
  – 1,400 recovered/discharged
  – 18 deaths
• February 6th, 2021: Guidance For Providers Conducting COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Testing – The Ministry of Health and Wellness has advised that Rapid Antigen Testing for COVID-19 may be performed in specific circumstances and by providers sanctioned by the Ministry.

Rapid Antigen Testing for COVID-19 in Barbados may be performed under the following circumstances:

• For outbound passengers traveling to the United States of America and Europe;
• To assist with ending quarantine for persons who have been in quarantine between 10 and 13 days; and
• As an initial screening tool for symptomatic persons and primary contacts.
• The COVID-19 Rapid Test kits which are sanctioned by the Ministry of Health and Wellness include:
• Abbott Panbio COVID-19 Antigen Test
• Healgen Corona Virus Antigen Rapid Test (for outbound persons to the UK)
• Assut Antigen COMBO Rapid Test
• Sinopharm Rapid Antigen Test (for outbound travelers to the UK and USA)
• SD Bioscience Standard Q

For outbound passengers, the Healgen Coronavirus Antigen Rapid Test and the Sinopharm Rapid Test are currently accepted by the United Kingdom. While the United States of America accepts Rapid Antigen tests, Canada does not accept them.

Private providers must request permission from the Ministry of Health and Wellness to perform rapid testing by emailing the office of the Chief Medical Officer at cmo@health.gov.bb. Further guidelines on the testing process will be shared with providers.

The use of rapid tests, which are not sanctioned by the Ministry of Health and Wellness, is discouraged. The Ministry also advises that rapid tests should only be used for the circumstances outlined above.

Ministry of Health and Wellness

• February 6th, 2021: Barbados COVID-19 Update – 20 New Positives, 60 Recovered, One Death – Since March 2020, this brings the total numbers as:
  – 309 active cases
  – 1,676 confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 984 are male
  – 692 are female
  – 104,838 tests complete
  – 1,349 recovered/discharged
  – 18 deaths
• February 5th, 2021: Barbados COVID-19 Update –Two More COVID-19 Deaths; Toll Now At 18. It has been a difficult 48 hours in the fight against COVID-19 in Barbados. A third and fourth Barbadian have died in this period, bringing the death toll from the virus to 18.
• February 5th, 2021: Data Collected In “Seek And Save” Protected – The data being collected by student volunteers in “Operation Seek and Save” will be protected. Head of the Department of Management Studies at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Dr. Dion Greenidge, gave this assurance yesterday, during a COVID-19 update and press conference. Stressing that every precaution had been taken to ensure the security of the data being collected, Dr. Greenidge stated: “The data comes in real-time or almost real-time, and that comes through a secure server; only persons who have access credentials can access that server.” In addition, Dr. Greenidge shared that the cell phones being used to collect the data were not the personal property of the student volunteers, and calls could not be made on those phones. He said once the volunteer had completed the survey and it was uploaded, “it comes to the server; they can’t go back and look at that information”.
• February 5th, 2021: Barbados COVID-19 Update – Two Deaths, 15 New Positives, 15 Discharged – Since March 2020, this brings the total numbers as:
  – 309 active cases
  – 1,656 confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 973 are male
  – 683 are female
  – 106,036 tests complete
  – 1,289 recovered/discharged
  – 17 deaths
• February 4th, 2021: Barbados COVID-19 Update – COVID-19 Update: 25 New Cases, 32 Recoveries – nine males and 16 females – were identified out of the 504 tests the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021. Since March 2020, this brings the total numbers as:
  – 359 active cases
  – 1,611 confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 942 are male
  – 669 are female
  – 104,838 tests complete
  – 1,238 recovered/discharged
  – 14 deaths
• February 4th, 2021: Barbadians Complying With COVID-19 Directive – From all indications, Barbadians are handling well the second lockdown period, dubbed a “national pause”, and are complying with the latest COVID-19 directive. This was confirmed by Attorney General Dale Marshall this evening, as he spoke during a COVID-19 update and press conference.
• February 3rd, 2021: Barbados is currently under a Level 3 Travel Advisory: Reconsider Travel due to health and safety measures and COVID-19 related conditions. Please visit https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html/ for further information on U.S. Department of State Travel Advisories.
• February 3rd, 2021: Barbados Records Another COVID-19 Death 🙁The number of fatalities from COVID-19 in Barbados rose by one today, taking the total number of deaths to 15. The latest person to fall to COVID was a 62-year-old Barbadian male, who had been a patient at the Harrison Point Isolation Facility for the last nine days.
• February 3rd, 2021: The Barbados Port Inc. (BPI) confirmed that four of its employees have tested positive for COVID-19. But operations at the Port of Bridgetown, currently focused on delivering essential and emergency cargo during this Government-mandated national pause, which runs from February 3rd to February 17th, 2021, are not expected to be disrupted.
  
• February 3rd, 2021: Barbados COVID-19 Update – COVID-19 Update: 25 New Cases, 32 Recoveries – nine males and 16 females – were identified out of the 504 tests the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021. Since March 2020, this brings the total numbers as:
  – 359 active cases
  – 1,611 confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 942 are male
  – 669 are female
  – 104,838 tests complete
  – 1,238 recovered/discharged
  – 14 deaths
• February 3rd, 2021: Mask Wearing Mandatory From February 3 – Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021, mask-wearing in Barbados will be mandatory except for those who cannot wear a face covering as a result of a physical condition or other special circumstances. Attorney General Dale Marshall made this position clear yesterday, during a COVID-19 update press conference at Ilaro Court.
• February 2nd, 2021: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Key Information for Travelers to Barbados.
• February 2nd, 2021: COVID-19 Infographic – Directive (February 3-17, 2021) – Emergency Management (COVID-19) Infographic – Curfew (No. 3) Directive, 2021 – from the COVID Communications Unit Barbados – Curfew from 7 pm – 6 am Daily. Rules for everyone in Barbados.
• confirmed today that four of its employees have tested positive for COVID-19. But operations at the Port of Bridgetown, currently focused on delivering essential and emergency cargo during this Government-mandated national pause, which runs from February 3rd to February 17th, 2021, are not expected to be disrupted.
  
• February 2nd, 2021: New Compliance Team For Protocols – To ensure Barbadians adhere to the established COVID-19 protocols at every level, the Government will be putting in place a new team headed by a Chief Compliance Officer.
• February 2nd, 2021: Prime Minister Urges Public To Pause, Reflect & Rest –Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has called on the public to use the “period of “national pause,” from February 3 to 17, for pause, rest, reflection, and renewal of self. She urged families not to let down their guard within their homes and encouraged persons to reduce their movements at this time.
• February 2nd, 2021: Prime Minister To Public: Cooperate With Survey Teams. The public is being urged to be cooperative and honest in completing the COVID-19 Community Evaluation Survey being conducted by over 300 student volunteers. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley is encouraging all Barbadians to cooperate with teams from the “Seek and Save” project, starting tomorrow. She said students from The University of West Indies would be going to every possible household to ask questions about the occupants’ health.
  “We now have over 400 persons who were trained by The University of the West Indies in the last few days to do the questions and to be able to ask you the questions in your households.
• February 2nd, 2021: How To Protect Family Members From COVID-19 – To curb the spread of COVID-19, public health officials in the Ministry of Health and Wellness have issued some life-saving advice on how persons should interact with members of their families. Persons are asked to avoid mingling or close interaction with relatives or friends who are not members of their households.
• February 2nd, 2021: Barbados COVID-19 Update – COVID-19 Update: 28 New Cases, 37 Recovered. Since March 2020, this brings the total numbers as:
  – 366 active cases
  – 1,586 confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 933 are male
  – 653 are female
  – 104,334 tests complete
  – 1,206 recovered/discharged
  – 14 deaths
• February 2nd, 2021: Barbados To Receive 100,000 COVID-19 Vaccines Soon – Barbados’ frontline workers are expected to begin receiving the COVID-19 vaccine “very shortly.” The first batch of vaccines is expected to target 50,000 frontline workers, including doctors, nurses, those who work with medical facilities or other essential services to the country, police, and hotel and supermarket workers. Barbados had received a commitment from India for 100,000 doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine.
  CNN: AstraZeneca vaccine appears to reduce transmission of the coronavirus, study shows substantially.
  BBC: France’s Health Authority made an official recommendation on 2 February that the vaccine should not be used for people over 65. It said more studies were needed before it was rolled out to older age groups.
  Washington Post: Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine may help reduce transmission, developers say.
  New York Times: The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine is based on the virus’s genetic instructions for building the spike protein. But unlike the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines, which store the instructions in single-stranded RNA, the Oxford vaccine uses double-stranded DNA. Read more about how COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca confirms 100% protection against severe disease, hospitalization, and death in Phase III trials’ primary analysis.
• February 2nd, 2021: Keep Positive – Key Tips For Coping With COVID-19 – With some Barbadians dreading the COVID-19 disease or fearing the pain and stigmatization associated with recovery, consultant psychiatrist Dr. Joy Sue is urging everyone to zero in on the positives. The advice came on Saturday evening as she addressed a press conference at Ilaro Court, providing several ideas on how to manage our time and ourselves to minimize stress, fear, and anxiety and feel a sense of peace, mental well-being, and general wellness as the island moves to a “national pause” from February 3 to 17. She noted several people presented with problems such as anxiety, insomnia, or difficulties with sleeping. And, she added that others, after the pause, presented in increased numbers with depression. As she outlined the coping mechanisms, the consultant psychiatrist stressed the importance of focusing on the positives that we still have in our lives.
• February 2nd, 2021: Apply Now For Barbados Accommodation Rebate – In a gesture of good faith, Barbados’ Government is offering a rebate to travelers whose test results took longer than three days to be processed. The rebate applies to travelers to the island between December 24, 2020, and January 31, 2021, who were impacted by delays of more than three days in receiving their second COVID-19 PCR test results.
• February 1st, 2021: Check Emails For COVID-19 Test Results – Persons awaiting COVID-19 tests are advised to check their emails, including their junk mail and spam, for the notification email from the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Members of the public should note that test results are normally sent from the following emails, pcrtestresults@shapebb.com and rapidtestresults@shapebb.com, or a Medical Officer.
• February 1st, 2021: COVID-19 Update: 2 Deaths, 13 New Positives, 11 Recovered – Since March 2020, this brings the total numbers as:
  – 375 active cases
  – 1,558 confirmed cases in Barbados since March 2020
  – 901 are male
  – 622 are female
  – 103,468 tests complete
  – 1,139 recovered/discharged
  – 12 deaths

December 2020 Covid-19 Situation Reports for Barbados

• December 31st, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update by the Government Information Service of Barbados – Eleven (11) New Cases, Seven Recoveries. Three (3) Barbadians – two males and a female; two male residents, and six visitors. Five (5) persons are symptomatic, while the remaining six (6) are asymptomatic. The three (3) visitors arrived on the island aboard British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, while the other three came into contact with known cases. Since March 2020, this brings the total number of confirmed cases in Barbados to 383, of which 203 females and 180 males after 69,718 tests were completed with 57 persons in isolation, 319 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
• December 31st, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update by the Government Information Service of Barbados – Barbados Under Curfew Until January 14, 2021 – Barbados will be under a curfew the next two weeks, beginning midnight Thursday, December 31. This will be in effect from midnight until 5:00 a.m. daily, until January 14. Five (5) Barbadians, including two officers of the Barbados Prison Service, who do not have a travel history, had been infected with the virus. There will be no school between now and the 14th [of January] in terms of physical attendance whatsoever.
• December 31st, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update by the Government Information Service of Barbados – Barbados has recorded 10 new positive cases. Of those 10, five are of concern to the Ministry of Health Wellness and are Under Active Investigation.
• December 31st, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update by the Government Information Service of Barbados – Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley updated Barbadians on the status of COVID-19 from Ilaro Court and announced the country would go on pause from December 31, 2020, to January 14, 2021, to allow public health workers to undertake aggressive contact tracing, and testing of persons who might have come into contact with five Barbadians, diagnosed among the 10 COVID-19 positive cases reported today.
• December 30th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update by the Government Information Service of Barbados – Changes In COVID-19 Travel Protocols – December 28, 2020. Barbados’ updated COVID-19 travel protocols, which took effect from Monday, December 28, indicate that due to limited capacity, Government’s free quarantine facilities will be reserved for Barbadians and permanent residents arriving on the island. It is now also mandatory for all persons traveling to Barbados from high and medium risk countries to have a negative COVID-19 test result, which should be taken at an accredited or certified facility within three days before arrival. Over the next few days, you won’t be able to leave your room/suite until you receive your 2nd COVID-19 negative test result. Travelers from High and Medium-Risk Countries will be retested 5 days after their first accepted test. The updated travel protocols, including the list of countries in all categories – high, medium, low, and very low – may be viewed by clicking here. You can find several FAQs regarding Requirements for Entry, Testing, Taking your 2nd COVID-19 test in Barbados, Accommodation, Monitoring, Self-Isolation, and Special Requirements. Mobile Testing for COVID-19 PCR test, can we ordered now at Stage Zero Life Sciences in the USA and Canada. A Healthcare Professional Will Come to Your Home to Collect Your Sample. Read all of the details at the above link at Stage Zero Life Sciences.
• December 30th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update by the Government Information Service of Barbados – One (1) New Cases and Five (5) recoveries – The visitor, who is asymptomatic, arrived in Barbados on SVG Air on December 21 and tested positive on his second test. Since March 2020, this brings the total number of confirmed cases in Barbados to 372, of which 200 females and 172 males after 69,252 tests were completed with a total of 53 persons in isolation, 312 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths. Public Urged To Report COVID-19 Breaches.
• December 29th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update by the Government Information Service of Barbados – Emergency Management (COVID-19) Protocol Directive, 2020 – Please click here to download the  Emergency Management (Covid-19) Protocol (Special) Directive, 2020 and click here to download the Emergency Management (Covid-19) Protocol (No. 4) (Amendment) Directive, 2020.
• December 29th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update by the Government Information Service of Barbados – Six (6) New Cases and Two (2) recoveries – Six visitors tested positive for COVID-19. They are aged 33 and 38, who arrived on the island on December 28 on Virgin Atlantic, and a 51-year-old female was in contact with a known cause. Testing positive on their second test was a 30-year-old male, who came in on Virgin Atlantic on December 27; and two females, aged 11 and 30, arrived on British Airways on December 20 and 27. They were all asymptomatic.
  Since March 2020, this brings the total number of confirmed cases in Barbados to 371, of which 200 females and 171 males after 68,678 tests were completed with 57 persons in isolation, 307 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
• December 29th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update by the Government Information Service of Barbados – The government has strengthened its ability to monitor quarantine sites and a crackdown on persons and entities in violation of the island’s COVID-19 protocols with the establishment of a COVID Rapid Response Unit and a COVID Engagement Unit. Dr. Walcott revealed that the COVID-19 Rapid Response Unit would comprise members of the Royal Barbados Police Force and the Barbados Defence Force.
• December 29th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update by the Government Information Service of Barbados – Barbados’ Management Of COVID-19 Guided By Science –
• December 28th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update by the Government Information Service of Barbados – New Limited COVID-19 Directive Being Put In Place. A new limited COVID-19 directive covering December 30, 2020, to midnight on January 6, 2021, is being put in place to buttress the current one. He noted that under the new limited directive, any person who wished to host an event for more than 150 people must seek the COVID-19 MonitoringUnit’s permission.
• December 28th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update by the Government Information Service of Barbados – Three (3) New Cases – Those testing positive are a 44-year-old male visitor, who arrived on Jet Blue on December 26, and a 26-year-old male visitor, and a 52-year-old female visitor, who each came into contact with a known cause. They are all asymptomatic. Since March 2020, this brings the total number of confirmed cases in Barbados to 365, of which 195 females and 170 males after 67,709 tests were completed with a total of 50 persons in isolation, 305 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
• December 28th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update by the Government Information Service of Barbados – Six New Cases, Four Recoveries – They came into the island between December 18 and 24, on the air carriers Jet Blue, American Airlines, and British Airways. Five of them – two male and two female visitors and a Barbadian female – tested positive on their second tests. The sixth person, a 79-year old female visitor, came into contact with a known case. Since March 2020, this brings the total number of confirmed cases in Barbados to 362, of which 194 females and 168 males after 66,649 tests were completed with a total of 50 persons in isolation, 305 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
• December 26th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update by the Government Information Service of Barbados – Four New Cases, Five Recoveries. Since March 2020, this brings the total number of confirmed cases in Barbados to 356, of which 190 females and 166 males after 66,066 tests were completed with 48 persons in isolation, 301 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
• December 26th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update by the Government Information Service of Barbados – Five (5) new cases of COVID-19 and four (4) recoveries recorded. Since March 2020, this brings the total number of confirmed cases in Barbados to 352, of which 187 females and 165 males after 65,977 tests were completed with a total of 49 persons in isolation, 296 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
• December 25th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update by the Government Information Service of Barbados – Two new cases of COVID-19 and one recovery recorded. Since March 2020, this brings the total number of confirmed cases in Barbados to 347, of which 182 females and 165 males after 65,473 tests were completed with 48 persons in isolation, 292 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths. In the face of a new COVID-19 strain, Barbadians and Visitors are reminded that they must follow the health protocols implemented by the Ministry of Health and Wellness.
• December 24th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update by the Government Information Service of Barbados – 16 New COVID-19 Cases Recorded. Since March 2020, this brings the total number of confirmed cases in Barbados to 345, of which 181 females and 164 males after 64,473 tests were completed with a total of 47 persons in isolation, 291 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths. In the face of a new COVID-19 strain, Barbadians and Visitors are reminded that they must follow the health protocols implemented by the Ministry of Health and Wellness.
• December 23rd, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update by the Government Information Service of Barbados – Report Breaches Of COVID-19 Protocols – Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Senator Lisa Cummins, is encouraging the public to report any occurrence of breaches of the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ COVID-19 protocols.
• December 23rd, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update by the Government Information Service of Barbados – Best-Dos Santos Lab To Operate 24-Hours.
• December 23rd, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update by the Government Information Service of Barbados – Five visitors returned positive results for COVID-19. Two arrived on British Airways on December 18; a 37-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man, who both came in on British Airways on December 19; and a 41-year-old man arrived on American Airlines on December 19. They were all asymptomatic and tested positive on their second tests. Since March 2020, this brings the total number of confirmed cases in Barbados to 327, of which 172 females and 155 males after 61,923 tests were completed with a total of 36 persons in isolation, 284 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths. In the face of a new COVID-19 strain, Barbadians and Visitors are reminded that they must follow the health protocols implemented by the Ministry of Health and Wellness.
• December 22nd, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update by the Government Information Service of Barbados – Five visitors returned positive results for COVID-19. Two arrived on British Airways on December 18; a 37-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man, who both came in on British Airways on December 19; and a 41-year-old man arrived on American Airlines on December 19. They were all asymptomatic and tested positive on their second tests. Since March 2020, this brings the total number of confirmed cases in Barbados to 327, of which 172 females and 155 males after 61,923 tests were completed with a total of 36 persons in isolation, 284 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths. In the face of a new COVID-19 strain, Barbadians and Visitors are reminded that they must follow the health protocols implemented by the Ministry of Health and Wellness.
• December 21st, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update by the Government Information Service of Barbados – One (1) person tests positive – A male visitor tested positive for COVID-19. Since March 2020, this brings the total number of confirmed cases in Barbados to 322, of which 170 females and 152 males after 61,024 tests were completed with a total of 32 persons in isolation, 283 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
• December 20th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update by the Government Information Service of Barbados – Minister Bostic: Let Caution & Common Sense Prevail.
• December 20th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update by the Government Information Service of Barbados – Six (6) people – A Barbadian and five visitors returned positive COVID-19 results. A visitor arrived on Virgin Atlantic on December 14; a Barbadian woman, who came in on American Airlines on December 16; and a 26-year-old female visitor, who arrived on American Airlines on December 18. The three other persons – two children, aged three and 11, and a 30-year-old woman, came into contact with a known case. Since March 2020, this brings the total number of confirmed cases in Barbados to 321, of which 170 females and 151 males after 59,894 tests were completed with a total of 33 persons in isolation, 281 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
• December 20th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update by the Government Information Service of Barbados – Eight (8) people – two Barbadians and six visitors – tested positive for COVID-19. One of them, a Barbadian woman, arrived on British Airways, a male visitor, who came in on American Airlines on December 11; a Barbadian woman, who arrived on American Airlines on December 12; and a 60-year-old male visitor, who came into the island on British Airways on December 14. Also adding to the tally of confirmed cases is a female visitor, who arrived on Virgin Atlantic on December 14; a 29-year-old female visitor, who traveled to the island via Virgin Atlantic on December 16; a 24-year-old male visitor, who arrived on British Airways on December 16; and a 28-year-old female visitor, who arrived on Air Canada on December 17. With a total of 166 females and 149 males after 58,750 tests were completed. This brings the total to 27 persons in isolation, 281 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
• December 18th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – The 2020-21 Winter Tourist Season opened this week with players in the Public sector. Getting a clear mandate from Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley must be done to protect the health of Barbadians and visitors from COVID-19.
• December 18th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – Two visitors tested positive for COVID-19 via American Airlines and an 11-year-old child who came in on British Airways. The two, who arrived on December 14, were asymptomatic and tested positive on their second tests. Two persons were released from isolation. As a result, 20 people remain at the Harrison Point isolation facility. Since March 2020, the total number of confirmed cases in Barbados to 305. With a total of 159 females and 146 males after 57,019 tests were completed. This brings the total to 20 persons in isolation, 278 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
• December 17th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – Four more visitors tested positive for COVID-19. One of them arrived on American Airlines on December 13, while the other three arrived on British Airways on December 14. They were asymptomatic and tested positive on their second tests. Since March 2020, the total number of confirmed cases in Barbados to 305. With a total of 159 females and 146 males after 57,019 tests were completed. This brings the total to 20 persons in isolation, 278 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
• December 16th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – Four visitors tested positive for COVID-19. They include two women, aged 42 and 37, who arrived on American Airlines on December 10 and 11. The other cases came in on Virgin Atlantic on December 12 and British Airways on December 13. All of the visitors were asymptomatic and tested positive on their second tests. Since March 2020, the total number of confirmed cases in Barbados to 301. With a total of 156 females and 145 males after 56,097 tests were completed. This brings the total to 20 persons in isolation, 274 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
• December 15th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – a visitor, who arrived on British Airways on December 11, returned a positive result on the second test. He was asymptomatic. Since March 2020, the total number of confirmed cases in Barbados to 297. With a total of 154 females and 143 males after 55,233 tests were completed. This brings the total to 17 persons in isolation, 273 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
• December 14th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – Two male visitors tested positive for COVID-19. Since March 2020, the total number of confirmed cases in Barbados to 296. With a total of 154 females and 142 males after 54,434 tests were completed. This brings the total to 17 persons in isolation, 272 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
• December 12th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – A Barbadian woman and a male visitor returned positive results for COVID-19 on Friday. Since March 2020, the total number of confirmed cases in Barbados to 294. With a total of 153 females and 141 males after 53,732 tests were completed. This brings the total to 17 persons in isolation, 270 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
• December 11th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – A 26-year-old visitor has tested positive for COVID-19 who arrived on British Airways on December 9 and returned a positive result after a second test. She was asymptomatic. Since March 2020, this brings the total number of confirmed cases in Barbados to 292. With a total of 152 females and 140 males after 52,861 tests were completed. This brings the total to 16 persons in isolation, 269 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
• December 10th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – One New Case – A 52-year-old Barbadian woman is the latest COVID-19 positive case who arrived on JetBlue on December 2 was diagnosed with the viral illness after a second test. Since March 2020, this brings the total number of confirmed cases in Barbados to 291. With a total of 151 females and 140 males after 52,152 tests were completed. This brings the total to 15 persons in isolation, 269 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
• December 8th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – Two New Cases – Two visitors to the island went into isolation yesterday after returning COVID-19 with positive results. One arrived on Virgin Atlantic on December 5, while the other was diagnosed after coming into contact with a known positive case. 289 confirmed cases in Barbados. 149 females and 140 males after 50,369 tests were completed. 19 in isolation, 263 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
• December 7th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – Two New Cases – Two more visitors have tested positive for COVID-19 after undergoing second tests. Both arrived on December 2nd and 3rd via American Airlines and were asymptomatic. 287 confirmed cases in Barbados. 148 females and 139 males after 49,757 tests were completed. 20 in isolation, 260 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
• December 5th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – One New Case; Three Recoveries – on December 4th via American Airlines, and was asymptomatic. 285 confirmed cases in Barbados. 147 females and 138 males after 49,307 tests were completed. 18 in isolation, 260 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
• December 4th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – Three new cases – one via Caribbean Airlines flight on November 27; another one who arrived via Caribbean Airlines, and a 45-year-old male visitor, who came in on American Airlines. They both arrived on the island on November 30. 284 confirmed cases in Barbados. 147 females and 137 males after 48,896 tests were completed. 20 in isolation, 257 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
• December 3rd, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – Two new recoveries and two new cases via American Airlines on November 30, and was asymptomatic and another via Jet Blue on December 1st. 281 confirmed cases in Barbados. 145 females and 136 males after 48,582 tests were completed. 17 in isolation, 257 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
• December 2nd, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – One New Case via American Airlines on November 30 and was asymptomatic. 279 confirmed cases in Barbados. 144 females and 135 males after 48,176 tests were completed. 17 in isolation, 255 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
• December 1st, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – Two New Cases; Two Recoveries – 278 confirmed Barbados cases. 143 females and 135 males after 47,649 tests were completed. 16 in isolation, 255 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.

November 2020 Covid-19 Situation Reports for Barbados

• November 30th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – Now new cases today;  three people will be released from isolation today – 276 confirmed cases in Barbados. 142 females and 134 males after 47,411 tests were completed. 16 in isolation, 253 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.

• November 29th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – One positive case today; A 27-year-old male visitor was the only positive COVID-19 case recorded out of the 398 tests conducted yesterday. Three people will be released from isolation today – 276 confirmed cases in Barbados. 142 females and 134 males after 47,036 tests were completed. 19 in isolation, 250 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
• November 28th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – Five (5) new cases today; one (1) recovery – 275 confirmed cases in Barbados. 142 females and 133 males after 46,638 tests were completed. 18 in isolation, 250 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths. Those testing positive for the viral illness are a 44-year-old female visitor and a 55-year-old male visitor, who arrived on an American Airlines flight on November 21 and 26. The other three are male visitors aged 46, 43, and 30, who came into the island on Caribbean Airlines on November 27. All cases were asymptomatic.
• November 27th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – Four New Cases; Three Recoveries today;  three people will be released from isolation today – 270 confirmed cases in Barbados. 141 females and 129 males after 46,316 tests were completed. 14 in isolation, 249 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
  Four more people have tested positive for COVID-19 after undergoing second tests. They are a 31-year-old Barbadian man, who arrived on American Airlines on November 22; a 45-year-old male visitor, who came in on an American Airlines flight on November 21; a 47-year-old-male visitor, who arrived on November 20 via British Airways; and a 19-year-old female visitor, who arrived on November 20 on an American Airlines flight. They were all asymptomatic.
• November 26th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – Three New Cases; Three Recoveries – 266 confirmed cases in Barbados. 140 females and 126 males after 46,028 tests were completed. 13 in isolation, 246 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths. Three female visitors have been diagnosed with COVID-19 after undergoing second tests.
• November 25th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – One New Case, One Person Released – 263 confirmed Barbados cases. 137 females and 126 males after 46,623 tests were completed. 13 in isolation, 243 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
• November 24th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – Two New Cases – 262 confirmed cases in Barbados. 137 females and 125 males after 45,260 tests were completed. 13 in isolation, 242 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
• November 23rd, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – One New Case – 260 confirmed cases in Barbados. 136 females and 124 males after 44,868 tests were completed. 12 in isolation, 241 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
• November 22nd, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – Four (4) New Cases – 259 confirmed Barbados cases. 136 females and 123 males after 44,484 tests were completed. 11 in isolation, 241 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
• November 21st, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – Two (2) New Cases – 255 confirmed Barbados cases. 134 females and 121 males after 44,146 tests were completed. 7 in isolation, 241 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
• November 20th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 253 confirmed cases in Barbados. 134 females and 119 males after 43,788 tests were completed. 5 in isolation, 241 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
• November 19th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – Visitor tests positive – 253 confirmed cases in Barbados. 134 females and 119 males after 43,420 tests were completed. 5 in isolation, 241 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
• November 18th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – One (1) new case – 252 confirmed Barbados cases. 133 females and 119 males after 43,135 tests were completed. 6 in isolation, 239 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
• November 17th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – Visitor tests positive – 251 confirmed cases in Barbados. 133 females and 118 males after 42,819 tests were completed. 6 in isolation, 238 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
• November 16th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 250 confirmed cases in Barbados. 132 females and 118 males after 42,337 tests were completed. 5 in isolation, 238 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
• November 15th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – One New Case, Two Recoveries – 250 confirmed Barbados cases. 132 females and 118 males after 42,022 tests were completed. 5 in isolation, 238 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
• November 14th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – Two Recoveries – 249 confirmed cases in Barbados. 132 females and 117 males after 41,718 tests were completed. 6 in isolation, 236 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
• November 13th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – No New Cases – 249 confirmed cases in Barbados. 132 females and 117 males after 41,360 tests were completed. 8 in isolation, 234 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
• November 13th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – No Evidence Of Community Spread In Barbados – 249 confirmed Barbados cases. 132 females and 117 males after 41,360 tests were completed. 8 in isolation, 234 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
• November 13th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – Sea Dream Is Appreciative Of Barbados’ Assistance – Barbados has once again come to the aid of a cruise line partner in need of assistance. On Wednesday, November 11th, Barbados’e Government received a request for assistance from SeaDream I following reports of a suspected positive case of COVID-19 on board while at sea. The vessel, carrying 53 passengers and 68 crew, arrived in Barbados on Wednesday night, where they were met by port health officials who evaluated the situation and have been providing medical assistance. There are seven confirmed cases on board the vessel. The owner’s representative for the line, Andreas Brynestad, in a statement released today, said, “SeaDream is greatly appreciative of the Government of Barbados’ support and offer of medical resources to help us resolve this unfortunate situation. In our plans for our relaunch in the Caribbean, we aligned ourselves with Barbados largely because we knew of Barbados’ reputation as a cooperative partner.”

• November 13th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – Seven COVID-19 Cases On SeaDream 1 – A total of seven people on board the cruise liner, SeaDream 1, have tested positive for COVID-19 and are being transferred to the isolation facility at Harrison Point, St. Lucy.
• November 12th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 249 confirmed cases in Barbados. 132 females and 117 males after 40,954 tests were completed. 9 in isolation, 233 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
• November 11th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 244 confirmed cases in Barbados. 129 females and 115 males after 40,246 tests were completed. 6 in isolation, 231 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
• November 10th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – Two Caribbean Islands Shift Categories In Travel Protocols – Antigua and Barbuda, formerly on the list of countries deemed high-risk health authorities in Barbados, has now been moved into the medium-risk category. Additionally, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, which was in the medium risk category, has shifted to low risk. The updated list of countries in all categories – high, medium, low, and very low – may be viewed on the Barbados Tourism Marketing In website.
• November 9th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 243 confirmed cases in Barbados. 128 females and 115 males after 39,722 tests were completed. 5 in isolation, 231 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
• November 8th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 243 confirmed cases in Barbados. 128 females and 115 males after 39,394 tests were completed. 6 in isolation, 230 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
• November 7th, 2020 – One (1) New Case, Two (2) Recoveries – Barbados COVID-19 Update – a 69-year-old female visitor – 243 confirmed Barbados cases. 128 females and 115 males after 39,052 tests were completed. 6 in isolation, 230 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
• November 6th, 2020 – Three (3) New Cases, Two (2) Recoveries – Barbados COVID-19 Update – Three (3) visitors to the island tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday – 242 confirmed cases in Barbados. 127 females and 115 males after 38,521 tests were completed. 7 in isolation, 228 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
• November 6th, 2020 – Two (2) Recoveries – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 239 confirmed Barbados cases. 126 females and 113 males after 38,005 tests were completed. 6 in isolation, 226 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
• November 4th, 2020 – One (1) More Case Today – Barbados COVID-19 Update – A 33-year-old Barbadian male tested positive today out of the 464 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Laboratory. – 239 confirmed cases in Barbados. 126 females and 113 males after 37,546 tests were completed. 8 in isolation, 224 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
• November 4th, 2020 – One (1) Recovery – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 238 confirmed Barbados cases. 126 females and 112 males after 37,082 tests were completed. 7 in isolation, 224 recovered/discharged, and 7 deaths.
• November 2nd, 2020 – One (1) New Case from Holland – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 238 confirmed Barbados cases. 126 females and 112 males after 36,364 tests were completed—8 in isolation, 222 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• November 2nd, 2020 – 50 Countries Now In COVID-19 High-Risk Category – Effective Tuesday, November 3, fourteen (14) more countries will be added to the list of those deemed high risk for COVID-19 by health authorities in Barbados, bringing the total number in this category to 50. High-risk countries are Antigua and Barbuda, Cayman Islands, Cuba, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Iceland, Japan, Martinique, Norway, Sri Lanka, and the United Arab Emirates. These join 36 others in this category, including Barbados’ major tourism markets – the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada, and the Caribbean islands of Jamaica, Guyana, and Trinidad and Tobago. Five (5) countries are now deemed a medium risk for entry. These are Australia, Bermuda, New Zealand, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, and the Grenadines. There are only two countries in the low-risk category – Egypt and Greenland, while six are categorized as shallow risk – Anguilla, China, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, and St. Kitts and Nevis. All persons traveling to Barbados from high and medium-risk countries must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test done at an accredited or certified facility within three days before arrival. However, persons arriving from Canada are allowed to be tested on arrival in Barbados if they cannot receive their test results in time for departure from their country. All high-risk passengers are required to quarantine at a designated hotel or approved villa at their own expense or free of charge at a government facility, up to the time of a second test, four to five days after the first test.
  At the end of the period, if they test negative, they are discharged from quarantine but will continue to be monitored for seven days from the time of arrival. Passengers from medium-risk countries are monitored for seven days after arrival and must also undergo a second test within four to five days. Persons from low-risk countries are strongly advised to have a negative test taken within five days of arrival, and those who arrive without it will be tested on arrival. Those coming to Barbados from very low-risk countries do not require an entry test.
• November 2nd, 2020 – New Emergency Management COVID-19 Protocols – Emergency Management (COVID-19) Protocol (No. 4) Directive, 2020 – the Official Gazette – October 29, 2020 – Part A – No. 117 (Package) the Prime Minister on the advice of the Chief Medical Officer issue the following Directive for the period from the 29th day of October 2020 to the 27th day of March 2021. With effect from the 29th day of October 2020 to the 27th day of March 2021, every person and business establishment shall comply with this Directive.
• November 1st, 2020 – One (1) Recovery – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 237 confirmed Barbados cases. 126 females and 111 males after 35,884 tests were completed—7 in isolation, 222 recovered, and 7 deaths.

October 2020 Covid-19 Situation Reports for Barbados

• October 31st, 2020 – One (1) New Case, Three (3) Recoveries – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 237 confirmed Barbados cases. 126 females and 111 males after 35,518 tests were completed—8 in isolation, 221 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• October 29th, 2020 – One (1) New Case – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 236 confirmed Barbados cases. 125 females and 111 males after 34,998 tests were completed—10 in isolation, 218 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• October 28th, 2020 – Two (2) New Cases, One (1) Recovery Over Two Days – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 234 confirmed Barbados cases. 124 females and 110 males after 34,310 tests were completed—9 in isolation, 217 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• October 27th, 2020 – Seven (7) recoveries – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 233 confirmed Barbados cases. 123 females and 110 males after 33,795 tests were completed—8 in isolation, 217 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• October 25th, 2020 – Three (3) New Cases – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 233 confirmed Barbados cases. 123 females and 110 males after 33,467 tests were completed—15 in isolation, 210 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• October 24th, 2020 – Three (3) New Cases, Two (2) Recoveries – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 230 confirmed cases in Barbados. 122 females and 108 males after 33,136 tests were completed—12 in isolation, 210 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• October 23rd, 2020 – One (1) New Case, One (1) Recovery – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 227 confirmed Barbados cases. 120 females and 107 males after 32,740 tests were completed—11 in isolation, 208 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• October 23rd, 2020 – Two (2) New Cases – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 226 confirmed Barbados cases. 120 females and 106 males after 32,374 tests were completed—11 in isolation, 207 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• October 22nd, 2020 – Two (2) New Cases and Two (2) Recoveries – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 224 confirmed cases in Barbados. 119 females and 105 males after 31,982 tests were completed—9 in isolation, 207 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• October 21st, 2020 – One (1) Recovery – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 222 confirmed Barbados cases. 118 females and 104 males after 31,534 tests were completed—9 in isolation, 205 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• October 20th, 2020 – Quarantine Breaches – It is mandatory for all persons arriving in Barbados from countries categorized as high risk to go into quarantine for a period of four to five days from the receipt of their first valid negative COVID-19 PCR test. At the end of the period, they are retested, and if they continue to be negative for the virus are discharged from quarantine. Persons in breach of any of the quarantine stipulations will, on summary conviction, be subject to a fine of BDS $50,000, imprisonment for one year, or both.
• October 20th, 2020 – One (1) Recovery – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 222 confirmed Barbados cases. 118 females and 104 males after 31,013 tests were completed—10 in isolation, 204 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• October 19th, 2020 – One (1) Recovery – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 222 confirmed Barbados cases. 118 females and 104 males after 31,013 tests were completed—10 in isolation, 204 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• October 18th, 2020 – One (1) New Case and Three (3) Recoveries – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 222 confirmed Barbados cases. 118 females and 104 males after 30,602 tests were completed—11 in isolation, 203 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• October 17th, 2020 – Two (2) New Cases and Five (5) Recoveries – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 221 confirmed Barbados cases. 117 females and 104 males after 30,241 tests were completed. 13 in isolation, 200 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• October 16th, 2020 –  One (1) New Case Barbados COVID-19 Update – 219 confirmed Barbados cases. 117 females and 102 males after 29,854 tests were completed—17 in isolation, 195 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• October 15th, 2020 – Three (3) New Cases and Three (3) Recoveries – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 218 confirmed Barbados cases. 117 females and 101 males after 29,397 tests were completed—16 in isolation, 195 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• October 15th, 2020 – Canada Moving Into COVID-19 High-Risk Category – Effective Friday, October 16, Canada has been placed at high risk in the latest Barbados travel protocols. This is in response to an uptick of COVID-19 cases in the North American country. According to the updated protocols, travelers arriving from Canada are strongly encouraged to take a COVID-19 PCR test a maximum of three days before arrival. The protocol states that if persons arriving from this destination are unable to receive their test results in time for travel, they will be tested on arrival in Barbados. All persons from high-risk destinations arriving with a valid negative PCR test must remain in quarantine at an approved hotel or villa at their own expense or a government facility free of charge until their second test, which will be administered four or five days after the first. During this time, they will not be allowed to leave the property in which they are quarantining, and there will also be limited access to areas within the property. There are currently 35 countries listed as high risk in Barbados’ protocols.
• October 15th, 2020 – Contact Information For COVID-19 Monitoring Unit – The COVID-19 Monitoring Unit now has a direct line and may be reached at +1 (246) 536-3865. The Head of the Unit, Ronald Chapman, may be contacted at +1 (246) 536-3855.
• October 15th, 2020 – New Emergency Management COVID-19 Protocols & Proclamation – Click The Official Gazette, September 28, 2020, Part A, No. 103 Package to download the following Official Gazette Part A 2020.09.28:
  – S.I. 2020 No. 52: A Proclamation declaring that a public health emergency exists in Barbados
  – S.I. 2020 No. 53: Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Nurses) (No. 2) Order, 2020.
  – S.I. 2020 No. 54: Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Medical Practitioners) Order, 2020.
  – S.I. 2020 No. 55: Emergency Management (COVID-19) (No. 2) Order, 2020.
  – S.I. 2020 No. 56: A Proclamation re Medicinal Cannabis Industry Act, 2019.– Emergency Management (COVID-19) Protocol (No. 3) Directive, 2020
  – Emergency Management (COVID-19) Churches (No. 4) Directive, 2020
• October 14th, 2020 – Five (5) New Cases and Five (5) Recoveries – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 215 confirmed Barbados cases. 116 females and 99 males after 29,017tests were completed. 16 in isolation, 192 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• October 13th, 2020 – Barbadian Man Tests Positive On Friday – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 206 confirmed Barbados cases. 113 females and 93 males after 27,350 tests were completed—16 in isolation, 183 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• October 12th, 2020 – Two (2) New Cases, Three (3) Recoveries – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 208 confirmed Barbados cases. 113 females and 95 males after 27,773 tests were completed—16 in isolation, 183 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• October 11th, 2020 – Barbadian Man Tests Positive On Friday – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 206 confirmed Barbados cases. 113 females and 93 males after 27,350 tests were completed—16 in isolation, 183 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• October 10th, 2020 – One (1) new positive case and one (1) recovery – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 205 confirmed cases in Barbados. 113 females and 92 males after 26,971 tests were completed—15 in isolation, 183 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• October 9th, 2020 – One (1) new positive case – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 204 confirmed Barbados cases. 112 females and 92 males after 26,443 tests were completed—15 in isolation, 182 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• October 8th, 2020 – No New Positives Following 575 Tests – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 203 confirmed cases in Barbados. 111 females and 92 males after 25,968 tests were completed. 14 in isolation, 182 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• October 7th, 2020 – Three (3) new imported cases – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 203 confirmed cases in Barbados. 111 females and 92 males after 25,393 tests were completed. 14 in isolation, 182 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• October 5th, 2020 – One (1) new case – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 200 confirmed Barbados cases. 108 females and 92 males after 24,849 tests were completed—11 in isolation, 182 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• October 4th, 2020 – Three (3) new cases – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 199 confirmed Barbados cases. 108 females and 91 males after 24,628 tests were completed—10 in isolation, 182 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• October 4th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – a cluster of COVID-19 cases within one family, six family members were diagnosed with COVID-19 between September 30 and yesterday. The cluster has been traced to a Barbadian woman who returned from the United Kingdom on September 19 and tested positive for COVID-19 after a second test on September 24 – 199 confirmed cases in Barbados. 108 females and 91 males after 24,628 tests were completed—10 in isolation, 182 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• October 4th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – The Ellerslie School, Black Rock, St. Michael, will be temporarily closed for the next 14 days after a student there tested positive for COVID-19. The student, a 15-year-old female who is in Fifth Form, was one of three persons who recently tested positive for the virus.
• October 3rd, 2020 – One (1) new case, three (3) recoveries – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 196 confirmed Barbados cases. 107 females and 89 males after 24,360 tests were completed—7 in isolation, 182 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• October 1st, 2020 – Three (3) new cases – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 193 confirmed Barbados cases. 105 females and 88 males after 23,750 tests were completed—7 in isolation, 179 recovered, and 7 deaths.
  The new protocol requesting a repeat test four to five days after the first test is based on the World HealthOrganisation’s current evidence. We are convinced that even in these uncertain times that the public health of Barbadians will remain protected;
• The mandatory pre-testing was instituted as a good public health measure to ensure that there would be a reduction in the risk of transmission of the COVID-19 virus from passenger to passenger while on a commercial airliner. This will be subject to continuous review;
• The Ministry is working closely with private sector agencies to expand the availability of PCR COVID testing in the private sector for those willing to pay for such a service;

September 2020 Covid-19 Situation Reports for Barbados

• September 30th, 2020 – No new cases – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 190 confirmed cases in Barbados. 103 females and 87 males after 23,468 tests were completed. 4 in isolation, 179 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• September 29th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – Barbados Travel Protocols – released on September 24th, 2020.
• September 29th, 2020 – No new cases – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 190 confirmed cases in Barbados. 103 females and 87 males after 23,225 tests were completed—5 in isolation, 178 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• September 28th, 2020 – No new cases – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 190 confirmed cases in Barbados. 103 females and 87 males after 23,032 tests were completed—5 in isolation, 178 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• September 27th, 2020 – No new cases – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 190 confirmed cases in Barbados. 103 females and 87 males after 22,963 tests were completed—5 in isolation, 178 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• September 26th, 2020 – No new cases – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 190 confirmed cases in Barbados. 103 females and 87 males after 22,780 tests were completed—5 in isolation, 178 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• September 25th, 2020 – Barbados’ COVID-19 Protocols Also Beneficial To Tourists – The ‘strict’ COVID-19 protocols the Government of Barbados has implemented are beneficial not only for locals but also for visitors to the island as well.
• September 25th, 2020 – One (1) new case, 3 recoveries – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 190 confirmed cases in Barbados. 103 females and 87 males after 22,536 tests were completed—8 in isolation, 175 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• September 24th, 2020 – No new cases – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 189 confirmed cases in Barbados. 102 females and 87 males after 22,212 tests were completed—8 in isolation, 174 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• September 23rd, 2020 – No new cases, 1 recovery – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 189 confirmed Barbados cases. 102 females and 87 males after 21,972 tests were completed—8 in isolation, 174 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• September 22nd, 2020 – The CARICOM Travel Bubble Has Started.
• September 22nd, 2020 –Smooth Return To School On Day One.
• September 21st, 2020 – No new cases – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 189 confirmed cases in Barbados. 102 females and 87 males after 21,578 tests were completed. 9 in isolation, 173 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• September 20th, 2020 – Four (4) new cases, one (1) recovery – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 189 confirmed cases in Barbados. 102 females and 87 males after 21,475 tests were completed. 9 in isolation, 173 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• September 18, 2020 – No new cases – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 185 confirmed cases in Barbados. 98 females and 87 males after 21,069 tests were completed—6 in isolation, 172 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• September 18th, 2020 – Guidelines for the Safe Operation of Schools in Barbados – download now.
• September 17th, 2020 – No new cases – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 185 confirmed cases in Barbados. 98 females and 87 males after 20,768 tests were completed—7 in isolation, 171 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• September 16th, 2020 – One (1) new case, two (2) recoveries – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 185 confirmed cases in Barbados. 98 females and 87 males after 20,546 tests were completed—7 in isolation, 171 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• September 15th, 2020 – Option to Self-Isolate – Persons who test positive for COVID-19 after arriving in Barbados are now given the option to self-isolate at designated properties at their own expense.
• September 15th, 2020 – Negative Test Mandatory To Enter From High And Medium Risk Countries – Effective Saturday, September 19, 2020, everyone arriving in Barbados from a country designated as high or medium risk for COVID-19 will be required to travel with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result. Persons arriving without a valid negative test result may be denied entry. Test results must be submitted electronically at www.travelform.gov.bb, and travelers are also required to present a copy, bearing their name, on arrival.
• September 15th, 2020 – One (1)  new case, four (4) recoveries – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 184 confirmed cases in Barbados. 97 females and 87 males after 20,322 tests were completed—8 in isolation, 169 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• September 15th, 2020 – One (1)  new case, four (4) recoveries – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 184 confirmed cases in Barbados. 97 females and 87 males after 20,322 tests were completed—8 in isolation, 169 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• September 14th, 2020 – Barbados Travel Protocols (Effective September 11, 2020) Barbados Travel Protocols (Updated September 11, 2020)
• September 14th, 2020 – Two (2) new cases – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 183 confirmed Barbados cases. 96 females and 87 males after 20,121 tests were completed—11 in isolation, 165 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• September 13th, 2020 – Two (2) new cases – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 181 confirmed Barbados cases. 94 females and 87 males after 20,016 tests were completed—10 in isolation, 164 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• September 12th, 2020 – One (1) new case, six (6) recoveries – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 181 confirmed cases in Barbados. 94 females and 87 males after 19,790 tests were completed—10 in isolation, 164 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• September 11th, 2020 – One recovery – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 180 confirmed cases in Barbados. 93 females and 87 males after 19,444 tests were completed—15 in isolation, 158 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• September 10th, 2020 – One recovery – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 180 confirmed cases in Barbados. 93 females and 87 males after 19,140 tests were completed—16 in isolation, 157 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• September 8th, 2020 – One recovery – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 180 confirmed cases in Barbados. 93 females and 87 males after 18,762 tests were completed—17 in isolation, 156 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• September 6th, 2020 – One new case – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 179 confirmed cases in Barbados. 93 females and 86 males after 18,464 tests were completed—18 in isolation, 154 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• September 5th, 2020 – No new cases, one (1) recovery – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 178 confirmed Barbados cases. 92 females and 86 males after 18,205 tests were completed—17 in isolation, 154 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• September 4th, 2020 – Revised Definition For Quarantine Villas – A villa for quarantine is defined in the updated travel protocols, which came into effect today, Friday, September 4, as a self-contained accommodation unit, which shares no common areas with other properties such as gyms, laundry rooms or swimming pools. The villa must be for the exclusive use of the party of each reservation. Guests are not permitted to leave the accommodation during the quarantine period. There must be no visitors to the property, except the property manager or a villa management company representative. Staffing at the property must be at reduced levels, and staff must wear full industry-standard personal protective equipment while working. There must be 24-hour staffed security or security cameras monitored by a security firm in Barbados, capable of ensuring that quarantine is not violated.
• September 4th, 2020 – One (1)  new case, three (3) recoveries – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 178 confirmed Barbados cases. 92 females and 86 males after 17,979 tests were completed—18 in isolation, 153 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• September 4th, 2020 – Ministry of Tourism & International Transport – Click here to download the Barbados Travel Protocols (Effective September 4, 2020), which come into effect from September 4, 2020.
• September 3rd, 2020 – One (1)  new case, one (1) recovery – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 177 confirmed Barbados cases. 91 females and 86 males after 17,677 tests were completed—20 in isolation, 150 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• September 2nd, 2020 – No new cases, three (3) recoveries – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 176 confirmed cases in Barbados. 90 females and 86 males after 17,492 tests were completed. 20 in isolation, 149 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• September 1st, 2020 – Two (2) new cases – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 176 confirmed Barbados cases. 90 females and 86 males after 17,332 tests were completed—23 in isolation, 146 recovered, and 7 deaths.

August 2020 Covid-19 Situation Reports for Barbados

• August 31st, 2020 – No new cases – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 174 confirmed cases in Barbados. 89 females and 85 males after 17,180 tests were completed—21 in isolation, 146 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• August 30th, 2020 – Three (3) new cases, four (4) recoveries – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 173 confirmed Barbados cases. 88 females and 85 males after 17,057 tests were completed—21 in isolation, 145 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• August 29h, 2020 – Four (4) new cases – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 170 confirmed cases in Barbados. 87 females and 83 males after 16,780 tests were completed—22 in isolation, 141 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• August 28th, 2020 – One (1) new case, one (1) recovery – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 166 confirmed Barbados cases. 84 females and 82 males after 16,538 tests were completed—18 in isolation, 141 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• August 27th, 2020 – No new cases – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 165 confirmed cases in Barbados. 84 females and 81 males after 16,356 tests were completed—18 in isolation, 140 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• August 26th, 2020 – One (1) new case, seven (7) recoveries – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 165 confirmed cases in Barbados. 84 females and 81 males after 16,162 tests were completed—19 in isolation, 139 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• August 25th, 2020 – Three (3) new cases – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 164 confirmed Barbados cases. 84 females and 80 males after 15,990 tests were completed—25 in isolation, 139 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• August 24th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 161 confirmed cases in Barbados. 84 females and 77 males after 15,811 tests were completed—22 in isolation, 132 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• August 23rd, 2020 – Three (3) new cases, six (6) recoveries – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 161 confirmed Barbados cases. 84 females and 77 males after 15,717 tests were completed—22 in isolation, 132 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• August 22nd, 2020 – One (1) new case, two (2) recoveries – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 158 confirmed cases in Barbados. 83 females and 75 males after 15,503 tests were completed—25 in isolation, 126 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• August 21st, 2020 – One (1) new case – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 157 confirmed Barbados cases. 82 females and 75 males after 15,332 tests were completed—26 in isolation, 124 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• August 20th, 2020 – One (1) new case – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 156 confirmed Barbados cases. 81 females and 75 males after 15,028 tests were completed—26 in isolation, 123 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• August 19th, 2020 – Two (2) new cases, one (1) recovery – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 155 confirmed cases in Barbados. 81 females and 74 males after 14,879 tests were completed—25 in isolation, 123 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• August 18th, 2020 – One (1) new case – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 153 confirmed Barbados cases. 81 females and 72 males after 14,674 tests were completed—24 in isolation, 122 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• August 17th, 2020 – One (1) new case – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 152 confirmed Barbados cases. 81 females and 71 males after 14,542 tests were completed—23 in isolation, 122 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• August 16th, 2020 – One (1) new case, one (1) recovery – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 151 confirmed cases in Barbados. 80 females and 71 males after 14,423 tests were completed—22 in isolation, 122 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• August 15th, 2020 – Two (2) new cases, two (2) recoveries – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 150 confirmed Barbados cases. 79 females and 71 males after 14,217 tests were completed—22 in isolation, 121 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• August 14th, 2020 – Four (4) new cases, one (1) recovery – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 148 confirmed Barbados cases. 77 females and 71 males after 14,037 tests were completed—22 in isolation, 119 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• August 13th, 2020 – Three (3) people discharged today – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 144 confirmed Barbados cases. 75 females and 69 males after 13,657 tests were completed—19 in isolation, 118 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• August 12th, 2020 – One-year-old tests positive – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 144 confirmed cases in Barbados. 75 females and 69 males after 13,489 tests were completed—22 in isolation, 115 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• August 11th, 2020 – Travellers to Barbados are reminded that they must adhere to all COVID-19 protocols, as set out in the Emergency Management COVID-19 Protocol (No.2) Directive, 2020.
• August 11th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 143 confirmed cases in Barbados. 75 females and 68 males after 13,313 tests were completed—24 in isolation, 112 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• August 10th, 2020 – One (1) new case, no recoveries – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 143 confirmed Barbados cases. 75 females and 68 males after 13,143 tests were completed—24 in isolation, 112 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• August 9th, 2020 – The Official Gazette Part A- 7 Aug 2020- SI 2020.38 and COVID-19 Protocol No.2 Directive, 2020
• August 9th, 2020 – Four (4) new cases, four (4) recoveries – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 142 confirmed Barbados cases. 75 females and 67 males after 13,016 tests were completed—23 in isolation, 112 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• August 8th, 2020 – Eight (8) people discharged today from isolation – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 138 confirmed Barbados cases. 74 females and 64 males after 12,785 tests were completed—23 in isolation, 108 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• August 7th, 2020 – Retesting Results In Three New Cases – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 138 confirmed Barbados cases. 74 females and 64 males after 12,570 tests were completed—31 in isolation, 100 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• August 6th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 133 confirmed cases in Barbados. 72 females and 61 males after 12,233 tests were completed—26 in isolation, 100 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• August 5th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update -Travelers to Barbados who are unable to receive a COVID-19 test in their country may do so on arrival in Barbados, where the test “is of a certain quality.”
• August 5th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 133 confirmed cases in Barbados. 72 females and 61 males after 12,233 tests were completed—26 in isolation, 100 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• August 4th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – For the second day in a row, Barbados has recorded no new cases of COVID-19.
• August 4th, 2020 – University of the West Indies – UWI COVID-19 Task Force Create Ethics Handbook.
• August 3rd, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 132 confirmed cases in Barbados. 71 females and 61 males after 11,711 tests were completed—27 in isolation, 98 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• August 3rd, 2020 – No new cases – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 110 confirmed cases in Barbados. 61 females and 49 males after 10,771 tests were completed—8 in isolation, 95 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• August 3rd, 2020 – Travel Protocols For Barbados – Updated August 3, 2020 – download Travel Protocols for Barbados
• August 2nd, 2020 – 12 new cases – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 132 confirmed cases in Barbados. 71 females and 61 males after 11,558 tests were completed—27 in isolation, 98 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• August 1st, 2020 – No new cases – our public health protocols are working – 122 confirmed Barbados cases. 66 females and 56 males after 11,288 tests were completed—17 in isolation, 98 recovered, and 7 deaths.

July 2020 Covid-19 Situation Reports for Barbados

• July 30th, 2020 – Inaccurate Online Article – I want to assure them that the U.K., Canada, and other medium-risk countries are not considered for quarantine on arrival in Barbados.
• July 29th, 2020 – No new cases – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 110 confirmed cases in Barbados. 61 females and 49 males after 10,771 tests were completed—8 in isolation, 95 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• July 28th, 2020 – No new cases – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 110 confirmed cases in Barbados. 61 females and 49 males after 10,544 tests were completed—9 in isolation, 94 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• July 27th, 2020 – No new cases – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 110 confirmed cases in Barbados. 61 females and 49 males after 10,544 tests were completed—9 in isolation, 94 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• July 26th, 2020 – No new cases – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 110 confirmed cases in Barbados. 61 females and 49 males after 10,403 tests were completed—9 in isolation, 94 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• July 24th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 108 confirmed cases in Barbados. 59 females and 49 males after 10,140 tests were completed—7 in isolation, 94 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• July 22nd, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 106 confirmed cases in Barbados. 58 females and 48 males after 9,884 tests were completed—5 in isolation, 94 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• July 19th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 105 confirmed cases in Barbados. 58 females and 47 males after 9,495 tests were completed—7 in isolation, 91 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• July 16th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 104 confirmed cases in Barbados. 58 females and 46 males after 9,160 tests were completed—7 in isolation, 90 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• July 16th, 2020 – Travel Protocols for the Tourism Sector of Barbados:
• Travel Protocols for Safe Entry into the Island – PDF – Barbados Travel Protocols 2020.
• COVID-19 Protocols for the Re-opening of the Tourist Accommodation Sector – PDF – BTMI Covid-19 Protocols to re-open the Tourist Accommodation Sector.
• Health and Safety Protocols for Commercial Travel and Visitor Arrivals – PDF – BTMI Health and Safety Commercial Travel & Visitor Arrivals.
• Attractions and Places of Interest – PDF – BTMI Health and Safety Protocols for The Tourism Sectors – Attractions and Places of Interest.
• Health and Safety Protocols for Car Rental Companies – PDF –BTMI Health and Safety Protocols for The Tourism Sectors – Car Rental Companies.
• Health and Safety Protocols for Lifeguards, NCC Staff, and Beachgoers – PDF – BTMI Health and Safety Protocols for The Tourism Sectors -Lifeguards, NCC Staff, and Beachgoers.
• Health and Safety Protocols for Tour Guides – PDF – BTMI Health and Safety Protocols for The Tourism Sectors – Tour Guides.
• Health and Safety Protocols for Water Sports Operators – PDF – BTMI Health and Safety Protocols for The Tourism Sectors – Watersports Operators.
• Covid-19 Framework for the Recommencement of the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre – PDF – BTMI COVID-19 Framework – Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre COVID-19 Protocols.
• July 16th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 104 confirmed cases in Barbados. 58 females and 46 males after 9,160 tests were completed—7 in isolation, 90 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• July 11th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 103 confirmed cases in Barbados. 57 females and 46 males after 8,801 tests were completed—6 in isolation, 90 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• July 11th, 2020 – Myths about COVID-19 – provided by the Barbados Government Information Service (BGIS)
• July 8th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 98 confirmed cases in Barbados. 54 females and 44 males after 8,411 tests were completed—1 in isolation, 90 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• July 7th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 98 confirmed cases in Barbados. 54 females and 44 males after 8,411 tests were completed—1 in isolation, 90 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• July 6th, 2020 – COVID-19 Protocols For Day Spas, Gyms & Fitness Establishments – 1 in isolation, 90 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• July 6th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 98 confirmed cases in Barbados. 54 females and 44 males after 8,268 tests were completed—1 in isolation, 90 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• July 5th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 98 confirmed cases in Barbados. 54 females and 44 males after 8,251 tests were completed—1 in isolation, 90 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• July 4th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 97 confirmed cases in Barbados. 53 females and 44 males after 8,120 tests were completed.
• July 3rd, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 97 confirmed cases in Barbados. 53 females and 44 males after 8,001 tests were completed. Zero in isolation, 90 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• July 2nd, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 97 confirmed cases in Barbados. 53 females and 44 males after 7,934 tests were completed. Zero in isolation, 90 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• July 1st, 2020 – three full-body thermal imaging scanners were donated to the Government by Sagicor Life Inc. One scanner has been installed at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) and the other two at the Grantley Adams International Airport. The scanners, valued at BDS 300,000, “will assist with identifying potential carriers of the virus.” “With the planned reopening of this island’s borders, the threat of COVID-19 is ever-present, so we are certain [the scanners] will be an asset to our medical teams,” Mr. Inniss concluded.
• July 1st, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 97 confirmed cases in Barbados. 53 females and 44 males after 7,869 tests were completed. Zero in isolation, 90 recovered, and 7 deaths.

June 2020 Covid-19 Situation Reports for Barbados

• June 30th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 97 confirmed cases in Barbados. 53 females and 44 males after 7,821 tests were completed. Zero in isolation, 90 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• June 29th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 97 confirmed cases in Barbados. 53 females and 44 males after 7,770 tests were completed. Zero in isolation, 90 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• June 28th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 97 confirmed cases in Barbados. 53 females and 44 males after 7,756 tests were completed. Zero in isolation, 90 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• June 27th, 2020 – Official Gazette, Part A, No. 67 – information on the Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Amendment) (No.2) Order, 2020, Emergency Management (COVID-19) Protocols Directive, 2020 and the Emergency Management (COVID-19) Churches (No.3) Directive, 2020.
• June 26th, 2020 – Prime Minister’s Address To The Nation
• June 26th, 2020 – Commercial Air Traffic Resumes July 12 With Protocols – BGIS
• June 26th, 2020 – No More Curfews Effective Wednesday, July 1 – BGIS
• June 26th, 2020 – COVID-19 Monitoring Unit Set-Up (BGIS)
• June 26th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – No Confirmed Cases In Barbados
• June 23rd, 2020 – Barbados Reopening Under Safe Protocols (BGIS)
• June 23rd, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 97 confirmed cases in Barbados. 53 females and 44 males after 7,530 tests were completed—5 in isolation, 85 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• June 22nd, 2020 – Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Thanks, Barbados (BGIS)
• June 22nd, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 97 confirmed cases in Barbados. 53 females and 44 males after 7,474 tests were completed—5 in isolation, 85 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• June 19th, 2020 – Barbados Receives Boost In Fight Against COVID-19 thanks to the United States Military Liaison Office (USMLO).
• June 19th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – No New Cases – 97 confirmed cases, 53 females, and 44 males after 7,345 tests were completed. 5 in isolation, 85 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• June 18th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – No New Positives Today – 97 confirmed cases, 53 females, and 44 males after 7,308 tests were completed. 5 in isolation, 85 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• June 17th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 2 People Leave Isolation Today – 97 confirmed cases – 53 females – 44 males – 7,308 tests completed – 5 in isolation – 85 recovered – 7 deaths.
• June 17th, 2020 – Amendment To Protocol On Masks In Classrooms – It will no longer be mandatory for students and teachers who have returned to school to wear face masks while physically distancing in the classroom.
• June 16th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – No New Cases Today – 97 confirmed cases, 53 females, and 44 males after 6,960 tests were completed. 7 in isolation, 83 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• June 15th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – One New Case Today – 97 confirmed cases, 53 females, and 44 males after 6,732 tests were completed. 7 in isolation, 83 recovered, and 7 deaths.
• June 14th, 2020 – Emergency Management (COVID-19) Directives for Curfew (No.7), Churches (No.2), and Public Service Vehicles (No.2)
• June 14th, 2020 – The Ministry of Health and Wellness has implemented a new policy that allows home quarantine for passengers arriving on flights that originated in countries classified as low risk for COVID-19 cases.
• June 14th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – All Negative Test Results Today – 96 confirmed cases, 52 females – 44 males – 6,449 tests completed – 6 in isolation – 83 recovered – 7 deaths.
• June 13th, 2020 – Chinese Donate Medical Supplies To Barbados
• June 13th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – All Negative Test Results Today – 96 confirmed cases – 52 females – 44 males – 6,558 tests completed – 6 in isolation – 83 recovered – 7 deaths.
• June 12th, 2020 – More Businesses & Activities To Resume From Monday, June 15th, 2020
• June 12th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 67 People Test Negative
• June 11th, 2020 – Green Light For Businesses To Reopen
• June 11th, 2020 – Day Care Centres To Reopen June 22
• June 11th, 2020 – Curfew Hours To Be Adjusted From June 15
• June 9th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – No Positive Cases Today – 96 confirmed cases – 52 females – 44 males – 6,321 tests completed – 6 in isolation – 83 recovered – 7 deaths.
• June 9th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – Emergency Management (COVID-19) Order – Public Service Vehicles
• June 9th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – Lab Tests Surpass 6,000 – 92 confirmed cases – 49 females – 43 males – 6,005 tests completed – 4 in isolation – 81 recovered – 7 deaths.
• June 8th, 2020 – Emergency Management (COVID-19) Order, 2020 Directive 6
• June 8th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 25 People Test Negative – 92 confirmed cases – 49 females – 43 males – 5,925 tests completed – 4 in isolation – 81 recovered – 7 deaths.
• June 7th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 30 People Negative – 92 confirmed cases – 49 females – 43 males – 5,900 tests completed – 4 in isolation – 81 recovered – 7 deaths.
• June 6th, 2020 – Changes To COVID-19 Church Restrictions
• June 6th, 2020 – Communion Allowed; Must Be No Physical Contact.
• June 6th, 2020 – No New Cases For A Second Week
• June 3rd, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – Five Recoveries, Four Left In Isolation – 92 confirmed cases – 49 females – 43 males – 5,580 tests completed – 4 in isolation – 81 recovered – 7 deaths.
• June 2nd, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – No New Positives In 28 Tests – 92 confirmed cases – 49 females – 43 males – 5,499 tests completed – 9 in isolation – 76 recovered – 7 deaths.
• June 1st, 2020 – Schools To Reopen In June; Protocols In Place
• June 1st, 2020 – Guidelines For Safe Reopening Of Schools
• June 1st, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – No New Cases Today – 92 confirmed cases – 49 females – 43 males – 5,471 tests completed – 9 in isolation – 76 recovered – 7 deaths.

May 2020 Covid-19 Situation Reports for Barbados

• May 31st, 2020 – New Protocols For Hurricane Shelters This Year
• May 31st, 2020 – Framework For Restaurant & Food Services Industry
• May 31st, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – No New Cases Today – 92 confirmed cases – 49 females – 43 males – 5,434 tests completed – 9 in isolation – 76 recovered – 7 deaths.
• May 30th, 2020 – Emergency Management (COVID-19) Curfew, (No.6) Directive, 2020
• May 30th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – No New Cases This Week – 92 confirmed cases – 49 females – 43 males – 5,390 tests completed – 9 in isolation – 76 recovered – 7 deaths.
• May 29th, 2020 – Tips For Using Beaches & Public Parks
• May 29th, 2020 – Tips For Using Beaches & Public Parks
• May 29th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – No New Cases Today – 92 confirmed cases – 49 females – 43 males – 5,272 tests completed – 9 in isolation – 76 recovered – 7 deaths.
• May 29th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – Monday Reopening For Several Businesses & Sectors
• May 29th, 2020 – Churches & Faith-Based Groups To Resume From June 1
• May 29th, 2020 – Attorney General: Alphabet System Discontinued
• May 28th, 2020 – No National Senior Games For 2020
• May 28h, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – No New Cases For 4th Straight Day – 92 confirmed cases – 49 females – 43 males – 5,201 tests completed – 9 in isolation – 76 recovered – 7 deaths.
• May 27th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – No New Cases, Five Leave Isolation Today – 92 confirmed cases – 49 females – 43 males – 5,038 tests completed – 9 in isolation – 76 recovered – 7 deaths.
• May 26th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – No Positives Today – 92 confirmed cases – 49 females – 43 males – 5,038 tests completed – 9 in isolation – 76 recovered – 7 deaths.
• May 26th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – No Positives Today – 92 confirmed cases – 49 females – 43 males – 5,038 tests completed – 9 in isolation – 76 recovered – 7 deaths.
• May 25th, 2020 – Hurricane Season Preparedness & COVID-19
• May 25th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – One Person Leaves Isolation; No New COVID-19 Positives – 92 confirmed cases – 49 females – 43 males – 4,788 tests completed – 14 in isolation – 71 recovered – 7 deaths.
• May 24th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – No New Cases Today – 92 confirmed cases – 49 females – 43 males – 4,732 tests completed – 15 in isolation – 70 recovered – 7 deaths.
• May 23rd, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – Two Women Test Positive Today – 92 confirmed cases – 49 females – 43 males – 4,664 tests completed – 15 in isolation – 70 recovered – 7 deaths.
• May 22nd, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – All Negative Test Results Today – 90 confirmed cases – 47 females – 43 males – 4,541 tests completed – 13 in isolation – 70 recovered – 7 deaths.
• May 21st, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – No New Cases Today – 90 confirmed cases – 47 females – 43 males – 4,438 tests completed – 13 in isolation – 70 recovered – 7 deaths.
• May 21st, 2020 – COVID-19 Protocol Developed On Public Service Cleaning
• May 20th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – Two Recoveries, No New Cases – 90 confirmed cases – 47 females – 43 males – 4,322 tests completed – 13 in isolation – 70 recovered – 7 deaths.
• May 19th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – Two New Cases – 90 confirmed cases – 47 females – 43 males – 4,167 tests completed – 15 in isolation – 68 recovered – 7 deaths.
• May 18th, 2020 – Emergency Management (COVID-19) Order, 2020 Directive 5, May 18 -31
• May 17th, 2020 – Emergency Management (COVID-19) Curfew (NO. 5) Directive, 2020
• May 17th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – Two New Cases And One Recovery – 88 confirmed cases – 46 females – 42 males – 3,924 tests completed – 13 in isolation – 68 recovered – 7 deaths.
• May 16th, 2020 – COVID-19 Protocols for Hairdressing Salons
• May 16th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – Confirmed Cases Now 86 – 44 females – 42 males – 3,783 tests completed – 12 in isolation – 67 recovered – 7 deaths.
• May 15th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – No New Cases – 85 confirmed cases – 44 females – 41 males – 3,651 tests completed – 13 in isolation – 65 recovered – 7 deaths.
• May 15th, 2020 – NIS Receives 36,482 Unemployment Claims.
• May 15th, 2020 – Businesses, Churches & Some Sports To Resume
• May 14th, 2020 – Frequently Asked Questions – COVID-19
• May 14th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – No New Cases Today – 85 confirmed cases – 44 females – 41 males – 3,480 tests completed – 13 in isolation – 65 recovered – 7 deaths.
• May 13th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – Eight Persons Leave Isolation Today
• May 12th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – One New Case Today – 85 confirmed cases – 44 females – 41 males – 3,185 tests completed – 21 in isolation – 57 recovered – 7 deaths.
• May 12th, 2020 – As per the Barbados Government Information Service (BGIS) – A 31-year-old Barbadian male is the latest COVID-19 positive case in Barbados. The Ministry of Health and Wellness is currently investigating his case since he has no recent travel history, nor can he be linked to any known contacts. His was the only positive result among 177 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory yesterday. There are now 85 cases of COVID-19 – 44 females and 41 males. The number of persons in isolation has moved to 21, while the number of recovered persons remains 57. There have been seven deaths. The public health laboratory has now completed 3,185 tests.
• As the phased reopening of businesses and the public sector continues, CEO of the Transport Board Fabian Wharton is today reminding the public of strict guidelines as it relates to commuting.” With more people beginning to report to work, we expect to see incremental increases in ridership,” said Wharton. He continued, “We are still in the midst of a public health emergency, and by the curfew directive, we are reminding persons that all passengers must wear face masks when riding the buses.”
• May 11th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – No New Cases Today – 84 confirmed cases – 44 females – 40 males – 3,008 tests completed – 20 in isolation – 57 recovered – 7 deaths.
• May 10th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – No Positive Cases Today – 84 confirmed cases – 44 females – 40 males – 2,990 tests completed – 20 in isolation – 57 recovered – 7 deaths.
• May 9th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – One New Case And Four Recoveries – 84 confirmed cases – 44 females – 40 males – 2,926 tests completed – 20 in isolation – 57 recovered – 7 deaths.
• May 8th, 2020 – COVID-19 Protocols For Domestic Industry Workers
• May 8th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – One New Case Today – 83 confirmed cases – 44 females – 39 males – 2,788 tests completed – 23 in isolation – 53 recovered – 7 deaths.
• May 7th, 2020 – COVID-19 Protocols For Food Service Employees
• May 7th, 2020 – COVID-19 Protocols For Food Service Establishments
• May 7th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – 6 Recovered, No New Cases – 82 confirmed cases – 43 females – 39 males – 2,699 tests completed – 22 in isolation – 53 recovered – 7 deaths.
• May 7th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – Third Day With No New Cases
• May 7th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – No New Cases Today – 82 confirmed cases – 43 females – 39 males – 2,549 tests completed – 28 in isolation – 47 recovered – 7 deaths.
• May 4th, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – No New Cases Today – 82 confirmed cases – 43 females – 39 males – 2,458 tests completed – 29 in isolation – 46 recovered – 7 deaths.
• May 4th, 2020 – COVID- 19 Order, 2020 Directive 4 Phase 2 (May 4-17)
• May 3rd, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – One New Case Today – 82 confirmed cases – 43 females – 39 males – 2,420 tests completed – 31 in isolation – 44 recovered – 7 deaths.
• May 3rd, 2020 – Emergency Management (COVID-19) Curfew Directive #4
• May 2nd, 2020 – Phase 2 Of Barbados’ Exit Strategy Begins May 4
• May 2nd, 2020 – Barbados’ Lockdown Exit Strategy – Phase 3
• May 2nd, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – Five Recoveries & No New Cases – 81 confirmed cases – 43 females – 38 males – 2,369 tests completed – 30 in isolation – 44 recovered – 7 deaths.
• May 1st, 2020 – Barbados COVID-19 Update – No Positive Cases Today – 81 confirmed cases – 43 females – 38 males – 2,317 tests completed – 35 in isolation – 39 recovered – 7 deaths.

• Thursday, April 30th, 2020 – Healthcare Workers Urged To Self-Care – Barbados Government Information Service (BGIS).
• Thursday, April 30th, 2020 – Functioning Of Government Offices Post Curfew – Barbados Government Information Service (BGIS).
• Thursday, April 30th, 2020 – According to the Barbados Government Information Service – a 32-year-old Barbadian male is the latest COVID-19-positive patient. He was among one hundred and fifty-five (155) people tested yesterday. Of the one hundred and twenty-two (122) results returned so far by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory, he is the only positive.

• He brings the number of persons in isolation to thirty-eight (38) and the number of confirmed cases in Barbados to eighty-one (81), forty-three (43) females, and thirty-eight (38) males. No-one was released from isolation today, so those numbers remain at thirty-nine (39). The public health laboratory has now conducted two thousand, one hundred and sixty (2,160) tests since February 11, 2020.

• Thursday, April 30th, 2020 – Healthcare Workers Urged To Self-Care – Barbados Government Information Service (BGIS).
• Thursday, April 30th, 2020 – Functioning Of Government Offices Post Curfew – Barbados Government Information Service (BGIS).

• Wednesday, April 29th, 2020 – Christiane Amanpour on CNN International (CNNI) featured Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley on CNN. See a recording of the live interview below from Bridgetown, Barbados. Prime Minister of Barbados and Chairman of CARICOM, Mia Amor Mottley, has described the coronavirus’s effects on this island and the region as “the most destabilizing event,” probably since World War II.

• Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley Addresses To The Nation on matters of national importance – 29th April 2020.

• Monday, April 27h, 2020 – According to the Barbados Government Information Service – All one hundred and seventeen (117) staff members at the National Assistance Board (NAB) tested for COVID-19 were negative for the viral illness, and tests are on-going. Their results were included in the 161 negative results returned by the Best dos-Santos Public Health Laboratory this morning.
• So far, 156 employees of the NAB have been tested after a member of the administrative staff stationed at the Country Road, St. Michael headquarters, tested positive for COVID-19 on April 14th, 2020. Since then, four (4) others, also stationed at Country Road, have tested positive, leading to the Government’s decision to test all NAB employees at headquarters and the other locations. Forty-six staff members are being tested today, and tomorrow is expected to be the final day of testing. The five positive cases are in isolation.
• Meanwhile, seven persons (7) will be released from isolation today after receiving negative results twice over a 48-hour period. This brings the number of persons in isolation down to thirty-four (34) and the persons who have now recovered to thirty-nine (39). The number of confirmed cases remains at seventy-nine (79), and six (6) deaths have been recorded. The Best dos-Santos Public Health Laboratory has now completed 1663 tests since testing began on February 11.
• Barbados Nation News – Barbados is not accepting any commercial flights or passengers, says Terry Layne, acting chief executive officer of Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) Inc.

• Sunday, April 26th, 2020 – Loop Barbados News – The people and government of Barbados received a heartfelt “Thank You” from the Aida Perla cruise ship for the hospitality shown over the past month.

The cruise ship arrived at the Bridgetown Port shortly after the Cruise Line International Association (CLIA) announced the cruise ship operations’ temporary suspension in March.

During that time, the Aida Perla has worked with the Bridgetown Port and local Port agents Foster and Ince and Platinum Port Agents to complete complex operations to repatriate passengers and crew.

Throughout their stay, the Port continued to provide intensive operational support to the vessel and its captain and crew while working closely with the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) and cruise partners Carnival Cruise lines as the parent company.

Before saying farewell and setting sail from the Bridgetown Port on Friday (April 24) night, the “Aida Perla’s” remaining onboard crew wanted to thank you to Prime Minister Mia Mottley and the Barbadian people who welcomed them.

The crew staged a light display with the message “Thank You BB” while crew members shouted the words from the deck.

Barbados’s people and the government received a heartfelt “Thank You” from the Aida Perla cruise ship for the hospitality shown over the past month.

• Friday, April 24th, 2020 – As it seeks to expand testing, the Ministry of Health and Wellness has revised its COVID-19 testing referral criteria.  It is anticipated that “scaled up” testing will improve case detection for earlier diagnosis and viral illness containment. Medical practitioners on the island have been advised to refer all clients displaying the following symptoms suggestive of COVID-19 to be considered for testing:– Fever.
  — Respiratory symptoms (cough, shortness of breath)
  — Fatigue
  — Anosmia (loss of smell)
  — Ageusia (loss of taste)
  — and gastrointestinal complaints (anorexia, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain). Source: Barbados Government Information Service (BGIS)
• Friday, April 24th, 2020 – COVID-19 Czar says too many people on the streets – Czar Richard Carter has expressed frustration with the number of Barbadians who are not strictly adhering to the regulations of the 24-curfew. While acknowledging that there has been some compliance to the measures, Carter contended that some Barbadians acted as if it was business as usual as they traversed around the island. Source: Loop Barbados News
• Tuesday, April 22nd, 2020 – For the sixth (6th) consecutive day, there were no new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Barbados. However, two more persons will be released from isolation today after testing negative twice within a 48-hour period. Their results were among the 35 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory, which brought the total number of tests carried out by this facility to 1098. The island’s tally of confirmed cases remains at 75. Of these, 45 persons continue to stay in isolation, 25 persons have recovered, and five have died.

March 2020 Covid-19 Situation Reports for Barbados

• March 31st, 2020 – Barbados has done 382 laboratory tests for COVID-19, of which 45 have been positive.
  
• March 29th, 2020, Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anton Best announced seven new cases taking the total number of cases up to 33. Of those cases, 19 were imported, 11 were identified through contact tracing, and 2 were still being investigated. 16 of the cases were males, and 17 were females. By that date, Barbados had conducted 287 tests overall, and there was no evidence of community spread.
• March 28th, 2020 – A public health emergency was declared, and a curfew would be in effect from March 28th to April 14th, preventing people from leaving their homes from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., with limited movement during the day. Businesses in the private sector would be closed from March 28th, 2020, by 8:00 pm until April 15th, 2020, except for those excluded by the government, such as groceries, pharmacies, gas stations, and farms specific allowed operating hours for each type of business. Restaurants would still be allowed to open but only for drive-through and takeaway services. People contravening the order without a reasonable explanation would be liable to a fine of BBD 50,000, one year in prison, or both.
• March 27th, 2020, the Minister of Health announced that the total number of cases reached 26. By that date, Barbados had conducted 234 tests overall.
• March 26th, 2020 – twenty-four (24) confirmed cases. Barbados entered stage three of the COVID-19 National Preparedness Plan.
• March 24th, 2020 – Eighteen (18) confirmed cases.
• March 23rd, 2020 – Visiting hours for hospitals were suspended. Penalties for breaching self-quarantine were published.
• March 19th, 2020 – Three more cases were confirmed, bringing the total number of cases to five.
• March 17th, 2020 – COVID-19 was confirmed to have reached Barbados with its first two cases and was isolated.
  The Barbados Government Information Service (BGIS) became the leading source of information about COVID-19 in Barbados.
• March 11th, 2020 – Recognized as a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO)

• January 30th, 2020 – It was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.

• December 31st, 2019 – The outbreak was identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019.

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Barbados COVID-19 Hotline Phone Number

• Barbados has established a COVID-19 information hotline that can be reached at +1 246-536-4500.

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Emergency Management (COVID-19) Order, 2020

by Barbados Government Information Service (BGIS) | March 27, 2020

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The Public Service

• Barbados Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation
• Barbados Agricultural Management Company
• Barbados Immigration Department
• Barbados Licensing Authority
• Barbados Meteorological Services
• Barbados Postal Service
• Barbados Revenue Authority
• Barbados Statistical Department
• Barbados Tourism Marketing, Inc.
• Cabinet Office
• Central Bank of Barbados
• Central Purchasing
• Child Care Board
• Civil Aviation Department
• Commerce Department in the Ministry of Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Commerce
• Government Health Laboratories
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade
• Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and Public Affairs
• Ministry of Innovation, Science and Smart Technology
• Ministry of the Public Service
• National Assistance Board
• National Disabilities Unit
• National Insurance Department
• Office of the Attorney General, Registrar of the Supreme Court, and Department of Public Prosecutions
• Ministry of Agriculture’s Plant Quarantine and Veterinary Services (work as needed)
• Prime Minister’s Office
• Rural Development Commission
• The Treasury
• Urban Development Commission
• Welfare Department

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Sources of Information

• Barbados Government Information Service: https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/
• Gov.UK – https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/barbados/coronavirus
• Wikipedia – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Barbados
• NationNews – https://www.nationnews.com/nationnews/news/244635/barbados-curfew-saturday
• Government Information Service (GIS): https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/covid-19/
• Government Information Service (GIS): https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/bidc-covid-19-stage-3-response/
• Barbados Government Information Service Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gisbarbados/

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