Dr. the Hon. Duane Sands Minister of Health

COVID-19 Update Press Conference

The Ministry of Health Wednesday, 8 April, 2020

Good afternoon,

Let me begin by providing you with the latest information on COVID-19 in The Bahamas.

Sadly, the Ministry of Health confirmed another COVID-19 death today of a 51-year-old female who was tested post humously. 

I want to express my sincere condolences and those of our health team to the family of the deceased.

As of today, Wednesday the 8th of April, there are a total of 40 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in The Bahamas - 33 in New Providence, 6 in Grand Bahama and 1 in Bimini.

Today there are 4 newly confirmed cases, including:

3 in New Providence and 1 in Grand Bahama, ranging in age between 38 and 60. Two females and two males ...to continue see attached