Another life has been lost to COVID-19.

A 50-year-old St. Lucian woman, who resided in Barbados, died on Sunday, September 19, at the Harrison’s Point Isolation Facility. She spent eight days in primary isolation.

She had co-morbidities and was unvaccinated.

The death toll from the virus now stands at 59.

The Minister of Health and Wellness, Lieutenant-Colonel Jeffrey Bostic extends condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.