Dr. Albert Duncan, SLBMC Medical Director said:
We can confirm that sadly, two patients, who tested positive for COVID-19, have died at Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre. Here are the details:
Sex: Female
Age: 85 (comorbidities)
Admitted: September 27 (respiratory distress and hypoxic)
Date/Time of Death: October 4 at 11:05pm
Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated
Sex: Male
Age: 73 (with comorbidities)
Admitted: September 20 (respiratory distress and hypoxic, requiring intubation and ICU admission)
Date/Time of Death: October 5 at 3:23pm
Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated
“Our thoughts and condolences remain with the patient’s family and loved ones at this difficult time.”
Important safety measures that have been scientifically-proven to reduce the spread of COVID-19, includes:
Wearing a mask
Practicing social distancing
Avoiding large gatherings
SLBMC encourages all eligible residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine and encourage eligible family members and friends to join them in getting the vaccine.
The media are asked to respect the wishes of the families, and the interests of staff at the hospital to avoid any disruption to operational services.
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