Three new cases of COVID-19 on Grand Bahama – Bahamas Tribune

The Ministry of Health confirmed on Saturday that there are three new cases of COVID-19 in Grand Bahama.

The new cases are:

A 16-year-old girl with a history a travel.

A 47-year-old woman with no history of travel

A 39-year-old woman with a history of travel.

All three are in isolation at home.

The total number of cases now stands at 111 with 11 of those active.

Health officials are reminding the public to practice the following measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19:

Wear a face mask when you leave home;

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and if soap and waterare not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 70% alcohol;

Cover your cough or sneeze in your inner elbow or with a tissue; and

Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces such as phones, remotes controls, counters,doorknobs, and keyboards.

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