2 month old baby among the 7 new COVID-19 deaths bringing the total number of deaths in the third wave to 137

A 2 month old baby from the Western Division is among the seven new COVID-19 deaths recorded between 24th January and 9th February this year.

This brings the total number of deaths in the third wave to 137.

The baby died at home on the 25th of last month. He had been sick for 2 days prior to his death.

The Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr. James Fong says the baby’s hospital records reflected a congenital medical condition from birth which had contributed to the severity of his illness.

The second COVID-19 death is a 89-year-old man from the Western Division, who died at home and was not vaccinated.

The third death is a 36-year-old fully vaccinated woman from the Western Division, who died at home. She had predisposing medical conditions which were assessed to have contributed to the severity of her illness.

The fourth COVID-19 death is a 72-year-old woman from the Western Division, who died at home and was not vaccinated.

The fifth death is a 78-year-old fully vaccinated woman from the Western Division, who died at home.

The sixth COVID-19 death is a fully vaccinated 68-year-old man from the Western Division, who died at home. He had predisposing medical conditions which were assessed to have contributed to the severity of his illness.

The seventh death is a 63-year-old woman from the Western Division, who died at home. She was not vaccinated.

Dr. Fong says these deaths are reported today due to the recent issuance of death certificates.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health has recorded 35 new cases of COVID-19 of which 24 new cases were recorded on Tuesday and 11 new cases in the last 24 hours ending at 8am yesterday morning.