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Dr. Irving McIntyre<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dominica has recorded its first Covid-19 death.<\/p>\n

The announcement was made by Health Minister Dr. Irving McIntyre during a brief statement on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe regret to announce that Dominica has recorded its first Covid-19 related death,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

According to Dr. McIntyre, the 46-year-old female, with pre-existing medical conditions, was admitted to the COVID Isolation Unit on August 14th and passed away today, August 17th, 2021.<\/p>\n

The Government of Dominica has extended its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

As of Monday, August 16th, 2021, the number of active Covid-19 cases in Dominica was 575.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Dominica has recorded its first Covid-19 death. The announcement was made by Health Minister Dr. Irving McIntyre during a brief statement on Tuesday. \u201cWe regret to announce that Dominica has recorded its first Covid-19 related death,\u201d he said. 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