The Tribune

SEVENTY-THREE new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed yesterday, while the death toll increased by two.

There are now 4,632 confirmed cases of the disease in the country and 102 people have died from the illness.

Of the 73 cases announced yesterday, most were in New Providence — 72 — while there was one new case in Grand Bahama.

There have been 3,468 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in New Providence, 650 in Grand Bahama, 157 in Abaco, 54 in Bimini, 32 in Exuma, 25 in Eleuthera, 19 in Inagua, 15 in the Berry Islands, 12 in Long Island, nine in Andros and Cat Island, seven in Acklins, five in Crooked Island and three in Mayaguana. There are 167 confirmed cases with locations pending.

The Ministry of Health also confirmed two more deaths: a 76-year-old New Providence woman who died on October 1 and a 44-year-old Abaco man, who died on September 17.

Health officials also said hospitalised cases increased by one to 113.

To date, 22,559 tests have been completed.