Four more COVID-19 deaths, 71 new cases

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Four more COVID-19 deaths, 71 new cases

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has revealed that four more persons have died from COVID-19 on Thursday, pushing the tally to 283. The deceased are: a 71-year-old female from Clarendon, a 41-year-old female from Manchester, a 94-year...

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