UK traveller dies from COVID days after arrival

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UK traveller dies from COVID days after arrival

One of 20 persons who tested positive on the last flights from the United Kingdom (UK) allowed to land in the island before a travel ban took effect has died. According to the health ministry, the deceased is a 77-year-old male of Jamaican decent,...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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