The Ministry of Health confirms today that there is one (1) additional confirmed case of COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to seventy-three (73). There have been seven (7) confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Grand Bahama, sixty-two (62) confirmed cases in New Providence, one (1) confirmed case in Cat Cay, and three (3) confirmed cases on the island of Bimini.

The newly confirmed case is Case #73 a thirty-three (33) year old female resident of New Providence with no history of travel. This case was hospitalized, but is now in isolation at home.

The Ministry of Health again wishes to remind individuals who have been advised to remain home in quarantine or isolation that they are expected to stay in their homes until the time of quarantine or isolation has ended. Kindly give consideration to having a family member complete shopping errands for essential items. Following this advice is paramount to avoid the spread of COVID-19 in our communities.