The Ministry of Health confirms today that there are sixteen (16) additional confirmed cases of COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to three hundred forty-two (342). There are one hundred sixty-nine (169) confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Grand Bahama, one hundred thirty-five (135) confirmed cases in New Providence, twenty-one (21) confirmed cases in Bimini, six (6) confirmed cases in the Berry Islands, four (4) confirmed cases in Cat Cay, three (3) confirmed cases in Moore’s Island, two (2) confirmed cases in Cat Island, and one (1) case in Great Guana Cay and one (1) confirmed case in Exuma

 The public is reminded to practice the following measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19:  wear a face mask when you leave home;  wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and if soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 70% alcohol;  cover your cough or sneeze in your inner elbow or with a tissue; and  clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces such as phones, remotes controls, counters, doorknobs, and keyboards. Do your part to prevent the spread of COVID-19. ###