Ten (10) Additional Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Update #121
Authored by: Ministry of Health
Source: Ministry of Health
Date: August 7, 2020

The Ministry of Health confirms today that there are ten (10) additional confirmed cases of COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to seven hundred sixty-one (761). There are three hundred forty-nine (349) confirmed cases of COVID-19 in New Providence, three hundred thirty-six (336) confirmed cases in Grand Bahama, thirty-four (34) confirmed cases in Bimini, ten (10) confirmed cases in Moore’s Island, nine (9) confirmed cases in Great Guana Cay, nine (9) confirmed cases in the Berry Islands, six (6) confirmed cases in Cat Cay, three (3) confirmed cases in Cat Island, three (3) confirmed cases in Exuma, and two (2) confirmed cases in Abaco.

The breakdown of the new cases for each island is as follows:

Island # of Cases
New Providence 7
Bimini 2
Abaco 1

Investigations are ongoing, and health officials continue to follow the condition of the other current COVID-19 positive cases. 

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, remote controls, counters, doorknobs, and keyboards.

Do your part to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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