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May 4, 2020

One more death as COVID-19 cases jump to 469

One more person has died and five recovered, as confirmed COVID-19 cases climbed by six to 469 over the last 24 hours, the National Surveillance Unit of the Ministry of Health and Wellness reported last evening.

The six new cases confirmed yesterday are all from St Mary. The latest fatality brings to nine the total number of COVID-19 deaths.

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