Part 1 Antigua and Barbuda Crisis: Social and Economic Dilemma By Kwame Nkosi Romeo Antigua and Barbuda's COVID-19 death rate is among the highest in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the lowest in testing per 1,000,000 million (m) people. Antigua and Barbuda's population is 98,262. The figures are 4,679 people tested, 141 confirmed cases, and four deaths. The death rate per 1m is 41, ranking the twin-island nation at Level 4, the highest Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Travel Health Notices (THN). This revelation is troubling news for the Antigua Labor Party (ALP) Government of Prime Minister Gaston Browne, which depends on tourism and the general population. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 Travelers' Recommendation). The CDC THN categorizes Barbados and St. Lucia with moderate to low death rates. Barbados had 275 confirmed cases with seven deaths, and St. Lucia had 257 confirmed cases with two deaths. The death rate per 1...
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