Barbados records a spike in gastrointestinal illnesses

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Mar 11, CMC – Barbados is reporting an increase in gastrointestinal illnesses, especially among children, with health officials  suggesting the spike is being driven by a viral cause. A statement by the Ministry of Health and Wellness also noted increased cases of diarrhoeal illness in adults during the first week of February, 2026. […]