An American tourist was found dead at a Bahamas resort, police say. An autopsy is pending to determine official cause of death, but a preliminary investigation shows the man was isolating after experiencing Covid-related symptoms.
Entrance to the Sandals resort at Sandals Emerald Bay golf course on Jan. 13, 2020 in Great Exuma, Bahamas.Aug. 16, 2022, 7:19 PM UTCThe man, who was not identified, is believed to be in his 70s and no foul play is suspected, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force.
An autopsy is pending to determine official cause of death, but a preliminary investigation shows the man was experiencing Covid-related symptoms, a police spokeswoman said. "As a result, he was tested ... he tested positive," police said in a statement."Subsequently, he self quarantined." He was staying at the Sandals Emerald Bay Resort in Great Exuma at the time of his death, police said. The resort did not immediately respond to a request for comment.