1 death, 27 new COVID-19 cases recorded

The Health Ministry has announced that as of March 14, Guyana recorded one new COVID-19 related death along with a total of 27 new cases of the virus.
The latest victim has been identified as an 89-year-old female from Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara), taking the death toll to 208. Additionally, the total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 now stands at 9187. However, of the total number of positive cases, only 876 are active.
According to updated statistics provided by the Ministry, 4731 males and 4457 females have tested positive for the virus with eight persons in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Thus far, 37 persons are in institutional isolation while 15 are in institutional quarantine. 624 persons are in home isolation and 76,415 tests have been conducted to date.
A breakdown of the regional statistics showed that the figures in seven regions remain the same with 1025 cases having been recorded in Region One (Barima-Waini), 239 in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), 262 Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice), 475 cases in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), 787 in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), 246 in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) and 436 in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo).
Four new cases have been recorded in Region Three, 13 in Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica), and 10 in Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice).
Health authorities are reminding all Guyanese to observe the protocols of the COVID-19 Emergency Measures (No 15), which was extended for this month and will be in effect until March 31, 2021.
Among these measures is the 22:30h (10 pm) to 04:00h (4 am) national curfew which remains intact. Restaurants and places of worship continue to operate at 40 per cent capacity until 21:30h (09:30 pm). Gyms are to operate at 50 per cent capacity while sporting events are only permitted with approval from the Health Minister.
The order further emphasises the need for correct and consistent use of a face mask when leaving home; the importance of maintaining the six feet physical distance from others, and the need for good hand hygiene to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
The Ministry is also appealing to the general public to respect the confidentiality of the deceased and her family and to allow them to mourn their tragic loss in peace.
If anyone is displaying any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19, or need any additional information, kindly contact the COVID-19 Hotline 231-1166, 226-7480 or 624-6674 immediately or visit www.health.gov.gy. (G2)