…100 COVID-19 deaths in 19 days
…208 new cases, 33 in ICU
As Guyana continues to battle with a surge in both its COVID-19 cases and deaths, September is proving to be the deadliest month on record with 100 deaths in just 19 days. 
On Sunday, the Health Ministry announced that Guyana recorded an additional 12 deaths, taking the total number of fatalities to 725.
The patients were admitted with COVID-19 like symptoms but died while receiving care at various medical institutions. Samples were taken at the time of admission which subsequently returned positive tests.
Three of them were partially vaccinated while eight were unvaccinated and one had an unknown vaccination status.
According to the daily statistics released by the Health Ministry, 208 new cases were recorded, taking the total number of confirmed cases to 29,553. There are 33 persons currently housed in the COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Of the total number of confirmed cases, 25,000 have recovered. The Ministry said that 158 persons are currently in institutional isolation, 3637 in home isolation and three in institutional quarantine.
Thus far, 14,125 males and 15,428 females have contracted COVID-19.
New cases
An analysis of new cases showed ten from Region One (Barima-Waini); seven in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam); 51 in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara); 93 in Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica); four in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice); six in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne); 28 in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni); two in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni); and seven in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo).
Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) recorded no new cases.
Vaccination figures have shown that over 341,000 first doses have been administered across the country, with over 176,000 second doses. Guyana is currently offering the AstraZeneca, Sputnik V, Sinopharm and Johnson & Johnson jabs. Pfizer-BioNTech is available for persons aged 12 to 17.
If anyone is displaying any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19 or needs any additional information, they are asked to contact the COVID-19 Hotline 231-1166, 226-7480 or 624-6674 immediately or visit www.health.gov.gy
All Guyanese are reminded to observe the protocols of the COVID-19 emergency measures which emphasise the need for correct and consistent use of a face mask when leaving your home; the importance of maintaining the six feet physical distance from others; and the need for good hand hygiene.
Persons with comorbidities have been continuously asked to continue taking their respective medications or treatment to control their condition. The preventative measures and guidelines to protect against the virus must be adhered to since this category of person is at a greater risk if they contract COVID-19. (G2)
