2 Berbice women die from COVID-19, death toll moves to 979

– 1837 cases remain active after 89 new cases reported

The Health Ministry on Tuesday reported that two women who tested positive for COVID-19 have succumbed, thus taking the death toll to 979.
The fatalities are a fully vaccinated 71-year-old who died on November 11; and an unvaccinated 93-year-old who died on November 12. They both hailed from Region Six.
However, new statistics provided by the Health Ministry showed that 89 new cases were recorded. This now takes the confirmed positive cases to 36,741. Of this figure, 17,637 are males with 19,808 are females.
In addition, statistics showed that nine patients remain in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), 69 in institutional isolation, 1672 in home isolation and four in institutional quarantine. In total, 34,716 persons recovered completely. During the pandemic, 383,077 individuals were tested.
Of the new cases, one was reported in Region One (Barima-Waini); 11 from Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam); six in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara); 16 in Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica); two in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) and 63 in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne).
No increases were reported in Regions Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), Eight (Potaro-Siparuni), Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) and 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice).
There are 1837 active cases – 58 of which are hospitalised. Some 33 patients are at the Infectious Diseases Hospital, with nine in the Intensive Care Unit.
Infections in Region Three are still a concern for health authorities, according to Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony on Tuesday. The Ministry is currently monitoring 45 cases in Tuschen, 41 in Parika, 32 in La Parfaite Harmonie, 26 in Pouderoyen and 26 in Cornelia Ida.
In Region Four, there are 24 cases in Grove, 22 in Diamond, 21 in Herstelling, 14 in Strathspey along with smaller pockets in other communities. For Georgetown, 30 active cases are in Sophia, 26 in Kitty, 25 in Campbellville and 21 in Cummings Lodge.
Meanwhile, there are 28 cases in New Amsterdam, Region Six; 32 in Wismar and 25 in Amelia’s Ward, Region 10.
If anyone is displaying any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19, or need 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.
Globally, there are 257,468,528 reported cases of the virus and 1,158,211 deaths. For the Americas, infections stand at 96,066,194 and 2,337,599 deaths.