2 more unvaccinated men die from COVID

The Health Ministry has reported that two more unvaccinated men who were infected with the novel coronavirus have died, taking the country’s death toll to 985.
The latest fatalities are a 55-year-old from Region Six and a 99-year-old from Region Eight. They both died on November 25.
New deaths were accompanied by 50 new infections of the virus in one day, taking the total positive cases to 37,663. Statistics provided by the Ministry showed that 15 persons are in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), 65 in institutional isolation, 1376 in home isolation, and six in institutional quarantine. Recoveries stand at 35,222.
A breakdown of the new cases pointed to two new cases in Region One (Barima-Waini), two in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), four in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara), 20 in Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica), two in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) and 20 in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne).
There were no new cases in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni), Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) and Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice).
Hospitalised cases in the country stand at 63. Out of the 38 patients at the Infectious Diseases Hospital, 15 are in the Intensive Care Unit.
However, authorities have recorded a “worrying trend” in Region Six, with new infections being detected. In August, just over 170 cases were recorded in the region. Fast-forward to this month, this number is now 512. While some patients have since recovered, the sharp jump has been a concern for the Health Ministry.
“I think a lot of people there are not taking their vaccine so right now…Secondly, people need to take the measures that we have seriously and that is measures regarding how many people can gather because people are gathering in large numbers. On many occasions, they’re not wearing their masks or keeping social distancing,” Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony expressed on Friday.
The overall decline in infections, he noted, is due to improving figures in Regions Three and Four. These regions have been leading with the highest active cases but there has been a gradual decrease. Region Four also has the highest vaccination rate.
“While we have this national decline, we’re also seeing in some regions there has been an increase. This decline I would attribute primarily to a decline in numbers in Region Four and Region Three. Region Four now has the highest vaccination rate in the country so perhaps, that is contributing to a reduction in the cases that we’re seeing,” said the Minister.
First dose uptake in the vaccination campaign is 398,949 or 77.8 per cent of adults. Additionally, 275,126 second doses have been administered, representing 53.6 per cent of this cohort. For children aged 12 to 17, some 20,153 or 27.6 per cent are completely vaccinated.
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.