2 new COVID-19 cases recorded

…active cases stand at 193

Two new COVID-19 cases have been recorded as at Wednesday, according to the Ministry of Public Health. This brings the number of positive cases to 398, inclusive of 185 recoveries and 20 deaths.
This means that the active cases stand at 193. The Ministry reported 4 recoveries in their update on Wednesday.
Currently, the 193 active cases are in institutional isolation at various facilities across Guyana. Additionally, 35 persons are in institutional quarantine, and three patients are housed in the COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit.
Meanwhile, 4,563 persons have been tested for the virus, with 4,165 thus far being negative.
The WHO is reporting that globally, positive cases stand at 16,558,289, with 656,093 deaths. While in the Regions of the Americas, positive cases now stand at 8,840,524, with a total of 342,635 deaths.
Citizens are reminded to continue practising social distancing in the workplace, in public spaces, and while using public transportation, in order to reduce the spread of the coronavirus disease. They are also reminded to practise frequent hand washing/sanitising, and are advised to always wear a face mask if they must go out of their homes. (G2)