2 new COVID-19 deaths recorded as total now jumps to 43

The Public Health Ministry on Tuesday evening reported that two other persons who would have tested positive for COVID-19 have succumbed. The victims are a 72-year-old woman of Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica) and a 29-year-old woman of Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne).
The Ministry stated that upon their admission to the medical health facility, a swab test was done on both patients. The positive test results only came back after they would have passed.
As such, the Ministry is in contact with all relatives and other contacts to facilitate contact tracing and rapid assistance to everyone who may have been exposed.
In addition, the Ministry has asked that patients’ confidentiality be respected and the families be allowed to mourn in peace.
However, the Ministry expressed sincerest condolences to the families of these two persons and will make every effort to provide all the necessary support during this difficult time to assist the families to deal with the situation.
Members of the public are encouraged to observe the COVID-19 Emergency Measures (No 9) published in the Official Gazette on August 31, 2020, which emphasise the need to practice physical distancing; correct and consistent use of a facemask when leaving homes and the importance of good hand hygiene to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Persons with symptoms of COVID-19 are asked to call the COVID-19 hotline numbers 231 1166, 226 7480 or 180/181 for assistance.
It was reported that from August 1-31, a total of 21 persons have died from the virus. For the past two days, four persons have died.