3 more die from COVID-19, 81 new cases recorded

…almost 30% Guyanese fully vaccinated

Three more persons have succumbed to the novel coronavirus in Guyana – a figure that has hiked the death toll to 564.
The Health Ministry announced the deaths on Tuesday, stating that the patients were admitted with COVID-19 like symptoms but died while receiving care at medical institutions. Samples were taken at the time of admission which subsequently returned positive tests.
Among the fatalities are a 63-year-old woman from Region Six who died on August 9, a 54-year-old woman from Region 10 who died on August 8 and a 66-year-old man, also from Region Six, who died on August 7.
The revised dashboard showed a rise of 81 new cases, as total confirmed cases in the country move to 23,075. There are 15 patients in the Intensive Care Unit, 77 in institutional isolation, 691 in home isolation and five in institutional quarantine. Some 21,728 individuals have since recovered.
An analysis of new cases showed one in Region One (Barima-Waini), four in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), 21 in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara), 37 in Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica), one in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice), four in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), and 13 in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo).
Cases did not increase in Regions Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) and 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice).
In Guyana, 271,121 persons or 55.7 per cent of the adult population have received a first dose – 144,965 or 29.8 per cent of which are completely immunised.
Regional first doses show 69.9 per cent for Region One, 48.9 per cent in Region Two, 53.2 per cent in Region Three, 58.9 per cent in Region Four, 55.8 per cent in Region Five, 61.6 per cent in Region Six, 57.1 per cent in Region Seven, 39 per cent in Region Eight, 64 per cent in Region Nine and 18.3 per cent in Region 10.
In terms of second doses, the breakdown shows 29.2 per cent for Region One, 30 per cent in Region Two, 26.4 per cent in Region Three, 33.2 per cent in Region Four, 32 per cent in Region Five, 31.3 per cent in Region Six, 28.5 per cent in Region Seven, 23 per cent in Region Eight, 26.9 per cent in Region Nine and 9.3 per cent in Region 10.
“Just over the last 24 hours, persons coming to our vaccination sites, we have about 4613 who received vaccines at the various vaccination sites. We have 113 of those sites operating…I want to really encourage people to come out and get vaccinated. I’m so happy that more and more people are coming out. This would protect people and once they get their first dose, I also want to encourage them to come back and get their second dose,” said Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony during Tuesday’s coronavirus briefing.
Persons can choose from either the Sputnik V, Sinopharm of AstraZeneca vaccines.
If anyone is displaying any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19 or needs any additional information, 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. (G12)