3 more persons die from COVID-19, 77 new cases

…active cases in Region 4 decline

Three more unvaccinated persons who were infected with the novel coronavirus have died, taking the country’s death toll to 945.
The latest update on the pandemic locally was provided by the Health Ministry on Monday, showing two males from Mahaica, aged 80 and 50, succumbing on November 7. Previously on October 31, a 56-year-old female from Region Three also died.
There were 77 new cases in one day according to the Ministry’s dashboard, with the total confirmed cases in the country moving to 36,257 – 17,126 males and 19,131 females.
Some 12 patients are in the designated Intensive Care Unit (ICU), 2514 in home isolation, 73 in institutional isolation and five in institutional quarantine. The data shows that 32,713 patients have recovered from the life-threatening virus while 364,203 have been tested.
A breakdown shows one for Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara), three in Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica), 70 for Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), two for Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) and one in Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice).
Cases in Region One (Barima-Waini), Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), Region Five (Demerara-Mahaica), Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) and Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) remained unchanged.
Imported cases of COVID-19 that have reached Guyana’s shores have amounted to 60, according to statistics from the Health Ministry.
The imported positives were detected at the airports after passengers arrived from other countries. There are 2696 active cases across Guyana, of which there are 70 hospitalised cases. At the Infectious Diseases Hospital, 40 are being housed – with 12 in the ICU. Five individuals are at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation’s Maternal Unit.
Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony said active cases in Region Four have decreased significantly, and is linked to high vaccination uptake.
“Region Four has a relatively high uptake of first dose vaccination and over the last week or so, we have seen more people coming out to get their second dose. Once you’re fully vaccinated and 14 days after your second dose, you’ll be better protected. What we’re observing in Region Four is a good example of that.”
Latest adult vaccination statistics show 386,350 persons or 75.3 per cent first dose coverage; with 251,908 or 49.1 per cent second dose uptake.
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. (G12)