3 more unvaccinated persons die from COVID-19

…186 new cases recorded

Guyana’s COVID-19 death toll continues to rise, with the three more deaths that have been recorded as at October 03 taking the total number of deaths from the pandemic to 799.
Additionally, 186 new cases of the virus have been recorded.
The patients were admitted with COVID-19-like symptoms, and died while receiving care at various medical institutions. Samples were taken at the time of admission, which subsequently returned positive tests.
The deceased persons have been identified as a 63-year-old female from Region Three (Essequibo Islands–West Demerara), who died on Sunday; and a 52-year-old male and a 72-year-old female from Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica), who died on Saturday and Sunday respectively.
Based on the Ministry’s daily statistics, 31 persons are currently housed in the COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit (ICU), while 132 are in institutional isolation and 3925 are in home isolation. There are 8 persons in institutional quarantine, and 27,596 recoveries have been recorded.
A breakdown of the gender statistics shows that 15,406 males and 17,077 females contracted the virus.
Regionally, there were 16 new cases in Region One (Barima-Waini); two in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam); 34 in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara); 73 in Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica); seven in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice); 11 in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne); seven in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni); seven in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni); five in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), and 24 in Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice).
Adult first-dose vaccination uptake stands at over 359,000 persons, while the second-dose uptake figure has surpassed 200,000.More than 11,000 adolescents have also been completely immunised against the virus.
For this month, national emergency COVID-19 measures have allowed for the Lethem crossing (Takutu Bridge) to be open on Fridays to facilitate the movement of people between Guyana and Brazil. The other measures have been renewed, and have taken effect from October 1, 2021. They will be in effect until the end on October 31, 2021, unless earlier terminated, extended, or amended by notice of the Health Minister after an assessment of the prevailing public health conditions.
The Lethem crossing will also be open on Thursdays, but only to facilitate the transport of essential goods and services. Apart from these two days, the Takutu Bridge will not be open, and no flights are permitted to or from Brazil.
Other travel restrictions mandate that the Moleson Creek crossing between Guyana and Suriname shall be open three days per week, and the Public Works Ministry shall determine the days and times when the crossing shall be open.
The Ministry is also appealing to the general public to respect the confidentiality of the three deceased and their families, and to allow their loved ones to mourn their tragic loss in peace.
All Guyanese are reminded to observe the protocols of the COVID-19 EMERGENCY MEASURES (NO.2), which are in effect until October 31, 2021. This order emphasises 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 to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
If anyone is displaying any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19, or need any additional information, kindly contact the COVID-19 Hotline: 231-1166, 226-7480 or 624-6674 immediately, or visit us at www.health.gov.gy. (G2)