3 unvaccinated persons among 4 COVID-19 deaths

…242 new cases recorded

The Health Ministry on Saturday announced the deaths of four more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This takes the total number of deaths from the virus to 796.
The patients were admitted with COVID-19-like symptoms, and died while receiving care at medical institutions. Samples taken at the time of admission subsequently returned positive results.
Fatalities include one partially-vaccinated and three unvaccinated persons. On October 2, a 49-year-old male from Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica) died. Previously, two females – an 84-year-old from Region Four and a 78-year-old from Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) died on October 1. On September 29, an 89-year-old from Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) also succumbed.
This marks 168 deaths for September and three for the month of October thus far.

New cases
The country has recorded 242 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total positives recorded to date to 32,297.
There are 32 persons in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), 137 in institutional isolation, 3872 in home isolation, and seven in institutional quarantine, for a total of 4041 active cases. Recoveries stand at 27,460.
Regionally, there was one new case in Region One (Barima-Waini); 17 in Region Two; 55 in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara); 118 in Region Four; seven in Region Five; 13 in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne); 18 in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni); 11 in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) and two in Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice).
There were no new cases in Region Eight (Pomeroon-Supenaam).
Adult first-dose vaccination stands at over 359,000 persons while the number of persons who have taken their second dose has surpassed 200,000. More than 11,000 adolescents were also completely immunised against the virus.
For this month, national emergency COVID-19 measures have allowed for the Lethem crossing (Takutu Bridge ) to be opened on Fridays to facilitate the movement of people between Guyana and Brazil.
The other measures have been renewed and will take effect from October 1, 2021 and will 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 opened on Thursdays only to facilitate the transport of essential goods and services. Apart from these two days, the Takutu Bridge will not be opened. No flights are permitted to and from Brazil.
Other travel restrictions mandate that the Moleson Creek crossing between Guyana and Suriname shall be opened three days per week, and the Public Works Ministry shall determine the days and times when the crossing shall be opened.
Before any person is allowed to enter Guyana, whether by land or sea, that person shall present to the relevant authorities a negative molecular PCR test taken within 72 hours of their arrival along with proof of vaccination.
If anyone is displaying any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19, or need any additional information, contact the COVID-19 Hotline on 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: correct and consistent use of a face mask when leaving your home; maintaining six feet of physical distance from others; and good hand hygiene. (G12)