…14 persons in ICU
The Health Ministry on Friday announced the death of three women – all cases of the novel coronavirus. This takes the total number of deaths from the pandemic to 933.
Those who died include a 22-year-old from Region Eight who died on November 3; and a 55-year-old and 64-year-old – both from Region Four – who succumbed on November 3. Two were unvaccinated while the eldest was fully vaccinated.
In 24 hours, 64 persons tested positive. This adds to the accumulated confirmed positives to date, which is now at 35,993. 
A total of 14 persons are in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), 54 in institutional isolation, 2451 in home isolation and six in institutional quarantine. Out of the 17,008 males and 18,985 females that contracted the virus, 32,541 have recovered.
Some 360,176 COVID-19 tests have been administered since the virus was detected here.
Regionally, a breakdown showed one new case in Region One (Barima-Waini); two for Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam); 13 in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara); 24 in Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica); 10 in Region Five (Demerara-Mahaica); six in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne); one in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) and seven in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni).
There were no increases in Regions Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) and 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice).
In Friday’s COVID update, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony shared his take on the vaccination response as he said, “I think we’re still getting a lot of hesitancy in Region 10. We have noticed that for several months now. While we do get a few cases every day of persons coming to get themselves vaccinated, it has really been a trickle. We have on average, about 10 to 15 sites on operating but on average we’re getting 50 to 100 people.”
He noted that efforts will continue to afford persons an opportunity to get vaccinated. In the other regions, he noted, the hesitancy is not evident with the exception of some communities in Region Eight.
“This is kind of peculiar to Region 10 and we’re finding some challenges in Region Eight as well, in some communities, persons are citing religious beliefs.”
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)
