4 more COVID-19 deaths, 29 new cases recorded

With four new COVID-19 deaths as of Friday, Guyana is now facing a death toll of 102. This is compounded by a total of 3358 detected positives.
The Health Ministry on Friday disclosed that the four deaths were reported within Thursday and Friday – resulting in a total of 16 fatalities since the beginning of the week.
On Thursday, a 57-year-old male from Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) and a 43-year-old male from Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) died while receiving treatment at a designated facility.
Later on Friday, two more persons died. They were a 28-year-old male from Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) and a 57-year-old male from Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica). Both persons also succumbed while receiving care at a medical facility.
Following protocols, relatives or other persons who were in contact with the deceased persons will be engaged by the relevant officials to facilitate contact tracing.
This week’s fatalities showed four deaths being reported on Sunday, three on Monday, two on Tuesday and three on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, the daily dashboard showed an increase of 29 cases, resulting in a total of 3358 cases. From this number, 1752 males contracted the virus as opposed to 1540 females.
There are 15 persons in the specialised Intensive Care Unit (ICU) after one person was removed. Some 36 patients were removed from institutional isolation, as the number reflects 151. Another seven were removed from institutional quarantine, leaving figures at 66. There are 948 persons in home isolation – an increase of 88.
The number of recoveries now stands at 2180 following the recoveries of 15 more patients.
Regionally, there are three new cases in Region One (Barima-Waini), one in Region Two, four in Region Three, five in Region Four, two in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice), one in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), and one in Region Seven.
Other figures remained the same, with 97 cases in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni), 364 in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) and 119 in Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice).
As part of measures to curb the spread of COVID-19, all Guyanese are reminded to observe the protocols of the Emergency Measures (No 9), which are in effect until October 31, 2020. This order emphasises the need for correct and consistent use of a face mask when leaving home; the importance of maintaining the six feet physical distance from others; and the need for good hand hygiene.
According to the Department of Public Information, Public Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony disclosed that a preliminary assessment on the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention at Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara, has been completed, paving the way for the facility to be outfitted with the relevant medical equipment.
But while Government is hoping to get the facility up and running as soon as possible, a majority of the necessary equipment would have to be imported. Nevertheless, the installation of medical gas supply lines which is needed for the ICU is soon to commence.
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 or visit www.health.gov.gy.