The Ministry of Health (MOH) regrettably informs that as of September 20, 2021, five more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died. This takes the total number of deaths from the pandemic to 738.
The patients were admitted with COVID-19 like symptoms but died while receiving care at various medical institutions. Samples were taken at the time of admission which subsequently returned positive tests.
The details on the latest fatalities are below:
| SEX | AGE | REGION | DATE OF DEATH | Vaccination Status |
| Female | 74 | Pomeroon-Supenaam | September 19 | Unvaccinated |
| Male | 43 | East Berbice-Corentyne | September 20 | Unvaccinated |
| Male | 92 | Demerara-Mahaica | September 20 | Unvaccinated |
| Female | 78 | Demerara-Mahaica | September 20 | Unvaccinated |
| Female | 85 | Demerara-Mahaica | September 21 | Unvaccinated |
The MOH expresses sincerest condolences to the families of the deceased and will make every effort to provide all the necessary support during this difficult time to render any assistance needed.
The Ministry is also appealing to the general public to respect the confidentiality of the five deceased and their families and to allow them to mourn their tragic loss in peace.
All Guyanese are reminded to observe the protocols of the COVID-19 EMERGENCY MEASURES (NO.21), which are in effect until September 30, 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.
