Active COVID cases jump to 1086 with 154 new infections

The Health Ministry on Thursday stated that 154 new COVID-19 infections were detected, hiking confirmed cases to 65,714,
New statistics showed that of the confirmed cases, 30,214 are males and 35,500 are females. The Ministry is presently monitoring 1086 active cases.
The death toll, however, remains at 1239 – the latest death was that of a 71-year-old man from Berbice that was reported on Wednesday.
There are 28 infected persons in hospitals across the country. Two persons remain in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), 27 in institutional isolation, 1041 in home isolation and four in institutional quarantine.
To date, 63,405 persons have recovered, and 642,018 coronavirus tests have been processed since the virus was detected here back in March 2020.
An analysis shows new cases dispersed among nine administrative regions, with one in Region One (Barima-Waini); nine in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam); eight in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara); 79 in Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica); three in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice); 46 in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne); one in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni); four in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) and one in Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice). Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) did not report any increase in positive cases.
Overall, the vaccination statistics for adults reflect 442,762 first doses or 86.3 per cent. Second doses are at 342,431 or 66.8 per cent of the adult population. For the 12 to 17 category, 34,760 first doses have been administered, covering 46.7 per cent of the population along with 25,485 second doses (34.9 per cent).
Presently, 66,440 booster shots have been administered as persons now return for their second booter jab. The adolescent cohort is now eligible for their first booster dose. This weekend, the Health Ministry will commence the rollout of vaccination for the five to 11 age group at the National Cultural Centre tarmac.
“We have seen a gradual improvement, but I think it can be much better if people are more proactive in coming out to get their vaccination,” indicated Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony during the COVID-19 update.
If anyone is displaying any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19, or need any additional information, they are asked to contact the COVID-19 Hotline on 231-1166, 226-7480 or 624-6674 immediately or visit www.health.gov.gy.
Global figures show that almost 530 million people have tested positive for the virus and 6.2 million have died. In the Americas, more than 157 million confirmed cases have been reported with over 2.7 million deaths.