Dear Editor,
The COVID-19 cases currently stand at 5,665 at the time of penning this letter, but cases of persons who have recovered are 4,749, making this situation manageable, and not problematic for the authorities here.
They must be commended for successfully taming the beast, the pandemic that could become dreadful and deadly, killing thousands if left untreated or allowed to spread throughout the country. This milestone was accomplished by prudent management, testing, and largely compliance with the curfews and the advice of the Government.
The central Government quickly managed to access funding and resources necessary to ensure Guyana was ready for the fight against this pandemic. The fight to stay alive and healthy spills over until Guyana gets its vaccine, and even then, until everyone becomes vaccinated.
Therefore, please heed the curfew and stay away from large gatherings and crowds, where they can be avoided. Buy your liquor and drink at home, where it is possible among 4 persons that you know and keep six feet apart. You do not have to leave and go out to have fun for the holidays. When the year 2021 comes, you’ll be here and ready to go through it, happy and safe.
Be responsible, and think twice about what you are doing this Christmas! I want to say special thanks to all the doctors and nurses that kept us safe and gave us the will to fight on.
All for your
consideration,
Baldeo Mathura
