In an effort to help stop the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Government of China has assisted Guyana with several items to aid Guyana’s fight against the pandemic.
China’s Deputy Chief of Mission in Guyana, Chen Xilai with the donation
Public Health Ministry Permanent Secretary Collette Adams on Monday accepted the items from the People’s Republic of China.
During the presentation, China’s Deputy Chief of Mission in Guyana, Chen Xilai reminded the representatives from the two countries of how much his country has suffered since the novel coronavirus emerged in Wuhan Province last year.
The Deputy Chief recalled that hundreds of thousands have been affected as a result of the outbreak.
The donation from China comprises 500 protective face masks; 500 Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs), and 100 infrared thermometers. Also included in the gift from the Chinese are 500 medical goggles; 500 pairs of disposable gloves, and 500 isolation shoe covers.
It was noted that the relationship between Guyana and China dated back to 1972; however, Xilai said that he wanted the two friendly nations to “work together” to win the battle against the deadly pandemic.
He assured Adams that Guyana could look forward to more donations from his country in the battle against COVID-19.
“There is more to come,” Xilai promised.
Just recently, Guyana received close to $100 million from the United States Government to aid in the local fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, which has been causing havoc in countries around the world.
Guyana had approached the World Bank last month for a US$5 million loan to tackle COVID-19, which has claimed eight lives and infected 75 locally. However, that loan is still pending.
The World Bank had launched its first aid operation to bolster the capacity of 25 nations to fight the COVID-19 outbreak.
On Tuesday, Guyana confirmed one new case bringing the total of positive cases to 75.
