COVID-19 death from August only now being recorded

…47.9% adults fully vaccinated

A COVID-19 fatality, which occurred since August 26, has now been added to Guyana’s death toll, thus increasing it to 926.
According to the Health Ministry, the person is an 84-year-old female from Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) who was unvaccinated.
The Ministry further explained the reason for this late announcement, noting that “the surveillance unit has now carried out data reconciliation and hence this death is now being reported.”
Meanwhile, there was an increase of 62 cases detected within the course of one day – raising the total confirmed positives to 35,719.
There are 14 patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), 62 in institutional isolation, 2499 in home isolation and three in institutional quarantine. Throughout the pandemic, 356,822 individuals were tested – of which 16,885 males and 18,834 females were positive. The recoveries stand at 32,218.
A regional breakdown of new cases showed seven persons testing positive in Region One (Barima-Waini), one in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara), 18 in Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica), 13 in Region Five (Demerara-Mahaica), 12 in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), one in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni), and four in Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice).
Cases in Regions Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) and Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) remain unchanged.
Adult vaccination rates are 383,013 or 74.7 per cent for first dose, with 245,942 or 47.9 per cent for second doses, according to Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony.
Second dose coverage for adults shows 41.2 per cent for Region One, 39.9 per cent in Region Two, 45.6 per cent in Region Three, 54.7 per cent in Region Four, 48.6 per cent in Region Five, 47.9 per cent in Region Six, 43.2 per cent in Region Seven, 32.6 per cent in Region Eight, 52 per cent in Region Nine and 18.7 per cent in Region 10.
For children, 27,498 first doses have been administered with 18,385 second doses. This means 25.2 per cent of children are completely vaccinated with the Pfizer shot.
In order to reach herd immunity, the country needs to immunise at least 85 per cent of its population with both doses.
If anyone is displaying any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19 or needs any additional information, they are asked to contact the COVID-19 Hotline 231-1166, 226-7480 or 624-6674 immediately or visit www.health.gov.gy.
All Guyanese are reminded to observe the protocols of the COVID-19 emergency measures which emphasise 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.