COVID-19 death toll climbs as 2 more fatalities recorded

…96 new cases in 24 hours

The coronavirus death toll continues to rise as the Health Ministry reported that two more persons who tested positive for the disease passed away while receiving treatment at a medical facility. The latest fatalities are a 30-year-old woman and a 78-year-old man, both from Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica). The total number of deaths now stands at 227.
The Health Ministry has since expressed sincerest condolences to the families of the two deceased and assured that it will make every effort to provide support during this difficult time.
In addition, 96 new COVID-19 cases were recorded from 954 tests. The Ministry’s updated COVID-19 dashboard stated that these cases were recorded in the last 24 hours. There are currently 13 patients in the COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Another 54 persons are in institutional isolation, 995 are in home isolation, and 12 persons are in institutional quarantine. Of the 96 new cases, one was recorded in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam); 30 in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara); 48 in Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica); 11 in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne); and three each in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), and Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice).
Of the overall confirmed cases in Guyana, which now stands at 10,168 – 5203 are males and 4965 females – 8879 persons have recovered. To date, 88,135 persons have been tested for the life-threatening disease in Guyana.
As of Sunday, the World Health Organisation (WHO) reported 126,359,540 confirmed cases globally along with 2,769,473 deaths. The WHO also reported on Sunday that in the Region of the Americas, that is, Latin America and the Caribbean, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has increased to 55,243,776, while the death toll stands at 1,331,419.
All Guyanese are reminded to observe the protocols of the COVID-19 Emergency Measures which are in effect until March 31, 2021. This order emphasises the need for correct and consistent use of a face mask when leaving home, maintaining six feet physical distance from others, and the need for good hand hygiene to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Anyone displaying symptoms associated with COVID-19, or who needs any additional information is being asked to contact the COVID-19 hotline on 231-1166, 226-7480 or 624-6674 immediately or visit www.health.gov.gy.