COVID-19 gazetted measures: 22:30h to 04:00h curfew remains in effect

The Health Ministry continues to keep strict measures in place to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The national curfew remains in place from 22:30h to 04:00h (4:00am to 10:30pm).for the month of March.
This was published in the Official Gazette on Friday. Aside from the curfew, much of the previous orders remain in place.
There would be continuous monitoring to assess the pandemic at the workplace and to ensure that there is a period of quarantine or isolation approved by the Health Ministry before resumption of work.
Banks, supermarkets, shops, beauty salons, barbershops, gas stations and stores such as those selling clothing, shoes, books, hardware and plumbing are allowed to operate between the hours of 04:00h and 21:30h (4:00am to 9:30pm).
While buffet dining is prohibited, indoor and outdoor dining at restaurants and bars are permitted following strict COVID-19 guidelines.
All essential services – such as hospitals, pharmacies, funeral homes, airports, hotels, and the Judiciary – are allowed to operate on a 24-hour basis.
Restrictions remain in place on visiting, hosting, or attending private parties, wakes, clubs, receptions, and any other social activity, including going to the cinema. Gyms, fitness centres, and places of worship can operate at limited capacity.
As of February 26, Guyana has recorded 8513 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 7945 recoveries and 195 deaths.
On Friday, Dr Frank Anthony said Guyana would be receiving 80,000 doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine from India next week. It is also set to receive 104,000 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine through the COVAX mechanism, another 149,000 doses through a purchase agreement under a Caricom-African Union agreement and a donation of 20,000 Sinopharm vaccines from the Chinese Government.
On February 10, Guyana received a donation of 3000 doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine from Barbados.