Focus to be placed on strengthening immune systems – RHO

…as Region 10 records over 300 COVID-19 cases

Regional Health Officer of Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice), Dr Gregory Harris has indicated that more emphasis would be placed on educating persons on good nutrition and strengthening their immune systems, as the Region has recorded over 310 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
In dealing with the spread of the virus, Dr Harris said the Regional Health Department (RHD) would be increasing its public educational engagements and enforcement activities.

Further, he stated that mask distribution exercises would continue, and the Department would seek to look into curbing the alleged occurrences of “secret parties” within Region 10.
According to Dr Harris, the Department will also be collaborating with stakeholders.
The most recent statistics provided by the Health Department showed that 1300 persons were tested within the Region, with the number of active cases reaching more than 70. On Friday, Region 10 recorded its 310th case.
Regionally, there were four persons in institutional isolation, 65 in home isolation, three in institutional quarantine while 40 persons were in home quarantine.
Some of the areas that are being monitored are Aroaima, Canvas City, Central MacKenzie, Amelia’s Ward, Half Mile, Wisroc, Three Friends Mines, Blueberry Hill, Kwakwani, Christianburg, Retrieve, Block 22, One Mile, Kara, Coomacka Mines, Wismar, and Silvertown.
Meanwhile, 230 recoveries were recorded, with the death toll remaining at five. A total of 40 tests were conducted last week.