PAC, NPC announce closure of Zoo

– takes effect today

With the deadly coronavirus already confirmed in Guyana, and its death toll increasing around the globe, several public local entities have resorted to suspending services as precautionary measures.
The Protected Areas Commission (PAC) and the National Parks Commission (NPC) joined the list, as it announced the closure of the Georgetown Zoo.
The PAC and NPC in a statement to the media on Monday advised the general public that the recreational facility will be closed from today until further notice, in an effort to protect both its staff and visitors from the spread of the virus.
“The Protected Areas Commission (PAC) and the National Parks Commission (NPC) at this time would like to advise the general public that the Georgetown Zoo will be closed beginning Tuesday, 17th March 2020 until further notice. This move is a part of the Commission’s efforts to safeguard and protect staff and citizens from the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) threat.”
Nevertheless, persons who utilise the National Park and Botanical Gardens can continue to do so, as those public spaces will remain open. “Please be advised also that the Botanical Gardens and the National Park will remain open as we take extra precautionary measures to ensure that all of our public facilities are fully sanitised.”
The Commissions are urging persons to adhere to safety measures to prevent a possible epidemic of the virus.
“The PAC/NPC further calls on all Guyanese to adhere to the rules, measures and advice coming from the Ministry of Public Health in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our country.”