Caretaker Minister of Public Health Volda Lawrence this morning (Saturday, May 30, 2020) revealed that Guyana recorded its 12th death as a result of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The deceased has been identified as 87-year-old, Daymon John of the Palms Geriatric Home.
John died early Saturday morning according to the Public Health Ministry.
The Ministry and Government of Guyana expressed its deepest condolences to the family and friends of ohn and urges all Guyanese to continue observing all measures, particularly social distancing, thorough hand washing and the wearing of face masks.