The Public Health Department of Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) on Friday commenced screening all persons entering the region as part of a plan to avoid the spread of COVID-19.
Persons are being asked to step out of their vehicles to be screened
With all ports closed, the main access to the region is via the Berbice River Bridge. A booth has been set up at the eastern side of the bridge.
Director of Regional Health Services, Jevaughn Stephen said persons who are red-flagged will be monitored. According to
A woman being screened on Friday at the checkpoint at the entrance to the Berbice River Bridge
him, blood pressure is also being taken at the checkpoint.
He said if a person is flagged with a high temperature and a spike in their blood pressure, they are given a band and sent to the hospital for further screening. A record is made of those persons to keep track of them.
The project commenced at about midday on Friday and about 120 persons were screened.
According to the Director, the team will be at the location between 06:00h to 18:00h.
Meanwhile, other screening is also taking place at the four hospitals in the region and some health centres, with the New Amsterdam Hospital being the main screening centre.
He said persons should also wear a face mask once they are out in public, embrace social distancing and observe the curfew.
