President, Dr Irfaan Ali will address the nation at 17:00h (5 pm) today to provide updates on Guyana’s response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
This address comes just as Guyana recorded 3 COVID-19 related deaths in just over 48 hours.
Just this morning, the Ministry of Health reported the death of a 43-year old woman due to COVID-19 related issues. On Tuesday, it was revealed that a 32-year-old resident of Region One (Barima-Waini) who had been working as a miner in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) has died from COVID-19 at the Bartica Regional Hospital.
Additionally, on Monday, 87-year-old Aaron Peters of Grove, East Bank Demerara (EBD), died from the dreadful disease.
Members of the public are encouraged to observe the COVID-19 EMERGENCY MEASURES #8 published in the Official Gazette on 14 August. 2020 which emphasises the need to practice physical distancing at least 6ft apart, use a facemask correctly and consistently when leaving their homes and practice good handing washing hygiene to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Persons with symptoms of COVID-19 are asked to call the COVID-19 hotline numbers 231 1166, 226 7480 or 180/181 for assistance.
