Region 4 woman Guyana’s 209th COVID-19 death

…51 new cases from 1012 tests

Another death has been recorded from the novel coronavirus – a 66-year-old female from Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica). This takes the death toll to 209.
According to the Health Ministry, the elderly woman died while receiving medical treatment.
The last death prior to this was recorded on Monday after an 89-year-old woman from Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) succumbed while receiving care at a medical facility.
There were also 51 new cases in one day after 1012 samples were sent for analysis. According to the Ministry’s dashboard, the total number of confirmed cases in the country is now 9238 – 4754 males and 4484 females.
There are 671 active cases: seven in the designated Intensive Care Unit (ICU), 626 in home isolation and 38 in institutional isolation. Another 11 persons are also in institutional quarantine. The data shows that 8359 patients have recovered from the life-threatening virus while 77,427 have been tested.

New cases
From the new cases, 11 were detected in Region Three, 30 cases in Region Four, six in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), and four in Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice).
The cases remain at 1025 in Region One (Barima-Waini), 239 in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), 262 in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice), 787 in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), 246 in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) and 436 in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo).
Guyana is currently rolling out its vaccination programme countrywide for the coronavirus, after receiving 80,000 doses from India and another 20,000 from China. Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony indicated on Tuesday that standard procedures are in place to ensure that the vaccine is safely administered. This entails taking the second dose at the appropriate time.
He underscored, “We have a standard protocol so we’re not going to encourage anybody to come before the time. Part of the process when you come to one of the vaccination sites, the nurse or the clinical staff working there will explain to you what vaccine you’re getting. They will enter that into the card and put the date when you got your first dose and the date when you’re expected to come back.”
The vaccination sites include West Demerara Regional Hospital, Parika Health Centre, Lethem Health Centre, Aishalton District Hospital, Brothers Health Centre, Den Amstel Health Centre, Versailles Health Centre, 47 Health Centre, Skeldon Regional Hospital, Port Mourant Health Centre, Sand Creek Health Centre and New Amsterdam Regional Hospital.
From the tranche of vaccines received, the country has sent some over to Barbados. Initially, the Barbadian Government had assisted Guyana with 3000 doses to start its programme.
If anyone is displaying any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19, or need any additional information, they are asked to contact the COVID-19 Hotline 231-1166, 226-7480 or 624-6674 immediately or visit www.health.gov.gy
Persons with comorbidities have been asked to continue taking their respective medications or treatment to control their condition. The preventative measures and guidelines to protect against the virus must be adhered to since this category of person is at greater risk if they contract COVID-19. (G12)