Report positive results from COVID self-test – Health Minister

Do I need to report the results from my COVID-19 self-test? The answer is yes, especially if the result is positive, said Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony.
He is urging people to register the result of their home COVID-19 test to the Health Ministry as this will help health officials understand the prevalence of the disease in the country.
“…if you have tested positive then you should give that information to us so that we can have a better picture of how many persons are positive,” appealed the Minister to those self-testing.
According to him, some people have used these tests, tested positive, and have not reported their positive results to the Health Ministry. He explained, “If we don’t get those reports then the numbers that we have would be an underestimate of persons who are actually having COVID.”
Guyana introduced COVID-19 home testing in February, and while some people may choose this option to know their status, it is not enough to fulfill international travel requirements.
It was implemented to prevent gatherings of people at testing sites across the country in light of persons rushing to get tested amid a surge in positive cases.
In addition to the self-testing, Guyana has adequate testing capacity with the National Reference Laboratory being able to conduct at least 2000 PCR tests within a 24-hour period.
Moreover, the various regional hospitals across the country also have testing capabilities. These are in addition to testing capacities at private institutions.
COVID-19 self-testing kits are on sale at local pharmacies. (G1)