What Is COVID-19
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.
Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness.
Latest News On COVID-19 In Guyana
Life Sciences Park to make Guyana a leader in healthcare, biotech
Guyana is destined to become a global leader in smart healthcare and biotech, with plans by the government to establish a Life Sciences Park to be powered by the coming landmark Gas-to-Energy project in Wales.During [...]
Fire victims from Mon Repos receive new home from Men on Mission
After losing their home to a recent fire, the Ramlochan family from Mon Repos along the East Coast of Demerara now has a place to call home thanks to the Men on Mission (MoM) initiative. [...]
Delivering healthcare to communities – Enmore Regional Hospital opens
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali commissioned the first-of-its-kind Enmore Regional Hospital on Friday night, delivering much-needed medical relief to thousands of residents along the East Coast of Demerara (ECD). The new hospital will eliminate costly [...]
Over 4,000 dengue test kits distributed to Region Six
The Ministry of Health has distributed more than 4,000 test kits over the last week in Region Six to increase its dengue fever testing capacity. Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony said on Wednesday that [...]