Oxford COVID-19 vaccine welcomed by WHO experts
-large scale trials needed now DPI, Guyana, Tuesday, July 27, 2020 The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday, welcomed new findings from Oxford University researchers on a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine, which triggered an immune [...]
‘We can do this!” – CSEC, CAPE students say
— Over 12,000 students slated to write CSEC, CAPE exams DPI, Guyana, Monday, July 20, 2020 Eighteen-year-old Jasmaine Assanah, of St. Joseph’s High School is writing six units at Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) this [...]
COVID-19 cases now 337
—84 tests conducted in last 24hrs DPI, Guyana, Monday, July 20, 2020 The number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus now stands at 337. This comes as the Ministry of Public Health has reported [...]
Reg 1. RHO dispels false reports of neglect at Moruca’s isolation facility
DPI, Guyana, Monday, July 20, 2020 Region One, Regional Health Officer, Dr. Steven Cheefoon has called on media outlets to be responsible in their reporting and desist from disseminating false information that can create panic [...]
Food for the Poor donates medical items to Public Health Ministry
DPI, Guyana, Monday, July 20, 2020 A cargo container filled with a large donation of medical items from the Food for the Poor Guyana (FFPG) Incorporated was handed over to the Ministry of Public Health [...]
COIVD-19 cases increase by nine
– total now 336 – 154 persons being housed in institution isolation DPI, Guyana, Sunday, July 19, 2020 The Ministry of Public Health has reported that the number of persons who have tested positive for [...]
Seven new COIVD cases – total now 327
—Seven more recoveries DPI, Guyana, Saturday, July 18, 2020 The Ministry of Public Health has reported that number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 has increased to 327, after seven more persons tested positive for the [...]
“Situation not back to normal” – DCMO cautions
−Warns precautions must still be taken in light of country’s reopening −Reminds that COVID-19 is highly infectious DPI, Guyana, Friday, July 17, 2020 Guyana is about to enter its third phase of reopening which will [...]
Five new COVID cases recorded
— total now stands at 320 —75 tests conducted in last 24hrs DPI, Guyana, Friday, July 17, 2020 The Ministry of Public Health has reported that five more persons have tested positive for the novel [...]
No confirmed cases of COVID 19 in Region 5
– Officials working assiduously to maintain current status DPI Guyana, Friday, July 17, 2020 Mahaica-Berbice, Regional Health Officer Dr. Desmond Nicholson To date Region 5, Mahaica-Berbice has remained COVID-free and officials of the Regional Emergency [...]
Support of targeted interventions needed to mitigate COVID-19 spread – DCMO
DPI, Guyana, Friday, July 17, 2020 The Ministry of Public Health has noted that support and compliance by residents in the various administrative regions are needed for targeted interventions to be effective in the fight [...]
Six more persons recover from COVID-19
—One new case and one death recorded DPI, Guyana, Thursday, July 16, 2020 As of July 16, 2020, Guyana has recorded one hundred and sixty-two (162) recoveries from the novel coronavirus. This comes as the [...]