Guyana records 300 COVID-19 cases
—3 new cases, 1 recovery recorded DPI, Guyana, Monday, July 13, 2020 Today, Guyana recorded 300 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The Ministry of Public Health is reporting that three more persons have [...]
WHO concerned as pandemic worsens
—many countries headed in wrong direction —investigative team arrives in China to probe virus origins DPI, Guyana, Monday, July 13, 2020 The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has had a devasting impact on countries worldwide, with more [...]
Six new COVID cases and six recoveries
DPI, Guyana, Sunday, July 12, 2020 The Ministry of Public Health is reporting the number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus has increased to 297 after six more persons tested positive for the virus. [...]
Fourteen recover from COVID-19
—One new case and one death DPI, Guyana, Saturday, July 11, 2020 The Ministry of Public Health is reporting some good news, fourteen more persons have recovered from COVID-related illnesses, making that, 148 in total [...]
Coping with stress during the COVID-19 pandemic
—Focus on opportunities rather than challenges DPI, Guyana, Friday, July 10, 2020 The scale and unpredictability of the COVID-19 pandemic have been stressful for many people. The fear of contracting the disease, the loss of [...]
Four new COVID cases recorded
—9 recoveries DPI, Guyana, Friday, July 10, 2020 The total number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus has reached 290. This comes after 25 tests were conducted with the last 24 hours. As of [...]
Palms is COVID-19 free!
Georgetown, GUYANA – The Palms Elderly Care Facility is now COVID-19 free as its final three patients have made full recoveries from the virus. The patients, 66-year-old Robert Baiku, 69-year-old Cleo Brotherson and 57-year-old Gaitree [...]
Data on airborne COVID-19 still early, more info needed-WHO
—urges healthcare officials to take all precautions while data develops DPI, Guyana, Friday July 10, 2020 In updated guidance on the transmission of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) published yesterday, the World Health Organisation (WHO) added [...]
COVID-19 Task Force to implement strict measures in mining areas.
─ ‘Miners need to know why strict measures are necessary’- Dr. Leston Payne, Deputy Director, HEOC DPI, Guyana, Friday, July 10, 2020 As screening and testing are underway in the mining district of Aranka/ Arangoy, [...]
DDL DONATES 34,000 CASES OF JUICE TO THE CIVIL DEFENSE COMMISSION, PUBLIC HEALTH MINISTRY & CIVIL SOCIETY
– Donations valued at over $45,000,000 DIAMOND, EAST BANK DEMERARA, GUYANA, July 9, 2020: Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) on Thursday announced a donation of 4,000 cases of juices to the Civil Defense Commission with the [...]
Confirmed COVID-19 cases now at 286
—Reg. 1 managing 69% of all active cases DPI, Guyana, Thursday, July 9, 2020 The Ministry of Public Health has reported that confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus now stand at 286 To date, the [...]
Republic Bank contributes to Guyana’s COVID-19 fight
9 JULY, 2020: The Ministry of Public Health today received eight portable ventilators donated by Republic Bank to aid in the country’s fights against the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. Receiving the donation was Minister of Public [...]