Passengers arriving at Guyana’s airports to follow strict guidelines
DPI, Guyana, Thursday, June 18, 2020 As Guyana embarks on a phased re-opening process, the Ministry of Public Health continues to outline specific guidelines that each traveller must adhere to. Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Shamdeo [...]
12 new COVID-19 cases recorded
—42 tests conducted in last 24hrs DPI, Guyana, Thursday, June 18, 2020 The Ministry of Public Health has reported twelve new cases of COVID-19 after forty-two tests were conducted within the last 24 hours. This [...]
Travel guidelines issued for repatriating Guyanese
−Rapid test results NOT accepted −Seven days quarantine mandated upon return DPI, Guyana, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 Guyanese who have been stranded in several countries due to the onset of COVID-19 are being repatriated. As [...]
Aviation Authority to draft strict COVID-19 regulations for airlines, airports
─ penalties for noncompliance in the pipeline DPI, Guyana, Saturday, June 6, 2020 Airlines operating in Guyana along with airport staff and pilots will soon be required to comply with COVID-19 regulations set out by [...]
3 more COVID-19 recoveries recorded
—1 new positive case confirmed DPI, Guyana, Saturday, June 06, 2020 The Ministry of Public health has reported that there more persons have recovered from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) taking the total to 80. However, [...]
New research reveals additional guidelines for wearing masks- WHO
—masks must have three layers for effective protection DPI, Guyana, Saturday, June 6, 2020 The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday updated its guidance and recommendations on the wearing of masks in public for protection [...]
Tullow Guyana, Caribbean Surgery Inc. partner to support local COVID-19 fight
DPI, Guyana, Saturday, June 6, 2020 As the fight to stop the transmission of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues, countries across the globe have advocated for the use of face masks as one of the [...]
Stranded Guyanese in Miami to return later today
DPI, Guyana, Saturday, June 6, 2020 The first wave of stranded Guyanese to return home after a decision by the National COVID-19 Task Force (NCTF) is scheduled to touch down at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport [...]
Fifth day with no new COVID-19 cases recorded
—32 more tests done within last 24hrs DPI, Guyana, Friday, June 05, 2020 June 5, 2020, is the fifth day in a row that the Ministry of Public Health is reporting that there are no [...]
Efforts in place to keep Region Two COVID-19 free
DPI, Guyana, Wednesday, June 3, 2020 Region Two, Pomeroon-Supenaam is one of three regions in Guyana where no confirmed case of COVID-19 has been recorded. Although this region can be considered a gateway to Region [...]
No new COVID-19 cases recorded
DPI, Guyana, Wednesday, June 3, 2020 The Ministry of Public health has reported that as of June 3, 2020, there are no new cases of the novel coronavirus recorded. An additional 27 tests were conducted [...]
Efforts in place to keep Region Two COVID-19 free
DPI, Guyana, Wednesday, June 3, 2020 Region Two, Pomeroon-Supenaam is one of three regions in Guyana where no confirmed case of COVID-19 has been recorded. Although this region can be considered a gateway to Region [...]