3 new coronavirus cases recorded
—Total climbs to 73 – 12 patients recovered DPI, Guyana, Friday, April 24, 2020 The Ministry of Public Health today reported that three more persons have tested potive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). This now [...]
WHO launches global initiative to ensure equitable access to COVID-19 tools
DPI, Guyana, Friday, April 24, 2020 The World Health Organisation (WHO) today, launched a global collaboration to accelerate the development, production and equitable access to new COVID-19 diagnostics, therapeutics and vaccines. A group of healthcare [...]
NCTF committed to providing sustainable relief to vulnerable persons
DPI, Guyana, Thursday, April 23, 2020 The National COVID-19 Task Force (NCTF) is exploring a more sustainable approach to provide relief to vulnerable persons in Guyana affected by novel coronavirus. Prime Minister the Hon. Moses [...]
Health and safety of Guyanese remains a top priority – PM Nagamootoo
DPI, Guyana, Thursday, April 23, 2020 Prime Minister and Chairman of the National COVID-19 Task Force (NCTF), the Honourable Moses Nagamootoo has said the closure of Guyana’s airspace and borders is “one of the significant [...]
COVID-19 and TB: co-infection can be deadly
−MoPH TB/HIV Focal highlights increased risk DPI, Guyana, Thursday, April 23, 2020 Persons who have been diagnosed with Tuberculosis (TB) are at increased risk of developing the most complicated form of COVID-19. This was disclosed [...]
Govt examining ways to stimulate Agri production amid COVID-19 – PM Nagamootoo
DPI, Guyana, Thursday, April 23, 2020 The Government will be examining ways to stimulate and sustain agricultural production whilst tackling the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo who also serves as Chairman of the [...]
HeroCart’s delivery service meeting customers’ needs amid COVID-19
DPI, Guyana, Thursday, April 23, 2020 HeroCart, a small business that offers delivery services for food, laundry and nearly any day-to-day request around Georgetown has risen to the challenge to keep customers satisfied amid COVID-19. [...]
12 patients recovered from COVID-19
—70 coronavirus cases recorded DPI, Guyana, Thursday, April 23, 2020 Twelve persons have now recovered from novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Guyana. The total number of confirmed cases now stands at 70, as of April 23, [...]
Coomacka group making face masks for free distribution
DPI, Guyana, Thursday, April 23, 2020 Residents of Coomacka Mines, Region Ten, have embarked on a communal project to make facemasks for the residents of the surrounding area including Three Friends, Old England and Siberia. [...]
US pumps GUY $100 million into Guyana’s fight against COVID-19
DPI, Guyana, Thursday, April 23, 2020 The United States of America has committed some $100 million towards the fight against the novel Coronavirus in Guyana. The United States Embassy in Guyana today informed via its [...]
NAPS warns HIV positive persons of vulnerability to COVID-19 infections
DPI, Guyana, Wednesday, April 22, 2020 The National AIDS Programme Secretariat (NAPS) has called on persons living with HIV to take all necessary precautions to protect from contracting COVID-19. On Wednesday, NAPS Programme Director, Dr. [...]
GA-FDD urges strict compliance from Medical devices importers
The Government Analyst-Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD) is reminding importers and distributors about the requirements for the import of medical devices, particularly in vitro diagnostic (IVDs) test kits and laboratory reagents. These requirements are in [...]