Contact tracing, surveillance key to mitigating COVID-19 spread
—effectiveness of process depends on reliability of person testing – CMO DPI, Guyana, Monday, April 13, 2020 The efficiency of contact tracing during the COVID-19 pandemic will depend on the truthfulness of the persons being [...]
“Seek advice from reputable sources” – CMO Dr. Shamdeo Persaud
DPI, Guyana, Monday, April 13, 2020 Chief Medical Officer, Dr Shamdeo Persaud is urging persons to seek information concerning the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) from reputable sources. His statement comes at a time when Guyana’s total [...]
Public Health Ministry again calls on citizens to be more responsible
−As local COVID-19 numbers quadruple in two weeks −Neighbouring countries record new cases, death DPI, Guyana, Saturday, April 11, 2020 Public Health Minister Volda Lawrence has again called on Guyanese to adhere to the safety [...]
Quarantine, isolation facilities sufficiently stocked – PM
DPI, Guyana, Saturday, April 11, 2020 Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo, has assured that there are sufficient supplies to meet the dietary needs of patients in quarantine and in isolation by the Ministry of Public. The [...]
Stay at home!
– Violators of stay-at-home order can be arrested and charged – Categories of essential workers expanded DPI, Guyana, Saturday, April 11, 2020 There have already been a number of arrests of persons who have violated [...]
Plaisance community recognises health workers
-over 100 care packages distributed to health workers DPI, Guyana, Saturday, April 11, 2020 Members of the Plaisance Neighborhood Democratic Council and the Junior Chambers Guyana International on Saturday morning showed their appreciation to healthcare [...]
‘Lifting restrictions too quickly could lead to a deadly resurgence’ – WHO Director-General cautions
DPI, Guyana, Friday, April 10, 2020 The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised against the planned transition out of the stay-at-home restrictions in some countries. WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in a media briefing [...]
Health Ministry exploring expanded testing, treatment capacity for COVID-19
−Consultants shed light on the use of Rapid Tests DPI, Guyana, Friday, April 10, 2020 The Ministry of Public Health is exploring the use of Rapid Testing as well as the use of medications for [...]
Easter holiday weekend to be observed indoors
DPI, Guyana, Thursday, April 9, 2020 Easter 2020 will be much different than previous years because the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has changed plans for social activities. In light of the emergency orders implemented to [...]
Region 6 receives hampers as CDC’s distribution continues
DPI, Guyana, Thursday, April 9, 2020 Residents in Little India and Little Africa, Corriverton in Region Six were among those that received relief hampers from the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) today. The CDC through the [...]
David G buses to transport nurses in Region 6
-Plans onstream to assist nurses who travel from Region 5 to Region 6 DPI, Guyana, Thursday, April 9, 2020 Director of Regional Health Services Jevaughn Stephen has announced that the five David G School buses [...]
Public Health Emergency Operations Centre gets new transport.
−Bus donated by Courts Guyana Inc. DPI, Guyana, Thursday, April 9, 2020 The Government’s Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC), which was formed to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19), today received a minibus, outfitted to provide [...]