The vaccination roll out – no shortages for second doses
There are enough COVID-19 vaccines in storage to provide all persons who have received their first dose. Many persons have been calling expressing concern that they will not be able to get their second dose. [...]
The vaccination roll out
– no shortages for second doses There are enough COVID-19 vaccines in storage to provide all persons who have received their first dose. Many persons have been calling expressing concern that they will not be [...]
Increased monitoring in Region Nine, as Brazil Covid cases surge
The Government has increased its monitoring of the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo (Region Nine), as neighbouring Brazil continues to see an upsurge in COVID-19 cases. Minister of Health, Hon. Dr Frank Anthony, said Operation COVICURB surveillance [...]
Guyana records low numbers of chagas disease
– efforts being made to eliminate it here – Minister Anthony Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony says Guyana has recorded very low cases of chagas disease, but efforts are being made to eliminate it [...]
Region 10 sees improved response to COVID-19 vaccination
─ from wider sensitisation campaign Minister of Health, Hon. Dr Frank Anthony, says there has been an improved response to the COVID-19 vaccination campaign in the Upper Demerara-Berbice (Region 10). This, he said, followed an [...]
Public urge others to get Covid vaccine for herd immunity
– as vaccination campaign continues Members of the public who have received their first COVID-19 vaccines are urging others to capitalise on the opportunity to get immunised. To date, over 67,524 persons have received their [...]
Public can access treatment for long Covid -Dr. Anthony
Minister of Health, Hon. Dr Frank Anthony has said persons who are suffering from the long-term effects of COVID-19 (long Covid) are being treated for their symptoms. Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection or long Covid, [...]
Third set of Russian vaccine to arrive this week
−over 63,000 people inoculated to date Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Frank Anthony says Guyana will receive a third consignment of the Russian Sputnik V vaccine this week. Minister Anthony made this disclosure during Tuesday’s [...]
Second batch of Sputnik V vaccine arrives in Guyana
-will be used to ramp up vaccination campaign -Dr. Anthony The second batch of Sputnik V vaccine from Russia arrived in Guyana on Monday at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport. Minister of Health, Hon. Dr [...]
Expectant mothers in Karawab, St. Monica Mission benefit from ultrasound services
– communities welcome specialist medical outreach Expectant mothers in Karawab, Upper Pomeroon River on Friday benefited from ultrasound services, on the second day of the Ministry of Health’s specialist medical outreach to Amerindian communities in [...]
New requirements for travel to Suriname
To be allowed to board the Ferry at Moleson Creek, Corentyne to South Drain, Suriname, ALL passengers are required to show a negative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Test result taken within 72 hours of their [...]
Brazil donates ARVs to Health Ministry
-following request for assistance The Ministry of Health on Friday received a quantity of antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) donated by the Government of Brazil. Minister, Hon. Dr. Frank Anthony said he was grateful that the neighbouring [...]