82-year-old man is 120th COVID-19 death

The Ministry of Health on Tuesday recorded another COVID-19 death bringing the total number of fatalities to 120.

The latest death is an 82-year-old man from Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica) who died while receiving care at a medical facility.

The Ministry expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and said it will make every effort to provide all the necessary support during this difficult time to render any assistance needed.

The latest death takes the toll for October to 38.

Officials of the Ministry have contacted all relatives and persons to facilitate contact tracing and rapid assistance to everyone who may have been exposed to the now-deceased person. The Ministry is also appealing to the general public to respect the confidentiality of the deceased and his family, and to allow them to mourn their tragic loss in peace.

All Guyanese are reminded to observe the protocols of the COVID-19 EMERGENCY MEASURES (NO. 9), which are in effect until October 31st, 2020. This order emphasises:

  the need for correct and consistent use of a face mask when leaving your home;

  the importance of maintaining the six feet physical distance from others;

  and the need for good hand-hygiene to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.

If anyone is displaying any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19, or need any additional information, kindly contact the COVID-19 Hotline 231-1166, 226-7480 or 624-6674 IMMEDIATELYor visit  www.health.gov.gy.