Guyana’s COVID death toll now at 199

Another person has died from the dreaded Coronavirus, taking Guyana’s death toll to 199 since recording its first case in March 2020.

The latest fatality is a 52-year-old female from Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) who died while receiving care at a medical facility on March 2, 2021.

This is the second person to die this month; a total of 19 persons died in February.

“The MOH expresses sincerest condolences to the family of the deceased and will make every effort to provide all the necessary support during this difficult time to render any assistance needed,” a statement from the Ministry of Health noted on Wednesday.

The Ministry is also appealing to the general public to respect the confidentiality of the deceased and her 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.15), which are in effect until March 31, 2021. 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 IMMEDIATELY or visit us at www.health.gov.gy.