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Housing, transportation for healthcare workers dealing with COVID-19 patients
The Ministry of Public Health is putting measures in place to protect healthcare workers who are dealing with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr. Karen Boyle in an update on Friday noted that…
BREAKING: 23 COVID-19 cases now confirmed in Guyana
As of April 2, Guyana recorded 23 cases of the new Coronavirus, an increase from the 19 cases reported on Thursday.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Karen Boyle in her daily update Friday revealed that 83 persons were tested of which 23…
City bans gathering of more than 5 persons; announces closure of public places
The Mayor and Councillors of the City of Georgetown Thursday said it remains committed to a collaborative approach in implementing measures to tackle and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus).
In order to safeguard the…
City shuts down all markets, vending from Friday night
The Georgetown Mayor and City Council has taken a decision to shut down all city markets from Friday night, and to allow wholesalers and retailers only to operate on Fridays for a limited time at the Stabroek and Bourda Markets, until…
PAHO/WHO now predicts 20,000 COVID-19 cases for Guyana by May 5
By Isanella Patoir
A new study done on Wednesday by the Pan American Health Organisation/World Health Organisation (PAHO/WHO) and the Ministry of Public Health revealed that Guyana can see over 20,000 cases of the new Coronavirus by May…
GCCI condemns those not allowing health workers in buses, supermarkets
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) on Thursday said it noted recent updates emanating from the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) regarding the stigma and discrimination being experienced by healthcare…
Another COVID-19 patient in ICU; cases remain at 19
Another patient who was diagnosed with the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been moved to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), according to Minister of Public Health Volda Lawrence.
There were two persons in the ICU –a 38-year-old man…
President announces all bars, gyms, restaurants to be closed from 6 p.m to 6 a.m
President David Granger on Thursday afternoon announced that in order to strengthen containment measures against the spread of COVID19, the government will close public gathering at places of entertainment, including bars, clubs,…
Coronavirus: Albion sugar workers protest unhealthy working environment
Hundreds of sugar workers on Thursday morning protested what they say is an unhealthy working environment at the Albion Estate that puts them at great risk of contracting the deadly Coronavirus disease.
The workers used wooden posts and…
Tuschen/Uitvlugt NDC announces measures to prevent spread of COVID-19
The Tuschen/Uitvlugt Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) recognising the serious threat to public health of the COVID-19 disease has announced measures it is urging residents in the communities to abide by.
The measures announced by…
