Health

President Irfaan Ali on Thursday donated a boat, two boat engines, an ultrasound machine and a number of treated mosquito nets to Region 10. The President made the donation while on an outreach to the region. He aims to put systems in…

See below full statement issued by CARICOM: As the world grapples with the challenge of controlling the COVID-19 pandemic, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is deeply concerned at the current prospect of inequitable access to vaccines to…

- Before boarding their flights, all international passengers headed to the United States will first need to show proof of a negative coronavirus test, according to a new federal policy going into effect on Jan. 26. “Testing does not…

Guyana on Wednesday recorded 43 new COVID-19 cases from 195 tests; this takes the total number of confirmed cases to date to 6, 696. Region Four recorded 15 new cases, Region Six recorded 11 new cases, Region Seven recorded four new…

In order to better respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Health will be focusing on speciality medical training for health workers. Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, during Wednesday’s COVID-19 update, revealed that the…

A total of 537 children between the ages of 0 to 14 have tested positive for COVID-19 since Guyana recorded its first case in March 2020. Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony on Wednesday provided a breakdown of the cases. “In terms…

A virtual safe-space for men to be candid about issues affecting them will be launched by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security (MoHSSS) on Thursday, January 14, 2021. During the first hangout, men will have an opportunity…

Thirty-five of the 65 new COVID-19 cases recorded on Tuesday are from Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice). The new cases are from 391 tests, taking the country’s overall number of confirmed cases to 6, 653. Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony…

Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony on Tuesday pleaded for more cooperation from the Toshao and Village Council in Moraikobai, Region Five as the community continues to see an increase in the number of positive COVID-19 cases. “We will…

Fifteen more students attending dormitory schools across Guyana have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of positive students since the reopening of schools on January 4, 2021, to 45. Minister of Health, Dr Frank…