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National COVID-19 Task Force Advisory for RamadanSee below the National COVID-19 Task Force Advisory for Ramadan 2021: The holy month of Ramadan will be observed in…
Another COVID death; 19 died in 8 daysTwo persons died on Wednesday from COVID-19 in Guyana, taking the total number of deaths from the pandemic to 252.…
COVID-19: UK and other variants detected in several Caribbean countriesThe Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) on Thursday said the UK variant and other variants of the coronavirus has been…
CDC issues flood warning as heavy rainfall expected this weekendThe Civil Defense Commission (CDC) has issued a flood warning after reports from the Hydromet Office indicate that continuous moderate…
Region Seven man, 73, dies from COVIDThe Ministry of Health on Thursday reported that another person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has died.…
Rotary Club of Demerara helps with COVID-19 vaccination in Muritaro, MalaliThe Rotary Club of Demerara (RCD) recently collaborated with the Ministry of Health and the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) to…
COVID vaccination important to ensuring businesses survive – GCCI PresidentNewly appointed President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), Timothy Tucker, is of the firm belief that…
COVID-19: More patients being hospitalised as deaths, cases spikeMore patients are now being hospitalised with a ‘sicker’ version of COVID-19 in Guyana as cases and deaths spike. Minister…
81 new COVID-19 cases Guyana on Wednesday recorded 81 new COVID-19 cases from 600 tests, taking the country’s overall number of confirmed cases to…
Guyana reaches 250 COVID deaths with passing of woman, 57Guyana’s COVID-19 death toll reached 250 on Wednesday with the passing of a 57-year-old woman from Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica). The…
Scores of young people show up for vaccines, but not yet qualifiedBy Isanella Patoir Former Minister of Health, Dr Leslie Ramsammy, says thousands of young people are being turned away from…
Guyana in 3rd COVID-19 wave; virus attacking younger, healthier populationBy Isanella Patoir Guyana is now facing a third, more deadlier wave of the dreaded coronavirus, which is rapidly spreading…
Female, 78; man 67, die from COVID-19Two more elderly persons who tested positive for COVID-19 died on Tuesday, April 6, taking the country’s death toll since…
Health Minister vaccinated against COVID-19Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony on Monday took his COVID-19 vaccine, which he hopes would encourage the public to…
31 new COVID cases, 12 in ICUGuyana on Tuesday recorded a total of 31 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the country’s overall number of confirmed cases to…
Trinidad's Rowley tests positive for COVID-19Trinidad Express - Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr Keith Rowley has tested positive for COVID-19. The Prime Minister…
Covid surge in South America as Brazil variant spreads(BBC) - Coronavirus figures released by health authorities across South America on Monday show a number of countries grappling with…
Another COVID death recorded; death toll now 247Guyana on Monday recorded another COVID-19 death, taking the death toll to 247 since March 2020. The latest fatality is…

