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COVID-19 test results go from lab to MinisterThe Minister of Public Health Volda Lawrence on Saturday confirmed that results of tests done for COVID-19 are sent to…
Wear your masks when going in public – National Task ForceWhile the debate continues over the effective use of masks, the National COVID-19 Task Force has now agreed that they…
Those who defy COVID-19 orders face sanctions, including having their licenses revokedThose who defy the country’s orders against the spread of COVID-19 disease will face sanctions, including having their licenses revoked,…
Night curfew: Taxis, minibuses, boats cannot operate as per normalTaxis, minibuses and boats will not be allowed to work as per normal during the night, that is from 6:00…
Citizens allowed to shop needed items, go to work during the dayWhile citizens have been told not to step outside of their yard if they don’t absolutely need to, they will…
Nagamootoo says GECOM will have to approach authorities to facilitate vote recountPrime Minister Moses Nagamootoo on Saturday said the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) will have to make “the approaches at the…
Guyana will not open borders to Guyanese stranded overseasGuyana will not be re-opening airspace to allow in Guyanese who are stranded overseas, Prime Minister and Chairman of the…
COVID-19: Ocean View hotel being prepared as Gov’t looks to meet 1,000-bed capacityThe Government is examining the Ocean View hotel, East Coast Demerara for it to be used as a dedicated medical…
Coronavirus: Some 70 Guyanese stranded overseas request evacuationApproximately 70 Guyanese have contacted the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here requesting assistance in returning home as countries around the…
Coronavirus lockdown: CDC to provide support to vulnerable persons, communitiesIn light of the month-long emergency measures instituted by the Ministry of Public Health in the fight against COVID-19, the…
Coronavirus: PPP, TCI in donation drive to help healthcare workers, othersThe Opposition People’s Progressive Party (PPP) and The Citizenship Initiative (TCI) have separately launched donation campaigns to assist healthcare workers…
COVID-19: Rotary Guyana, local businesses launch fund to support health workersRotary Guyana and a number of local businesses have partnered to launch a fund to help provide PPE (Personal Protective…
Gov’t implements curfew with immediate effect until May 3COVID-19 EMERGENCY MEASURES These emergency measures are made pursuant to the paragraphs (1) and (2)(b) of the Direction by the…
Housing, transportation for healthcare workers dealing with COVID-19 patientsThe Ministry of Public Health is putting measures in place to protect healthcare workers who are dealing with Coronavirus Disease…
23 COVID-19 cases now confirmed in GuyanaAs of April 2, Guyana recorded 23 cases of the new Coronavirus, an increase from the 19 cases reported on…
City bans gathering of more than 5 persons; announces closure of public placesThe Mayor and Councillors of the City of Georgetown Thursday said it remains committed to a collaborative approach in implementing…
City shuts down all markets, vending from Friday nightThe Georgetown Mayor and City Council has taken a decision to shut down all city markets from Friday night, and…
PAHO/WHO now predicts 20,000 COVID-19 cases for Guyana by May 5By Isanella Patoir A new study done on Wednesday by the Pan American Health Organisation/World Health Organisation (PAHO/WHO) and the…

