Ten more patients have recovered from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) taking the total to 57 recoveries so far. This was disclosed by the Director of Primary Health Care Services, Dr. Ertenisa Hamilton, in the daily COVID-19 Update. The total confirmed infections have risen by two and stand at 127. Of the total, 60 are active […]
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One more COVID-19 recovery recorded
One more COVID-19 patient has recovered, adding to the other 46 recoveries from the virus. This was disclosed by Dr. Ertenisa Hamilton, Director of Primary Health Care Services in the daily COVID-19 Update. While 26 tests were conducted within the last 24 hours, the total number of positive cases remains at 125 as no new […]
8 presidential guards test positive for COVID 19
The Guyana police force has confirmed that 8 ranks attached to the presidential guard unit have contracted the deadly virus. According to the police public relations department, as a result of the presence of COVID-19 in Guyana the presidential guard unit in conformity with the guidelines given by the Ministry of Health conducted random testing […]
Pedal cyclist killed in Corentyne accident
The accident occurred around 11:30 this morning May 20, 2020, at Princetown Public Road, Corentyne, Berbice, and has left a pedal cyclist dead. The victim was identified as Marsha Adiana, 57, of Skeldon Riverside, Corentyne, Berbice. According to a police report their enquiries revealed that the car HC 8511 was proceeding south along the eastern […]
76 more ballot boxes recounted; recount of Region Seven commences
Seventy-six more ballot boxes were completed today in the ongoing national recount of all ballots cast in the March 2, 2020, General and Regional Elections. With Regions One and Two completed, 18 boxes were today completed for Region Three, while 14 were completed for Region Four. Region Five saw the completion of 18 boxes, while […]
One new recovery, one new case- total stands at 125
Fifty-one persons were tested for COVID-19 within the last 24 hours with one test returning positive. This brings the total confirmed cases to 125. This was disclosed by Dr. Ertenisa Hamilton, Director of Primary Health Care Services in the daily COVID-19 Update. Of these 125 cases, Guyana has recorded 10 deaths and 46 recoveries. Since […]
NCTF grants approval for trade unionist Komal Chand’s body to return home
The National COVID-19 Task Force (NCTF) on Monday evening disclosed that approval has been granted for the body of the late trade unionist Komal Chand to return to Guyana from Cuba. Chand and his wife travelled to Cuba earlier this year to seek medical attention. However, Chand, 75, died on April 8, while receiving medical […]
Caribbean Union of Teachers not in support of CXC exams set for July; says the lives of teachers and students at risk
The Caribbean Union of Teachers said it is not in support of the July timeline set by the Caribbean Examination Council for the holding of the Regional Examination during the COVID-19 pandemic. CXC recently announced that the regional examinations: The Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate, Caribbean Certificate of Secondary Level Competence and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination will […]
Guyanese abroad assured of prioritised arrival once airports reopen
Guyanese abroad who have contacted Guyana’s embassies and consulates signalling intentions to return home have been assured of prioritised arrival once local airports reopen. This was assurance was given by the Minister of Public Infrastructure Hon. David Patterson whilst speaking to DPI over the weekend. The Minister stated that currently, Guyana cannot handle an influx […]
7 new coronavirus cases
Seven more COVID-19 cases have been recorded in Guyana, taking the total confirmed infections up to 124. Of these 124 cases, Guyana has recorded 10 deaths and 45 recoveries. This was disclosed by Dr. Ertenisa Hamilton, Director of Primary Health Care Services in the daily COVID-19 Update. Fifty-four (54) tests were conducted within the last […]