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The Ministry of Health (MOH) regrettably informs that as of 20:00hrs on September 01, 2020, two other persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died. The patients were a 72 year old man from Region 4 while the other, a 29 year old woman from Region 6. Upon admission to our medical […]

Guyana Defence Force Medic, Lance Corporal (LCPL) Thirston Tappin, rendered medical attention to Ms. Nairobi Marquez, 34, which resulted in the safe delivery of a baby boy, on August 19, 2020, at her home at Kaikan. LCPL Tappin is currently serving at the GDF Location at Kaikan on Guyana’s border with Venezuela. LCPL Tappin had […]

The Office of the President is pleased to make the following announcements in relation to new appointments in the Government. The following appointments are hereby made: Capt. Gerald Gouveia – National Security Adviser to the President Mr. Lennox Shuman – Advisor to the Minister of Public Works on Civil Aviation Mr. Ralph Ramkarran – Advisor […]

As of 18:00hrs on August 20, 2020, Guyana recorded thirty (30) COVID-19 related deaths.The Ministry of Health (MOH) regrettably informs that oneother person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has died at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC). The deceased was a 73- year-old man and a patient of the transitional ward at […]

The Ministry of Health in a media release stated that two other persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has died at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) and a third died while receiving care at Bartica Hospital and subsequently tested positive for COVID-19.  The patients who died in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the GPHC were both males, ages ninety three and eighty seven. Up until their passing, the two were receiving expert […]

The Ministry of Public Health has reported that twelve more persons have tested positive for the novel coronavirus taking that total number of confirmed cases to 413. To date, 185 persons have recuperated from COVID-related illnesses. Deaths remain at 20. Currently, there are 208 active cases in institutional isolation at various facilities across Guyana; 50 […]

Phase Four of the country’s reopening process is scheduled to begin on Saturday, August 1, 2020. During this stage remain largely the same as in Phase three. However, places of worship will be allowed to recommence in-persons worshipping, prayers, weddings and funerals in a controlled manner. Religious leaders will be expected to ensure that attendance […]

As of the 30th July 2020, of the 78 tests done, the number of positive cases is now 401, with 20 COVID related deaths. The number of active cases in Institutional Isolation is 196; 50 persons are in institutional quarantine and 3 persons are in the COVID-ICU. To date, 185 persons have recovered. Two new […]

The Ministry of Health has reported that the number of CVID-19 cases has increased by seven to 396. In the daily update the Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Shamdeo Persaud disclosed that the seven of the persons testing positive for the virus came from Arau in Region 7 and the other from Georgetown in region 4. […]

A Fire of unknown origin gutted an Eccles East Bank Demerara two storied house earlier this morning, leaving six persons homeless. According to reports, the fire started at the bottom flat of the house and quickly engulfed the entire building. When the alarm was raised neighbors came to their rescue but they were unable to […]