Four more persons recover from COIVD-19

The Ministry of Public Health has reported that four more persons have recovered from COIVD-19 related illness taking the total number of recoveries to 99.

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Guyana remains at 159, this is inclusive of 12 deaths.

To date, 1,959 persons have been tested for the novel coronavirus with 1,800 of those yielding negative results.

There are currently 48 active cases remain in isolation at various facilities across Guyana and 22 persons in institutional quarantine.

Citizens are reminded to continue practising social distancing in the workplace, public spaces, and while using public transportation to reduce the spread of the coronavirus disease.

They are also reminded to practise frequent hand washing/sanitising and always wear a face mask if they have to go out.

As of June 14, 2020, the WHO has reported that globally the confirmed cases stand at 7,690,708 with 427,630 deaths. While in the Regions of the Americas, positive cases have reached 3,711,768 with a total of 199,252 deaths.

Pedal cyclist killed in Corentyne accident, police constable seriously injured

The accident involved a pedal cyclist and a motorcycle driven by a police constable and occurred just around 16:20 hrs on Sunday, June 14, 2020, on the No. 68 Public Road, Corentyne, Berbice.

Dead is Malchan “Rasta” Ramdanny,  a 47 year old labourer of No. 69 Village, Corentyne.
According to a police report, the pedal cyclist was proceeding north along the western side of the road ahead of the motorcycle. The said motorcycle was a short distance behind a motorcar number unknown, traveling at an alleged fast rate of speed, as the motorcar passed the pedal cyclist, the cyclist reportedly made a sudden turn into the path of the motorcycle in an attempt to cross the road from west to east.

The police report noted that in doing so, the motorcycle collided with the pedal cyclist; as a result, both individuals received injuries and were rushed to the Skeldon Public Hospital where the pedal cyclist was pronounced dead on arrival. The 30 year old police constable ,Navindra Jodhan is stationed at Central Police Station and resides at John Street, New Amsterdam.
The police say the constable was treated and referred to the New Amsterdam Public Hospital where he is currently receiving medical attention in the A& E Unit; his condition is regarded as serious.

 

 

 

 

 

Berbice family loses $22M in fire

By Melissa Khan – A family of 5 are now homeless after a fire gutted the upper flat of their two storey home.
The fire started at around 11:45 AM, according to neighbors. When the fire truck arrived it experienced challenges in pumping water to the house which made residents angry.
Neighbors then formed a bucket brigade and they were able to save some of the items from the home.
Thajmattie Jaundoo is now contemplating her next move and is worried about where they will lay their heads.
The woman operated a shop on the lower flat of the building and estimates their losses to be about $22M.
The Fire Chief Chandra Prasad  admitted that they had some difficulties in pumping water but they were able to solve the problem with help from the New Amsterdam fire service. He also thanked residents of the area for their help.
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Six more COVID-19 recoveries -total now stands at 92

The Ministry of Public has reported six more persons have recovered from COVID-19 related illnesses taking the total to 92.

Within the last 24 hours, 22 tests were conducted resulting in no new positive cases. To date, Guyana has recorded 156 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus. This is inclusive of 12 deaths.

The total number of persons tested for the COVID-19 is 1,876 with 1,720 of those yielding negative results.

There are now 52 active cases are in isolation at various facilities across Guyana; one patient remains in the COVID-19 ICU at the GPHC and six persons in institutional quarantine.

Persons are reminded to continue practising social distancing in the workplace, public spaces, and while using public transportation to reduce the spread of the coronavirus disease. They are also reminded to practise frequent hand washing/sanitising and always wear a face mask if they have to go out.

As of June 10, 2020, the WHO has reported that globally the confirmed cases stand at 7,145,539 with 408,025 deaths. While in the Regions of the Americas, positive cases have reached 3,415,174 with a total of 185,863 deaths.

Police seeking legal advice for man caught selling donkey meat

A Mon Repos man has been released on $40,000 station bail following an allegation that he sold donkey meat to a Chinese national.

During the Police’s investigations the man reportedly told them that the Chinese national said that this is one of his favourite delicacies.

It was while the man and two under-aged boys were slaughtering the animal that residents called in the police.

The Police and the Veterinary Public Health Department were called in to investigate the matter. The man reportedly told the investigators that the meat was a special order by the Chinese National.

This was confirmed to this newscast today by an official of the department. Officials are trying to ascertain whether the meat was indeed for personal consumption by the Chinese national or if he was reselling it to locals as something else.

Police C Division Commander Royston Andries said the police investigations in the matter are ongoing and the file will be sent to the DPP later this week for advice.

While there is a market for donkey meat in some countries in Africa and Asia, it is not common in Guyana.