The Ministry of Health has reported that two more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) died on Saturday.
This takes the total number of deaths from the pandemic to 164.
These latest fatalities are a 53-year-old male and a 74-year-old woman both of Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice). These persons died while receiving care at a medical facility.
The Ministry is reminding all Guyanese to observe the protocols of the COVID-19 EMERGENCY MEASURES (NO.12), which are in effect until December 31, 2020. This order emphasises:
- the need for correct and consistent use of a face mask when leaving your home;
- the importance of maintaining the six feet physical distance from others;
- and the need for good hand-hygiene to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
If anyone is displaying any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19, or need any additional information, kindly contact the COVID-19 Hotline 231-1166, 226-7480 or 624-6674 IMMEDIATELY or visit us at www.health.gov.gy.
