Guyana needs to double current vaccination rate to achieve herd immunity
For Guyana to achieve herd immunity against the COVID-19 virus, it must fully vaccinate between 80 and 90 percent of its adult population, says...
$30M Chest Clinic, Care and Treatment Site commissioned at Suddie
On Monday afternoon, Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony along with the Local Government and Regional Development Minister, Nigel Dharamlall, commissioned a state-of-the-art health facility...
Stranded Guyanese in Miami to return later today
Department of Public Information - The first wave of stranded Guyanese to return home after a decision by the National COVID-19 Task Force (NCTF)...
COVID-19 Update: 81 new cases; nine in ICU
Guyana has recorded 81 new cases of COVID-19, taking the total number of confirmed cases since March, 2020 to 10,718. There are nine persons...
Gaps, challenges cause “uneven progress” in C’bean’s HIV fight
Over the last three to five years, the Region has made progress towards reversing the HIV epidemic. This has translated to the reduction in...
Guyana could record up to 1,400 COVID-19 cases – PAHO model predicts
Using a model designed by the Pan-American Health Organisation (PAHO), the projected number of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in Guyana can reach 1,400 says Public...
Over 340 new COVID-19 infections recorded in two days
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony today urged Guyanese to increase their levels of adherence to the COVID-19 protocols, following a significant increase in...
Pills arrive in Guyana to treat COVID-19 patients
Guyana’s capacity to treat COVID-19 has been enhanced, as the Ministry of Health received 5,040 Paxlovid pills from UNICEF, amounting to $1M, Monday morning.
Health...
COVID UPDATE: Six new cases confirmed
As of July 3, 2020, of the 43 tests done, there have been 6 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of positive...
Booster shots necessary to fight imminent Omicron – Dr Anthony
On 26 November 2021, the World Health Organisation (WHO) designated COVID-19 variant B.1.1.529, called “Omicron”, a cause for concern. While little is known about...
