10 children died of COVID-19 since March 2020 – Health Minister
COVID-19 has claimed the lives of 10 children in Guyana since the country confirmed its first imported case back in March 2020, says Health...
Over 20% of Guyana’s tobacco smokers ages 13 to 15
Of the 148,000 Guyanese that use tobacco products, 22% are between the ages of 13 and 15. This is according to the Pan-American Health...
Guyana Tourism Authority to implement measures to offset impact of COVID-19
The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) will soon implement several measures to assist those in the tourism sector to offset the impact of the Novel...
Vaccination, negative test still required for incoming passengers
While the Government of Guyana has made some changes to its COVID-19 measures, the requirements for entry into the country remain intact.
According to the...
COVID-19 inflicts more harm than expected on world economy; IMF forced to temper growth...
Having examined recent statistics on the impact of COVID-19, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been left with no choice but to downgrade its...
M&CC, PAHO meet to ramp up measures to defeat COVID-19
The Mayor and City Council (MCC) this morning met with representatives from the Pan-American Health Organisation (PAHO), to discuss enforcement techniques and additional measures...
Twelve new cases of COVID-19 reported; total now 171
Guyana has confirmed 12 new cases of the COVID-19 virus. This takes the total number of persons infected with the disease to 171, says...
Resident laments Woodlands Hospital’s continued improper disposal of bio-hazardous waste
A frustrated resident, who lives within close proximity to the Woodlands Hospital, is seeking the Heath Ministry’s invention over the hospital’s improper disposal of...
COVID-19 Update: Number of recovered patients moves from 27 to 34; no new cases...
Seven persons that were infected with the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) have since recovered; taking the number from 27 to 34.
According to statistics provided...
COVID-19: 71 patients hospitalised; 13 receiving breathing assistance
Some 71 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised throughout the country, says Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony. During his daily update today, the Health Official noted...
