Gov’t extends COVID-19 curfew

The Government of Guyana has extended the COVID-19 curfew to the month of April. This extension comes on the heels of 57 new reported...

Guyana gets 24,000 doses of vaccine from COVAX

Guyana, this morning, received the consignment of 24,000 doses of the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine, obtained through the COVAX facility at the Cheddi Jagan International...

COVID-19 virus still “surging dangerously” in the region-PAHO Director

Even though Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Carissa F. Etienne recently applauded the arrival of over 2.2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines procured...

Filaria mass drug administration concludes with higher than anticipated distribution target

The Health Ministry has completed the final filaria mass drug administration (MDA), which began mid-February and was aimed at eradicating the disease from Guyana....

$$Billions in expired drugs: Minister says persons will be held accountable

Health Minister, Dr. Frank Anthony says that his ministry is awaiting the final report on several audits which uncovered billions of dollars in expired...

Guyana records two more COVID-19 deaths; toll now 218

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has informed that as of March 22, 2021, two more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)...

“You can expect to see more charges” – Health Minister says as police ups...

Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony has promised stiffer penalties for flouters of COVID-19 protocols and the enhancement of enforcement activities as Guyana experiences a...

Minister concerned over COVAX’s constant slashing of COVID-19 vaccine tranche to Guyana; 50,000 doses...

Guyana’s Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony says it is worrying that the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX) has shaved off 75% of the promised...

CELAC concerned over lack of vaccine delivery to Region; backs CARICOM’s call for global...

The Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) is supporting the Caribbean Community’s call for a global summit to urgently address the issue...

Two more succumb to COVID-19; death toll is 214

Two more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died, the Health Ministry has confirmed. This takes the total number of...

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