Abstain from alcohol 24hrs before and after taking COVID-19 vaccine – Minister urges
While there is no scientific evidence of any adverse effect brought on by consuming alcohol and taking the Russian, Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine, Guyana’s...
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...
Over 86,600 vaccinated against COVID-19; 83,000 additional Sputnik V doses arrive
Some 86,601 persons have been vaccinated against COVID-19 as of yesterday, says Guyana’s Heath Minister, Dr Frank Anthony.
During today’s update, the Minister hailed the...
Third consignment of Russian vaccine expected this week; over 63,000 Guyanese already inoculated
Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony says Guyana will receive a third consignment of the Russian Sputnik V vaccine this week. Minister Anthony made...
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...
Teachers over 40 urged to take COVID-19 vaccine
As the COVID-19 vaccination campaign continues across the country for persons 40 years and older, the Ministry of Health (MOH) is urging teachers who...
COVID-19: 94 new cases, 13 in ICU
Guyana has recorded 94 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall number of confirmed cases since March 2020 to 10,540.
Additionally, 13 persons are in...
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...
