While the total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Guyana remains at 5, the Ministry of Public Health has put in place a number of precautionary measures that needs to be taken in order to reduce the spread of the global pandemic, however, many persons are not adhering to the guidelines set out by the health officials as means of preventing an outbreak of the viral disease
In an interview with the Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Karen Boyle, she noted that they are anticipating a total lockdown if persons continues to be ignorant and disregard the advice given by health officials.
She said as a bigger step to prevent a massive outbreak of the virus, a lockdown may follow if persons continues to disobey the guidelines and be negligent to stop all social gatherings.
With such a move by the health authorities, if a lockdown is to be the next preventive measure, all businesses and public offices and buildings will be required to close on a temporary basis which will result in chaos as both the business and working community will be at a standstill.
Boyle, said that persons should practice social distancing and desist from greeting others and avoid large crowded areas as they are working to contain the spread of the virus.
Even though Guyana has not recorded any new case of the virus, the Ministry of Public Health continues to advice persons on how to help prevent themselves from contracting the disease.