By Farah Bates – The number of COVID-19 confirmed cases in Guyana remains at 5 with 1 death, while 9 persons are currently under quarantine and 4 in isolation, according to Minister of Public Health, Volda Lawrence.
A total of 7 persons are being monitored by the Health Authority nationally and six of those persons were eliminated and one remains under surveillance.
It was during a press conference today Minister Lawrence gave this update, noting that they are adequately stocked with testing kits for medical personnel. Further, she noted that they continue to promote awareness on ways in which Guyanese can stay safe from the virus.
In a response to the global pandemic, the Ministry has been working closely with a number of agencies, including PAHO/WHO, UNICEF, IOM, IAEA and members of the diaspora to tackle the spread of the virus.
Guyana’s Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) has offered toll-free calls to the COVID-19 hotlines. The Minister added that yesterday they received a number of 543 calls by persons mainly from the city with questions and concerns about the virus.
With help from the Ministry’s Mental Health unit along with the Ministry of Social Protection, they are ensuring that Psychosocial support is given to the persons who are under quarantine and in isolation.
The Ministry is also receiving help from the Rotary Club who has been working in a number of communities to sanitize and fumigate those such areas.
Lawrence encouraged persons to practice social distancing and proper hygiene as they work to eliminate the spread of this virus.