A 65-year-old man is the country’s latest COVID-19 death. The man hailed from the Demerara/Mahaica region.
According to a report from the Ministry of Health, the man died while receiving care at their medical facility.
The MOH expresses sincerest condolences to the family of the deceased and will make every effort to provide all the necessary support during this difficult time and to render any assistance needed.
Officials of the Ministry have contacted all relatives and persons to facilitate contact tracing and rapid assistance to everyone who may have been exposed to the now-dead person. The Ministry is also appealing to the general public to respect the confidentiality of the deceased and his family and allow them to mourn their tragic loss in peace.