The 67-year-old man from Barima/ Waini (Region 1) died while receiving care at a medical facility. His death now brings the total of COVID-19 related deaths to 66.
The Ministry of Public Health said a sample was collected from the patient at the time of admission and he tested positive for COVID-19 subsequently.
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 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 to allow them to mourn their tragic loss in peace. To date, Guyana has recorded 2,402 COVID-19 cases with 1,359 recoveries.
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 to allow them to mourn their tragic loss in peace. To date, Guyana has recorded 2,402 COVID-19 cases with 1,359 recoveries.