The New Amsterdam Mayor and Town Council implemented temporary curfews on businesses within the municipality as it aims to reduce transmission of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The town council has mandated that all dining outlets are to be closed at 6pm; supermarkets and grocery shops closed at 7 pm and all pharmacies were given an 8 pm curfew.
On Tuesday, Mayor Winifred Haywood, led a team of municipal representatives to grocery stores, supermarkets, restaurants, other food outlets and corner-side bars in the town to raise awareness of the virus. The team included Town Clerk Sharon Alexander, Councillors Buster Wright, Quacy Isaacs, and Sheeanta Lambert. Environmental Health Assistant Jafanna Wright and Constabulary Sergeant Paul Beaton.
Divisional Commander Calvin Brutus has been given the undertaking to have his ranks enforce the order should these entities fail to adhere. Additionally, business owners were updated on the Ministry of Public Health’s guidelines and the need to shorten hours of business, to minimize the congregating of large groupings and prevent the spread of the virus.
The Council closed its doors today (Wednesday) to facilitate its fumigation and sanitization exercise.
Source: DPI Guyana