Nineteen new COCVID-19 cases were recorded here on Monday, the Ministry of Public Health has said.
Most of the cases are from the hinterland. Briefing the public on the situation Dr. Shamdeo Persaud, Chief Medical Officer said: “As you are aware, our cases continue to climb steadily especially in the hinterland regions. The new cases for the weekend came from Region 7 (9 cases) on Saturday; on Sunday 4 cases for Region 9 and 6 cases for Region 7; today (19 cases) are coming from Region 9. We continue to emphasize that there is need for more community action. Village councilors, gate keepers and prominent members of the communities. “
Dr Persaud said the total number of tests done is 5,624; the number of persons tested is 4,416 with 4,027 persons being negative. “As of the 27th July 2020, of the 143 tests done, the number of positive cases is now 389, with 20 COVID related deaths. The number of active cases in Institutional Isolation is 188; 34 persons are in institutional quarantine and 4 persons are in the COVID-ICU. To date, 181 persons have recovered.”
Dr Persaud reminded that there is still no cure or vaccine available for the COVID-19 disease, “so you have to live with this for a few more months or for as long as the disease persists; therefore you have to ensure that these practices become part of your routine.”
