3 deaths, 40 new Covid-19 cases

– as government struggles to control spread of virus

Guyana on Friday confirmed 40 new positive coronavirus cases and 3 deaths, taking its total number of positive cases to 1180 and the death toll to 35. 633 of those cases have recovered, and 9  persons reportedly are in Intensive care

The minister of health Dr Frank Anthony said the recent upsurge is a result of the mass testing being conducted. Members of the public are still encouraged to do what is required to stay safe from the virus and prevent further spread.

The Ministry of Health said it is in contact with all relatives and other contacts to facilitate contact tracing and rapid assistance to everyone who may have been exposed. The Ministry is asking that patients’ confidentiality be respected and the families be allowed to mourn in peace.

Members of the public are encouraged observe the COVID-19 EMERGENCY MEASURES #8 published in the Official Gazette on 14 August. 2020 which emphasises the need to practice physical distancing at least 6ft apart, use a facemask correctly and consistently when leaving their homes and practice good hand washing hygiene to reduce the spread of COVID-19