The Ministry of Health has recorded Guyana’s 56th COVID-19 death which tallies to 7 deaths in just three days. The latest fatality is an 83 -year-old woman from Demerara-Mahaica, Region 4, who died while receiving care.
“The test sample was collected from the deceased at the time of admission and 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,” a release from the Health Ministry stated.
The woman passed at 7:00hrs on September 13, 2020. 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 also used the occasion to reminded Guyanese to observe the protocols of the COVID-19 Emergency Measures which are in effect until September 30, 2020. The Order emphasises the need for correct and consistent use of a face masks when leaving the home; the importance of maintaining the six feet physical distance from others; and the need for good hand-hygiene to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
If anyone is displaying any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19, or need any additional information kindly they are asked to contact the COVID-19 Hotline at 231-1166, 226-7480 or 624-6674.
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.
