─ monitoring continues at Siparuta, Bartica and Amelia’s Ward
The Ministry of Health has lifted the lockdown in St. Cuthbert’s Mission but will continue to monitor the community’s few active COVID-19 cases, Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony said Monday.
The Minister said residents are still vulnerable and should continue to observe the precautionary measures.
“If precautions aren’t taken, we can see infection rates go up again,” Dr. Anthony said, during Monday’s COVID-19 update while noting that residents now have a better understanding and appreciation for the precautionary measures as a result of the COVID-19 education campaign.
“We felt confident that we can lift the lockdown and we want to thank the Joint Services, the Village Council and all the persons who would have worked with the health team to ensure we reduced the numbers drastically,” he said.
Meanwhile, there is continuous monitoring in Siparuta. “The Village Council has imposed some travel restrictions in terms of bringing down the numbers, decreasing contacts with other people to prevent spread. So those are good measures,” Dr. Anthony said.
The Ministry is also concerned about 66 cases in Bartica, Region Seven. A team is on the ground there supporting the local health authorities.
A small spike has also been recorded in Amelia’s Ward, Linden and the area is also being monitored closely. (DPI)
