–904 active cases being monitored

GUYANA continues to record a consistent rise in the number of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, but there is an equally high rate of recovery, with the latest statistics showing that some 3,000 persons have recovered so far from this disease.

Of the total recoveries, 30 persons were medically cleared within the past 24 hours, while 29 new cases were recorded within that time, taking Guyana’s total known cases over the 4,000 mark; there are 4,023 cases as of October 25.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a newly-discovered coronavirus. Most people who become sick with COVID-19 will experience mild to moderate symptoms, and recover without special treatment.

The WHO had said that 81 per cent of those persons who contract COVID-19 will have mild symptoms, while 14 per cent will have severe symptoms, and five per cent will need intensive care.
Locally, the health authorities have so far tested 18,417 persons, with 14,394 being negative and 4,023 positive and while almost 75 per cent of those persons have recovered from this scourge, 119 persons have lost their lives. According to the Ministry of Health, the latest fatalities are a 78-year-old male from Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica) and an 86-year-old man from Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni).

Statistics show that there are 904 active cases. Of those cases, 101 persons are in institutional isolation, 788 in home isolation, and 15 in the COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
As cases continue to climb, authorities have asked persons to observe the COVID-19 emergency measures, which are still in effect. This order emphasises the need to always use a face mask correctly and consistently when leaving home, practise physical distancing, and observe good hygiene to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

If you do have symptoms of COVID-19 or any concerns about which you may need information, please contact the COVID-19 Hotline on 231-1166, 226-7480 or 624-6674 or visit the Ministry of Health at www.health.gov.gy