– five new cases from 114 tests

AS the fight against the virus, COVID-19, continues, an additional 52 persons have recovered, after being infected, while five new persons have tested positive, according to the Ministry of Health’s COVID-19 dashboard for December 28.

Following the recovery of the 52 additional persons, the total number of persons who have recovered since March is now 5,680.

Meanwhile, the five new cases were recorded from a total of 114 tests. The country has now recorded a total of 6,298 confirmed cases since the first COVID-19 case was reported in March 2020.

Two of the latest confirmed cases were recorded in Region Four while the other three were recorded in Region 10. Out of the five new cases recorded, two were females and the remaining three were males.

There are currently 413 active cases, seven of which are being kept at the COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the National Infectious Diseases Hospital at Liliendaal, Greater Georgetown.

There are eight persons in institutional isolation; 387 are in home isolation and 11 are in institutional quarantine. Many of the persons infected with the virus are said to be asymptomatic, that is, exhibiting no symptoms.
The updated COVID–19 Emergency Measures (No. Nine) are in force from December 1, 2020 until December 31, 2020. They may be extended or amended by notice of the Minister of Health, after an assessment of the prevailing public health conditions of the pandemic. As per the current measures, however, all persons are required to wear face masks when leaving their homes. Physical distancing and adequate sanitisation are also important. The current curfew is 22:30 hours to 04:00 hours. Persons with symptoms of COVID-19 are asked to call the COVID-19 hotline numbers: 231-1166; 226-7480; or 180/181 for assistance.