THE number of persons tested positive for the coronavirus has increased by 18, according to the Health Ministry’s COVID-19 dashboard for December 30, 2020.
Even as new cases were recorded, 32 persons were reported to have recovered from the virus.
The three newly confirmed cases were recorded in Regions One, Two, Three, Four and Eight. Seven of the newly confirmed cases were males with the remaining 11 being females.
Region One recorded three new cases; Region Two recorded two new cases; and Region Three recorded four new cases. Six new cases were recorded in Region Four, while Region Eight recorded an additional three cases. It was reported that the three new cases were recorded from a total of 285 tests. The country has now recorded a total of 6,319 confirmed cases since the first COVID-19 case was reported in March 2020.

Following the recovery of the 32 additional persons, the total number of persons who have recovered since March is now 5,809.
There are currently 372 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.
Currently, there is one person in institutional isolation; 340 are in home isolation and 26 are in institutional quarantine. Many of the persons infected with the virus are said to be asymptomatic, that is, they are not exhibiting 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 22:30hrs to 04:00hrs. Persons with symptoms of COVID-19 are asked to call the COVID-19 hotline numbers: 231-1166; 226-7480; or 180/181 for assistance.