-19 new cases

AN additional 61 persons have recovered from COVID-19, bringing the country’s total recoveries to 6,431, since recording the first case in March 2020, according to the Health Ministry’s COVID-19 dashboard for January 25, 2021.

Even while the new recoveries were recorded, the Ministry of Health confirmed an additional 19 persons have tested positive for the virus; men accounted for eight of the newly confirmed cases, while the remaining 11 were females.

The 19 newly confirmed cases were recorded in Regions One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six and Seven. Regions One and Three recorded two new cases each, while Region Two recorded one new case; Regions Four and Five recorded an additional four cases each; Region Six recorded one new case and Region Seven recorded the remaining six new cases.

It was reported that the 19 new cases were recorded from a total of 97 tests, taking the overall known cases to 7,317; the country presently has 720 active cases. Currently, there are 38 persons in institutional isolation; 670 are in home isolation and six are in institutional quarantine. Many of the persons infected with the virus are said to be asymptomatic, that is, they are not exhibiting symptoms.

Additionally, six persons are being kept at the COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the National Infectious Diseases Hospital at Liliendaal, Greater Georgetown.

The updated COVID–19 Emergency Measures are in force from January 1, 2021, until January 31, 2021. 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 time 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.