GUYANA has recorded one new COVID-19 death within the past 24 hours, taking the country’s death toll to 176.
The latest fatality is a 53-year-old female from Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica) who died while receiving care at a medical facility. Additionally, 53 more persons have tested positive, bringing the country’s total confirmed cases to 7,581 since recording the first case in March 2020, according to the Health Ministry’s COVID-19 dashboard for January 30, 2021.

The new cases were recorded from a total of 262 tests; women accounted for 27 of the newly confirmed cases, while the remaining 26 were men. Region Four recorded 36 of the newly confirmed cases; Region Two recorded two new cases; Region Three recorded four new cases while Regions Five and Six recorded one new case each. Region Seven recorded six new cases and Region 10 recorded three new cases.

Following the recovery of 29 additional persons, the total number of persons who have recovered since March is now 6,570. The country presently has 856 active cases. Currently, there are 50 persons in institutional isolation; 774 are in home isolation and 19 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, five 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 February 1, 2021, until February 28, 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 22:30 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.