GUYANA has recorded 37 new cases of COVID-19, as well as 26 recoveries, with 654 tests being carried out within 24 hours.
Of these new cases, six were recorded in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara), 29 in Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica), and two in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo).

No other region recorded new cases. As it stands, four persons currently remain within the COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit (ICU); 22 persons remain institutionally isolated, while 358 persons are isolated at home and 18 persons are institutionally quarantined.

All Guyanese are urged to observe the protocols of the COVID-19 emergency measures, which emphasise the need for correct and consistent use of a face mask when leaving home, the importance of maintaining the six feet physical distance from others, and the need for good hand hygiene to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.

If you or anyone you know is displaying any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19, or need any additional information, kindly contact the COVID-19 Hotline 231-1166, 226-7480 or 624-6674 immediately or visit the Ministry of Health at www.health.gov.gy.