THE Ministry of Health has reported that there are currently 320 active COVID-19 cases in Guyana, following the addition of 16 new cases on March 5, 2022.

The 16 newly confirmed cases were recorded in Regions One, Two, Three, Four, Six and Seven.
The new infections were recorded from Region One (one case), Region Two (three cases), Region Three (two cases), Region Four (eight cases), Region Six (one case) and Region Seven (one case).

The country has now recorded a total of 63,040 cases since March 2020.
Of the active cases, four persons are in the COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the National Infectious Diseases Hospital, Liliendaal; 15 are in institutional isolation; 290 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, they are not exhibiting symptoms.

The updated COVID–19 Emergency Measures are in force until March 31, 2022. 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, all persons are required to wear face masks when leaving their homes, and physical distancing and adequate sanitisation are recommended.

Persons with symptoms of COVID-19 are asked to call the COVID-19 hotline numbers: 231-1166; 226-7480; or 180/181 for assistance.