EVEN as the government continues to implement systems to tackle the deadly COVID-19 disease, 15 more persons have been tested positive, taking Guyana’s overall confirmed cases to 63,055 since the first case was recorded in March 2020.

No new COVID-19 related deaths were recorded within the last 24 hours.

There are currently 330 active COVID-19 cases here, following the 15 new cases which were recorded in Regions Three, Four, Five and Six.

Regions Three recorded four new cases; Region Four recorded seven and Regions Five and Six recorded two new cases each.

Of the active cases, three persons are in the COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the National Infectious Diseases Hospital, Liliendaal; 18 are in institutional isolation; 300 are in home isolation, and nine 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.