(MOH- GEORGETOWN) – The Ministry of Health (MOH) regrettably informs that as of April 10, 2021, another person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has died. At the time of this release , this takes the total number of deaths from the pandemic to 253.The latest fatality is one 41-year-old female from Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) who died while receiving care at our medical facility.
The Ministry is also appealing to the general public to respect the confidentiality of the deceased and her family and to allow them to mourn their tragic loss in peace.
All Guyanese are reminded to observe the protocols of the COVID-19 EMERGENCY MEASURES (NO.16), which are in effect until April 30, 2021.
This order emphasizes:
- the need for correct and consistent use of a face mask when leaving your 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 anyone 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 us at www.health.gov.gy.
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