Health benefits doled out is a condition of service for public officials – Dr...
By Radha Motielall
- Cabinet Secretary Dr. Roger Luncheon has defended the medical assistance provided to government ministers/officials by stating that it has been...
HPV Vaccine officially launched in Bartica
School children from Bartica and surrounding communities in Region Seven, participated in the national launch of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination campaign on...
Guyana records 2 more COVID-19 deaths, 19 new cases
The Ministry of Health has announced that two more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus died today.
This now takes the COVID-19 death...
Increase in hospitalisations among partially vaccinated persons – Dr Anthony
With over 160 persons hospitalised with Covid-19 across the country, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony has revealed that there is an increase in hospitalisations...
Covid death toll climbs to 1026
An 84-year-old unvaccinated man from Region One (Barima-Waini) has died as a result of the novel coronavirus, taking the country’s death toll to 1026.
Within...
Authorities monitoring over 13,600 active Covid cases
Local authorities are monitoring over 13,600 active Covid cases and according to Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony, the situation is a bit challenging due...
Govt rejects “mischievous claims” that Reg. 10 Councillor died after taking Covid vaccine
Statement from the Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health notes the patent misinformation being pedalled in relation to the COVID-19 vaccines by Anti-Vaxxers, particularly...
Canada sends 55,000 AstraZeneca vaccines for Guyana
Another tranche of 55,000 AstraZeneca vaccines on Friday arrived in Guyana, adding more resources to continue the vaccination campaign in the wake of COVID-19.
This...
Covid virus ‘survives for 28 days’ in lab conditions
(BBC) The virus responsible for Covid-19 can remain infectious on surfaces such as banknotes, phone screens and stainless steel for 28 days, researchers say.
The...
2 more Covid-19 deaths, 112 new cases
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced that two more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died. This takes the...
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The 19-member...