PAHO projects over 10,000 COVID-19 cases in Guyana if lockdown lifted on June 3
By: Rupa Seenaraine
Country Representative of the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO), Dr William Adu-Krow has cautioned against completely lifting the current lockdown measures, as...
Woman removed from New Amsterdam Market tests negative for COVID-19
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US Embassy donates $2.4M in supplies to GPHC
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COVID-19 cases jump to 150
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To date, the total number of...
Dr. Ramesh Sugrim discharged from Rehab Center in NY after recovering from COVID-19
Well-known Guyanese doctor, Ramesh Sugrim, has been discharged from a rehab center in New York after recovering from the coronavirus (COVID-19) disease.
Sugrim, 66, of...
COVID-19 cases remain at 139; authorities concerned about persons’ “callous attitude”
As of today, Guyana's COVID-19 deaths remain at eleven 11 and the number of confirmed remains at 139.
To date, the total number of persons...
Port Mourant Hospital to begin taking samples for COVID-19 tests
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COVID-19 Advisory for Guyanese stranded overseas
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WHO says the Americas are new epicenter of COVID-19
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