29 new Covid cases recorded as total surpasses 5000
Guyana has recorded 29 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the total confirmed cases to 5005 as of November 20, 2020.
The total number of deaths due...
Govt to establish unit to deal with Covid patients with prolonged symptoms
Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony has disclosed that authorities are in the process of establishing a multidisciplinary unit which will be tasked with providing care...
Guyana prison population has a high HIV prevalence – Dr Norton
- Guyana has been doing well in HIV prevention and treatment in some regards, but the Government is conscious of the fact that...
2 more women die from COVID-19; 89 new cases
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has reported that two more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died.
This now takes the...
ICU at Ocean View Covid-19 facility to be completed by weekend
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention at Liliendaal, should be completed by the weekend.
Minister of Health, Dr....
GCCI encourages Covid-19 vaccination
Given the unprecedented and devastating nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) encourages its members, local businesses and...
Govt launches ‘Let’s Talk Green Bench’ initiative to promote mental health in 25 schools
The government, through the Ministry of Health’s Adolescent Health Unit, has launched its ‘Let’s Talk Green Bench’ initiative in schools which is geared towards...
Still-born two headed baby delivered at New Amsterdam Hospital
A still-born girl with two heads was delivered at the New Amsterdam Hospital on Saturday, creating history in the Ancient County.
The baby, which completed...
Active Covid-19 cases at 605
The Ministry of Health reported today that 51 new COVID-19 cases were detected.
Guyana’s total number of confirmed cases is now 8313.
However, only 605 of...
President Ramotar, daughter spread Christmas cheer at GPHC Paediatric Ward
- Though in their own pain and distress, having to be away from home and their families, the smiles were evident on the...
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4 friends arrested, to be charged for disorderly behaviour at police roadblock
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----relative to a video uploaded on social media (Facebook)
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