Six more persons recover from COVID-19

—One new case and one death recorded

DPI, Guyana, Thursday, July 16, 2020

As of July 16, 2020, Guyana has recorded one hundred and sixty-two (162) recoveries from the novel coronavirus. This comes as the Ministry of Public Health is reporting that six more persons have recuperated from COVID-related illnesses.

The Ministry also reported another confirmed case taking the total to 314; as well as another death, making that the 19 persons to have succumbed to the virus.

There are 133 active cases in isolation at various facilities across Guyana and eight persons in institutional quarantine. The COVID-19 ICU is currently housing five patients.

Citizens are reminded to continue practising social distancing in the workplace, public spaces, and while using public transportation to reduce the spread of the coronavirus disease. They are also reminded to practise frequent hand washing/sanitising and always wear a face mask if they have to go out.

The WHO is reporting that as of July 16, globally positive cases stand at 13,378,853 with 580,045 deaths. While in the Regions of the Americas, positive cases now stand at 7,016,851 with a total of 294,301 deaths.