Tag: Antigen Tests

PCR tests only for persons who are hospitalised, in high-risk environments – Health Minister

PCR tests only for persons who are hospitalised, in high-risk environments – Health Minister

- January 18, 2022

The Ministry of Health announced Tuesday that it will only provide COVID-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) testing for persons who ... Read More

Travellers urged to get correct COVID-19 test

Travellers urged to get correct COVID-19 test

- December 17, 2020

-Guyana requires RT-PCR test says Min. Anthony The Ministry of Health is advising travellers to ensure they take the correct ... Read More

Health Ministry gets $32M from ExxonMobil for antigen testing kits

Health Ministry gets $32M from ExxonMobil for antigen testing kits

- December 7, 2020

The Ministry of Health’s COVID-19 testing capacity has been boosted by a $32 million donation from ExxonMobil Guyana to purchase ... Read More

Antigen tests to be used by hospitals soon

Antigen tests to be used by hospitals soon

- December 2, 2020

− GPHC staff starts training   Health facilities throughout the country will soon have access to antigen testing kits. This ... Read More

Third COVID-19 test option available

Third COVID-19 test option available

- November 25, 2020

−rapid antigen test to be rolled out in a week’s time   −Ministry open to certifying private labs  The Ministry ... Read More