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artistes could be arrested in future December 27, 2021 Street parties, police capacity challenging COVID Task Force December 27, 2021 9-month-old baby who died from COVID had gastroenteritis, pneumonia December 26, 2021 Christmas & Corona December 24, 2021 PAHO welcomes international endorsement of first COVID-19 vaccine produced in Latin America December 24, 2021 New Covid surge makes it imperative we achieve herd immunity December 24, 2021 Over 10,000 COVID booster shots administered December 24, 2021 ‘Act sensibly’ to curb COVID-19 December 23, 2021 Reversing the Pandemic’s education losses December 22, 2021 UG sets out to boost Guyana’s capacity to test for variants, study diseases December 22, 2021 ‘People need to act sensibly’ to prevent spread of COVID December 22, 2021 Face-to-face learning to resume for grades 8 to 12 – Manickchand December 22, 2021 An A+ year for the education sector December 22, 2021 Over 70 per cent of teachers vaccinated against COVID-19 December 22, 2021 Low vaccination rate will not stop Jan.3 reopening of secondary schools December 21, 2021 COVID-19 Task Force ready to crack down on holiday events December 21, 2021 Johnson and Johnson could be given as two-dose vaccine- Health Minister December 20, 2021 Sputnik V vaccine approval by WHO still months away December 20, 2021 Guyana receives 55,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines December 18, 2021 World woefully behind COVID-19 vaccination target December 18, 2021 T&T denies entry to Guyanese family with mixed Pfizer/ Moderna vaccines December 17, 2021 Guyana gets 55,000 COVID shots with support from Canada December 17, 2021 Omicron variant in at least three Caribbean countries December 16, 2021 Over 7,000 booster doses administered so far December 16, 2021 APNU+AFC’s COVID-19 relief programme riddled with anomalies December 16, 2021 COVID-19 cases tripled in the Americas in 2021 December 16, 2021 Over 7,000 booster doses administered so far December 16, 2021 Health Minister: Omicron variant inevitable, take all precautions December 15, 2021 Omicron – Pt. 1 December 14, 2021 Police must shutdown unapproved Old Year’s night parties – Health Minister December 14, 2021 9,000 out of 11,000 citizens who qualified for COVID-19 relief did not get money December 14, 2021 Hospital denies claims woman who died from COVID did not receive proper care December 14, 2021 Family seeking answers after Berbice woman, 76, succumbs at COVID hospital December 14, 2021 Over $424M in contracts for COVID-19 supplies awarded under APNU+AFC before Tender Board approval December 14, 2021 Omicron: Woman with COVID-19 boarded flight in NY and entered Trinidad with variant December 13, 2021 Police to go after Old Year’s Night parties without Task Force permission December 13, 2021 Indigenous leader somberly memorializes COVID victims December 13, 2021 Over 9000 qualified applicants were denied APNU+AFC COVID-19 grant – Auditor General December 13, 2021 Guyana surpasses WHO’s country COVID-19 vaccination mandate December 12, 2021 Almost 50% decrease in COVID-19 deaths recorded in November December 12, 2021 Adherence to COVID-19 guidelines key to safe festive season December 11, 2021 To test for the new Covid-19 variant at an ‘appropriate time’ is rather perplexing December 11, 2021 Health Minister: Mixing vaccines increases effectiveness against COVID-19 December 10, 2021 COVID vaccination records now digitised; software needed to utilise data December 09, 2021 Almost all grades slated to resume physical learning from January December 09, 2021 Fake vaccination cards endanger all of us – how many circulating? December 09, 2021 Accelerating access to vaccines is an urgent priority in the face of new variants December 09, 2021 Most students to return to classroom in January – Education Minister December 09, 2021 The repercussions from fake Covid-19 vaccine cards are frightening December 09, 2021 Holders of fake COVID-19 vaccine cards will be charged – Anthony December 09, 2021 CARPHA confirms presence of Delta variant here December 09, 2021 Anthony reports minimal spoilage of COVID vaccines December 09, 2021 Misinformation, geography of Reg. 8 plague COVID-19 response December 08, 2021 Nurses guilty of forging COVID vaccine books to be fired December 08, 2021 Nurses, screening officer charged for selling COVID-19 vaccine cards December 08, 2021 Covid-19 could wipe out US$17 trillion in lifetime earnings for students December 08, 2021 Ministry employees charged with forging COVID vaccine cards December 08, 2021 Health Minister urges sport clubs to promote vaccination among members December 07, 2021 ‘Blue book’ racket causing shut down of some vaccination sites December 7, 2021 COVID booster shots for all adults as Christmas spike expected December 07, 2021 Guyana receives additional 42, 120 doses of Pfizer Vaccine from the U.S. December 07, 2021 The current health care system in Guyana leaves much to be desired December 07, 2021 10 children among Guyana’s 1,008 COVID-19 deaths December 07, 2021 COVID-19 will not be so devastating, but impact will be felt into the distant future December 07, 2021 COVID booster shots available to 18 and over – ministry December 07, 2021 World Bank survey finds Guyana among countries facing ‘worrisome’ food insecurity due to pandemic December 05, 2021 COVID deaths pass 1,000 December 04, 2021 We’re going to be chasing variants for a while if global immunity levels don’t improve December 04, 2021 Wauna’s COVID cases stoke fears of outbreak December 04, 2021 Adherence to existing safety measures best defence against new COVID variant – Anthony December 04, 2021 Close to 2,000 persons receive COVID-19 booster shots December 03, 2021 Guyana confirms detection of Delta variant December 02, 2021 Digital versions of COVID vaccination cards now accepted December 02, 2021 President Ali departs from Granger-era COVID-19 measures December 01, 2021 Govt. has failed to develop a comprehensive plan to curb COVID-19 – Harmon December 01, 2021 Health Minister urges pregnant women to get vaccinated as COVID-19 infections increase December 01, 2021 Pandemics will thrive as long as inequalities do December 01, 2021 Omicron variant should prompt vaccination rush December 01, 2021 ‘Get vaccinated’ November 30, 2021 President in vaccination appeal as spectre of Omicron looms November 30, 2021 Over 60% of Region Four population fully vaccinated – Ministry November 30, 2021 Drug use and COVID-19 November 29, 2021 Omicron November 29, 2021 23 expectant mothers hospitalized with COVID-19 November 28, 2021 Pediatricians sound warning over long-term impacts of COVID-19 in children November 28, 2021 Large number of COVID-19 patients in institutional care are pregnant women November 27, 2021 COVID-19 cases decline in Regions Three, Four November 27, 2021 Pregnant women almost half of patients in COVID-19 institutions November 26, 2021 PAHO urges caution as COVID-19 cases rise in the Americas November 25, 2021 BERBICE IS NOW THE COVID-19 DANGER ZONE November 25, 2021 Hospitalization, deaths expected for regions with low vaccination rates November 24, 2021 Lack of equipment, personnel hamper healthcare delivery in Regions 2 and 10 November 24, 2021 Region Two added to list with lowest inoculation rates November 24, 2021 COVID-19 takes toll on drug importation for pharmacies November 23, 2021 COVID pandemic has intensified gender-based violence November 23, 2021 COVID-19 booster shots ready for persons from approved categories November 22, 2021 Worse outcomes for chronic disease patients infected with COVID-19 –Internal Medicine Specialist, Grace Waldron-White confirms November 21, 2021 Vaccination of children aged 5 to 11 delayed November 21, 2021 COVID-19 booster shots available for persons 50 years and older from Monday November 20, 2021 Oral arguments in ‘COVID’ measures challenge set for Jan. 20 November 19, 2021 Guyana now open to flights from Brazil for fully vaccinated travellers November 19, 2021 Authorities concerned at drop in number of adolescents inoculated – Dr Anthony November 19, 2021 Private companies here may have capacity to produce COVID-19 pill – Anthony November 19, 2021 Over 50 per cent of adult population fully vaccinated November 18, 2021 Some employees faking COVID infection to stay away from work November 18, 2021 Employees using quarantine system to deliberately stay away from work—Minister Anthony November 18, 2021 Health Minister: Young people not fully vaccinated could be a problem November 17, 2021 Schools to reopen fully after vaccination of children 5 -11 years November 17, 2021 With some employees faking COVID19, employers could verify status November 17, 2021 Fifty-one percent of Guyana’s adults fully vaccinated – Anthony November 16, 2021 Full vaccination requirement impacting on air travellers from hinterland November 16, 2021 Over 129 died from COVID in October; 3,000 persons contracted virus November 15, 2021 COVID vaccine rollout for nursery, primary students to begin on Nov 19 November 14, 2021 Key data on COVID vaccines November 14, 2021 Pregnant and breastfeeding women being allowed choice of COVID vaccine – Anthony November 14, 2021 Pay for COVID – 19 treatment if vaccines refused November 13, 2021 Health authorities record low COVID-19 vaccination rate among children November 13, 2021 Investment in primary health care urgently needed to ensure COVID-19 recovery in the Americas November 12, 2021 Growth and the COVID-19 pandemic November 10, 2021 Guyana has received over one million COVID vaccines November 10, 2021 Task Force shuts down two unauthorised COVID-19 testing facilities November 09, 2021 Health Ministry to guide on vaccination of 5 to 11 cohort – Manickchand November 09, 2021 Majority of teachers vaccinated against COVID-19 November 08, 2021 Partially vaccinated Guyanese allowed entry until November 30 November 08, 2021 THE Pandemic New normal Lifestyle ADJUSTMENTS TO PRESERVE YOUR mental health November 07, 2021 CARPHA implements whole genome sequencing for Member States to identify COVID-19 variants November 07, 2021 MoH’s Covid-19 reporting lacks inclusivity November 07, 2021 About 100,000 nursery, primary school children to be vaccinated; full face-to-face classes soon November 06, 2021 COVID-19 vaccination for 5 to 11-year-olds to commence soon November 06, 2021 Soft approach to teachers getting vaccinated will not be tolerated – Education Minister November 06, 2021 Minister Frank Anthony has done a good job November 06, 2021 Exemptions granted for some partially vaccinated Guyanese to travel back to Guyana November 05, 2021 More than 60% of teachers vaccinated; Manickchand says ‘soft approach’ cannot continue November 05, 2021 Adjusted curfew hours: A leap of faith? November 05, 2021 Health Minister says travellers with mixed vaccination can enter Guyana November 05, 2021 Health Ministry to expand Regional Hospitals to accommodate COVID patients November 05, 2021 West Dem. Hospital gets COVID isolation center November 05, 2021 COVID-19 impact on employment likely worse than first estimated — ILO November 05, 2021 New president seeks to take industry beyond COVID-19 November 05, 2021 Guyana ranked fifth in region on World Bank’s ‘Changing Wealth’ report November 05, 2021 $80M COVID-19 unit commissioned at West Demerara Hospital November 04, 2021 Downward trends in Covid cases, deaths—says PAHO November 04, 2021 Health Ministry records decrease in COVID-19 cases, hospitalisation, deaths November 03, 2021 Full vaccination needed for entering GRA from November 8; Appointment for others November 03, 2021 Anthony sees ‘decline’ in Covid cases, deaths November 03, 2021 Anthony reports decline in COVID-19 cases November 03, 2021 Harmon pledges support to govt’s COVID-19 vaccination drive – GCCI November 02, 2021 Pfizer vaccine available to persons 12 years and older November 02, 2021 Could the manner in which the vaccine is being administered be a factor in persons developing complications? November 02, 2021 ‘People had a long time to get themselves in order’ – Health Minister on new COVID guidelines November 01, 2021 New line of sanitisation products offers up to 72 hours protection from COVID-19 November 01, 2021 Persons must now be fully vaccinated to enter country, public buildings – Official Gazette November 01, 2021 Pfizer vaccine now available to all – Anthony November 01, 2021 Rapid COVID test can be used for entry to Guyana from Nov 1st October 30, 2021 National curfew being shortened for November October 30, 2021 Anthony blames hesitancy for low vaccine uptake in regions 8 and 10 October 30, 2021 Region Four Chairman aborts statutory meeting over councillor’s possible exposure to COVID-19 October 30, 2021 Left as it is, our health care system is on a hiding to nowhere October 29, 2021 Guyana to use USAID funds to tackle vaccine hesitancy, promote children’s vaccination October 28, 2021 Children aged 5 to 11 could get Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines from next week- Dr. Anthony October 26, 2021 ‘Teen’ beats COVID-19, depression to excel at CSEC examinations October 26, 2021 Men account for majority of COVID-19 deaths in Guyana – Health Minister October 26, 2021 MoH’s daily mortality tabulation needs to be strengthened with supporting data October 25, 2021 USAID in further US$2.5m COVID aid to CARICOM October 24, 2021 COVID-19 Task Force issues bulletin for Donna Samaroo October 23, 2021 Guyana has enough vaccines to achieve herd immunity October 23, 2021 COVID-19 hotspots still present in six regions October 23, 2021 Anthony says gov’t has no revaccination plan October 23, 2021 COVID task force seeking urgent contact with Guyanese who travelled from NY October 23, 2021 Over 55,000 people due for second dose AstraZeneca; more vaccines coming October 22, 2021 More vaccines being accepted for travel to Guyana October 22, 2021 Can the Minister offer free PCR tests as well? October 22, 2021 COVID-19 fears have enhanced food safety awareness among vendors October 22, 2021 Government and public schools should be free from religious mandates October 22, 2021 Nearly half of COVID-19 fatalities from Region Four – Dr Anthony October 22, 2021 COVID hotspots in Regions 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 & 10 October 21, 2021 Reg. 4 has highest COVID death rate as six more die October 21, 2021 Health Minister appeals to parents to get children fully vaccinated October 21, 2021 Healthcare workers charged for forging COVID-19 vaccination booklets October 20, 2021 Vaccination saved my life -Civil Aviation head October 20, 2021 WHO says it continues to assess Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine October 20, 2021 HIV positive persons urged to get vaccinated against COVID-19 October 19, 2021 Commercial banks granted over $22B in COVID-19 relief for 2021 – Report October 19, 2021 Guyanese and COVID-19 October 17, 2021 COVID-19: This pandemic has exposed our vulnerability to mass hysteria October 17, 2021 2 Linden nurses in custody for allegedly selling COVID-19 vaccine books October 17, 2021 Travelling with Sputnik-V October 16, 2021 Over 300,000 vaccines received through COVAX to date – Anthony October 16, 2021 FDA’s decision on J&J second dose COVID-19 vaccine being monitored October 15, 2021 Has our COVID strategy been successful? October 15, 2021 It is cruel and inhumane to die alone October 15, 2021 Health committee visits businesses to check on COVID-19 compliance October 15, 2021 $2.1B earmarked for further vaccination rollout; Guyana already received 1M+ vaccines October 14, 2021 Almost 4,000 active COVID cases; 44% of adults fully ‘vaxed’ October 14, 2021 Higher percentage of people need to be vaccinated for herd immunity October 13, 2021 Urgent action needed to contain effects of pandemic – says Senior Finance Minister October 13, 2021 Barbados getting 7,000 J&J vaccines from Guyana; sick persons at home to benefit October 12, 2021 ‘Vaccination saved my life’ – Egbert Field relives trauma after surviving COVID-19 October 12, 2021 Benefits outweigh side effects October 12, 2021 Be vaccinated or have negative COVID test to enter CARICOM offices October 12, 2021 Wakapoa a COVID-19 hotspot October 12, 2021 Eighty-one percent of 159 recent COVID deaths have been of unvaccinated October 12, 2021 More than $2B already spent on COVID-19 vaccination efforts October 11, 2021 Over 6000 persons contracted COVID-19 in September October 11, 2021 Pandemic causes setback for CJIA expansion completion October 11, 2021 COVID-19 results within 2-3 hours October 10, 2021 COVID-19: Adolescents, pregnant women vaccinated at PPP/C vaccination drive October 10, 2021 COVID-19 measures lawful, do not infringe on rights of people October 10, 2021 Education Ministry spends in excess of $24.5B to aid learning amid COVID-19 – Report October 10, 2021 71.4 per cent of adults receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine October 09, 2021 Guyana receives 100,620 doses of Pfizer vaccine from US October 09, 2021 Guyana receives 100,000 more Pfizer doses October 09, 2021 Vaccination campaign commences for pregnant, breastfeeding women October 08, 2021 Pregnant women, nursing mothers now required to be vaccinated – Health Minister October 08, 2021 MOH procures Oxygen plant for ‘COVID’ Hospital October 08, 2021 Guyana among regional beneficiaries to get COVID-19 testing kits from Japan October 08, 2021 Non-scientific solutions complicate an already mismanaged pandemic October 08, 2021 Nearly 60% of people who died from COVID had high pressure, diabetes complications October 08, 2021 4 pregnant women, new mothers died from COVID this year October 07, 2021 Guyana to be removed from UK red list from Monday October 07, 2021 ‘We are asking for fair treatment, not handouts’ October 07, 2021 Vaccinated Moruca teen died from serious pre-existing condition October 07, 2021 Infectious disease hospital to get own oxygen plant – Anthony October 07, 2021 Region Three private sector partners with police to combat COVID-19 October 06, 2021 Autopsy found vaccinated Moruca teen died of brain haemorrhage – relative October 06, 2021 Pfizer vaccine to be issued to pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers – Anthony October 06, 2021 Over 1,200 persons inoculated at NCC drive-thru – Anthony October 06, 2021 Pre-existing condition led to death of Moruca boy – ministry October 06, 2021 Risks associated with revaccination are unknown; widespread vaccination should be priority- scientist October 05, 2021 M&CC representative to sit on COVID-19 Task Force October 05, 2021 Health Minister appeals to businesses to enforce COVID-19 regulations October 05, 2021 Prioritisation of vaccination for educators and students praiseworthy October 05, 2021 New vaccination card to be implemented to curb forgery October 05, 2021 Task Force to write to businesses flouting COVID-19 guidelines – Health Minister October 05, 2021 Distribution of pension books, one-off COVID-relief grant begins October 05, 2021 New vaccination card in the works October 05, 2021 Moruca boy dies shortly after second vaccine dose, ministry probing October 05, 2021 ‘Many big businesses not checking for vaccination status’ – Health Minister laments October 04, 2021 More than 1,000 vaccinated against COVID-19 at NCC tarmac October 04, 2021 September 2021 is Guyana’s deadliest COVID-19 month so far October 04, 2021 Appalled at flouting of Covid-19 rules on seawall October 04, 2021 Johnson and Johnson vaccine used at NCC drive October 04, 2021 Despite rise in COVID-19 cases, emergency measures approves reopening for Brazil/Guyana border October 03, 2021 Remaining unvaccinated is a “suicide wish,” plain stupid October 03, 2021 Enforcement of vaccination requirement for entry to public spaces uneven October 03, 2021 Unvaccinated pensioners won’t be turned away from distribution of books, COVID grant – Persaud October 03, 2021 359,222 adults, 24,460 adolescents vaccinated October 02, 2021 COVID-19 survivor puts ‘rumours’ to rest October 02, 2021 It’s good that the police are getting tough with the breach of COVID regulations, curfews October 02, 2021 More than 11,000 adolescents fully vaccinated against COVID-19 October 02, 2021 COVID-19: Delta variant ripping through C’bean; Guyana urges unified response October 01, 2021 Reg. 10 lagging way behind in COVID-19 vaccination rollout October 01, 2021 167 COVID deaths in 30 days, 228 new cases recorded in 24hrs October 01, 2021 Grades 10, 11, 12 students return to face-to-face learning this month October 01, 2021 Health Ministry rubbishes ‘fake news’ about vaccines October 01, 2021 ‘Around-the-clock medical service saved my life’ October 01, 2021 If you are not at work, you will not be paid – AG October 01, 2021 COVID claimed 161 lives in September October 01, 2021 Nearly 10,000 persons vaccinated on Wednesday October 01, 2021 The Unvaccinated and Deaths September 30, 2021 UG to re-open using ‘blended’ approach September 30, 2021 Hundreds turn out for second dose Sputnik V vaccine September 30, 2021 Proof of vaccination has now flourished into a thriving cottage industry September 30, 2021 G/Town Magistrates’ Courts closed until Oct. 5 for sanitisation September 30, 2021 Not one aspect of this pandemic was scientifically handled by the PPP/C government September 30, 2021 Instead of retreating, the virus is advancing and rapidly September 30, 2021 Infectious Disease hospital has 57 doctors, staffing adequate – Anthony September 30, 2021 All large gatherings in Region 3 now require NCTF approval September 29, 2021 Unavailability of COVID-19 vaccines at health centers due to storage issues September 29, 2021 Former Department of Public Information Director dies of COVID-19 September 29, 2021 Close bars, all parties until we achieve desirable vaccination numbers September 29, 2021 Drastic action is needed not appeals for vaccination September 29, 2021 Japan to help Guyana with COVID-19 grant September 29, 2021 Coalition Chief PR Imran Khan succumbs to COVID-19 September 29, 2021 Sputnik V second dose arrives in Guyana – Health Minister September 29, 2021 Rush for Sputnik V second dose as 84,000 people due September 29, 2021 Nagamootoo says COVID not a ‘gimmick’; mourns death of ‘bold, brilliant’ Imran Khan September 28, 2021 99 per cent of all COVID-19 deaths are unvaccinated persons September 28, 2021 $205.8M Japanese grant to support Guyana’s COVID-19 fight September 28, 2021 COVID-19: Contingency plan in place to bolster healthcare workers September 28, 2021 A call for closing of bars and clubs, almost all violating COVID-19 protocols September 28, 2021 GPHC Cardiologist urges heart patients to visit hospital September 28, 2021 These bars and clubs are putting an entire nation at risk September 28, 2021 It is time for the vaccine gloves to come off September 28, 2021 A dastardly Facebook post September 28, 2021 More Sputnik V second doses here September 28, 2021 Anthony warns of increasing COVID cases September 28, 2021 Guyana records 2.4% mortality rate from COVID-19 September 27, 2021 Do not use sanitiser as body spray against COVID-19 September 27, 2021 Should anti-vaxxers who catch COVID jump the line for treatment ahead of heart and cancer patients? September 27, 2021 Taxi driver helpless after car stolen with COVID-19 vaccine book September 27, 2021 COVID-19 charges against Sleepin’s boss, staff dismissed September 27, 2021 Nandlall says COVID measures in sync with constitution September 27, 2021 Grim COVID stats September 27, 2021 COVID-19 Task Force instructs GCB to suspend all cricket activities September 26, 2021 Healthcare workers may be ‘stretched thin’ with ‘COVID’ surge September 26, 2021 Placing the nation’s health before politics September 26, 2021 Covid-19 has now placed medical ethics under the microscope September 26, 2021 Persons with heart disease more susceptible to COVID-19: Cardiologist September 25, 2021 Govt. spending more than US$5000 to treat each COVID-19 patient – Health Minister September 25, 2021 Only 104 J&J shots administered so far – Anthony September 25, 2021 Over 4,000 active cases as COVID infections continue to rise September 24, 2021 COVID survivor who lost 3 relatives to virus pleads with all to get vaccinated September 24, 2021 Stroke, heart attack & diabetic patients among fully vaccinated deaths September 24, 2021 Laminating COVID-19 vaccination cards permitted once information is clear September 24, 2021 Strict COVID-19 measures in place at ports of entry September 24, 2021 US CDC warns against travel to Guyana September 24, 2021 Security personnel harassed by N/A Hospital nurse, others cheer September 24, 2021 Let us help stop the spread of this deadly disease September 24, 2021 Against this pandemic we cannot be complacent September 24, 2021 Laminated vaccination booklets acceptable – Anthony September 24, 2021 South Rupununi council wants better policies to protect schoolchildren against COVID-19 September 24, 2021 PNCR accuses gov’t of mishandling pandemic September 24, 2021 Do not divide us on type of COVID vaccine taken September 24, 2021 Uneven access to vaccines affecting recovery- Pres. Ali tells White House Summit September 23, 2021 ‘Political mischief’ threatening Guyana’s COVID fight – Dr. Ali tells White House Summit September 23, 2021 ‘COVID-19 hospital’ being outfitted to accommodate over 200 patients September 23, 2021 Region 8 nightclub owners disobeying curfew order September 23, 2021 No COVID-19 vaccine-related deaths recorded at the Palms September 23, 2021 Linden sees steady increase in COVID-19 cases September 23, 2021 All governments are asking is for their people to be vaccinated September 23, 2021 Vaccinations required for all local, foreign airline operators – COVID-19 Task Force September 23, 2021 Authorities not considering further border closures to combat rise in COVID-19 cases – Anthony September 23, 2021 Baby who died with COVID had suffered rib injury prior to hospital admission September 23, 2021 Gov't not exploring total closure of borders despite Delta surge, CDC travel warning September 22, 2021 Persons in denial could cause widespread outbreak of COVID-19 September 22, 2021 Two weeks after schools reopen over 20 close doors September 22, 2021 Region Two experiencing sharp increase in Covid-19 cases – RHO September 22, 2021 COVID-19 hospitalizations continuing to rise September 22, 2021 Proof of vaccination required to access airports, airstrips September 22, 2021 Staff at COVID-19 hospital are doing a tremendous job -Health Minister September 21, 2021 Health authorities to increase testing for COVID-19 in hinterland regions September 21, 2021 Uneven global response to pandemic affecting attainment of SDGs September 21, 2021 Christmas parties will have to be cancelled September 21, 2021 N95 masks better option to protect against spread of delta variant September 21, 2021 Health Ministers of the Americas analysing Region's response to COVID-19 September 21, 2021 Persons without FDA-approved jabs can now access approved COVID-19 vaccine – US CDC September 21, 2021 Education Ministry relying on vaccine campaign to address challenges facing hinterland students September 21, 2021 By November, Guyanese visiting US must be fully vaccinated September 21, 2021 ‘Underestimated’ COVID numbers caused by people not getting tested – Dr. Anthony September 21, 2021 Over 22 schools across Guyana closed after staff, children test positive for COVID September 21, 2021 COVID-19: 'Online learning just doesn't work' – Manickchand September 21, 2021 'Ocean View' hospital has no staff shortage; worker assigned to contact families September 21, 2021 Hinterland regions need to do more COVID-19 testing -Min. Anthony September 20, 2021 Guyana cites COVID concerns in meeting with Roraima on restricted border September 20, 2021 Gov't must put immediate social and business restrictions in place to curb COVID September 20, 2021 `Never again must we be victims of vaccine nationalism' September 20, 2021 Opposition politicising vaccines, endangering public safety, including children's and own supporters September 20, 2021 Pfizer second doses rolling out in schools this week; 600 children vaccinated on Saturday September 20, 2021 September has most 'COVID' infections, but numbers may be 'underestimated'- Health Min. September 20, 2021 The Public Interest September 19, 2021 Another successful COVID-19 vaccination drive-through at MovieTowne September 19, 2021 Guyana, Brazil border to remain closed September 19, 2021 Some teachers are afraid to speak out for themselves September 19, 2021 109 women, 118 men died of COVID-19 in the last three months September 19, 2021 Sometimes we have to cajole people to do the things we know would make them better September 19, 2021 NIS announces proof of vaccination, PCR test requirements for visitors September 19, 2021 Education campaign credited for full vaccination of St. Joseph Mercy staff September 19, 2021 Teachers' union suspends protests September 19, 2021 Health Minister: Businesses must enforce COVID-19 measures September 18, 2021 High Court scuttles trade unions' plans to prevent implementation of COVID-19 measures September 18, 2021 Medical Council warns doctors against discouraging COVID-19 vaccination September 18, 2021 PNCR's Norton among dozen charged with illegal march, breaching COVID measures September 18, 2021 Doctors warned against spreading COVID-19 disinformation September 18, 2021 High court denies interim injunction against COVID measures September 18, 2021 Rum Festival returns for vaccinated persons only; seen as model for future events September 17, 2021 Over 75 per cent of GPF ranks receive first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine September 17, 2021 Hospitals to be repurposed to cater for increasing COVID-19 cases September 17, 2021 Doctors could face sanctions for spreading misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines September 17, 2021 Over 73 per cent of Region Nine adolescents get first dose of Pfizer September 17, 2021 Vaccination: moral obligation, collective responsibility, logical decision September 17, 2021 Third shots may be necessary September 17, 2021 Health Minister urges business owners to enforce the COVID-19 restrictions September 17, 2021 To get out of the pandemic we need very high levels of immunity in our communities September 17, 2021 Seventy-five percent of cops have received 1st dose of COVID vaccine September 17, 2021 COVID: 17 schools closed in one week as teachers test positive; online classes continue September 16, 2021 Children, adolescents deeply impacted by COVID-19 September 16, 2021 17 ventilators, protective gear donated to GPHC September 16, 2021 Pregnant women urged to get vaccinated against COVID-19 September 16, 2021 About 1,000 pupils dropped out of school due to COVID-19 pandemic September 16, 2021 Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha urges all to get vaccinated September 16, 2021 CARICOM Heads meet, agree to share COVID resources September 16, 2021 80,000 people still waiting for second dose Sputnik V vaccine September 16, 2021 Who is to blame when a person who cannot access their second dose, ends up in the ICU and dies? September 16, 2021 Guyana Conference of Seventh-day Adventists did not endorse mandatory vaccination September 16, 2021 Gov't never implemented any of WHO's recommendations before moving to vaccine mandate September 16, 2021 Vaccinations are nothing new, they save lives September 16, 2021 Family of mother and daughter who died from COVID wants probe of hospital procedures September 16, 2021 Gov't should have been authoritative on vaccine requirement September 15, 2021 Pandemic of the unvaccinated September 15, 2021 The Coalition has no viable issue to prioritise, so it comes up with vaccination resistance September 15, 2021 Certain rights are limitable because they conflict with the constitutional right to life itself September 15, 2021 The impact COVID-19 has had on the private sector September 15, 2021 To the vaccine hesitant community, I say science is not in your corner September 15, 2021 We need to unite if we want to eliminate COVID-19 September 15, 2021 No shortage of oxygen at Liliendaal hospital – Anthony September 15, 2021 Sputnik V 2nd dose shortage to be addressed soon – Anthony September 15, 2021 15 pregnant women hospitalised with COVID-19 September 14, 2021 No PCR test needed for people exempted from COVID-19 vaccines – CMO September 14, 2021 Over 3,000 active COVID cases; more than 1,000 in Reg. 4 September 14, 2021 COVID-19: 'Stop playing politics and help save people's lives' – Health Minister September 14, 2021 18,299 adolescents, 334,333 adults receive first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine September 14, 2021 Citizens shun lockdown calls from 'Opposition elements' September 14, 2021 I do not agree but will support the decision of the Roman Catholic Church September 14, 2021 Our politics is preventing us from acting as one people and in the best interests of all people September 14, 2021 Government has the responsibility to ensure that the nation is safe September 14, 2021 Norton, others arrested at Square of the Revolution protest September 14, 2021 All 36 fatalities from past week were unvaccinated – Anthony September 14, 2021 36 unvaccinated people died from COVID last week September 13, 2021 Police Force urges citizens to comply with curfew, other COVID measures September 13, 2021 Essequibians urged to take pandemic seriously, get vaccinated September 13, 2021 Battling the stresses of the pandemic September 13, 2021 Health Ministry records over 2,000 new COVID-19 cases in last 10 days September 13, 2021 Vaccinate September 13, 2021 Teen in Bartica accident succumbs to COVID-19 September 13, 2021 The realities of Guyanese at the bottom September 13, 2021 We must remember that everyone is trying to stay safe September 13, 2021 Urge all workers to get the vaccine September 13, 2021 Teachers who did not strike should not fear GTU backlash September 12, 2021 Education Ministry promises protection for teachers not on strike September 12, 2021 Family raises concerns over patient care at COVID-19 Hospital after retired nurse dies September 12, 2021 A gym may be one of the safest places to be September 12, 2021 The severe threat of the pandemic asks of us that we comply with reliable scientific guidance September 12, 2021 Some private schools opt to continue virtual classes September 12, 2021 Religious bodies advise members of compliance with new vaccination measures September 12, 2021 49 COVID deaths recorded in first 10 days of September September 12, 2021 Gov't trusting businesses to enforce new restriction on unvaccinated September 12, 2021 Ten more persons die from COVID-19 September 11, 2021 Citizens apparently have no right to question conflicting conclusions on Sputnik V vaccine September 11, 2021 At this point, Covid containment will require unconditional dialogue across the political spectrum September 11, 2021 Pay attention to the position of mandatory vaccination taken by the US President September 11, 2021 The body of evidence agrees that all schools must be reopened September 11, 2021 Ministry of Health has to advise on replacement cards September 11, 2021 Family alleges negligent operations at COVID hospital after nurse succumbs September 11, 2021 ARE THE COVID-19 VACCINES SAFE AND EFFCTIVE? September 11, 2021 Over 50 per cent of prisoners vaccinated September 10, 2021 Herbal medicine to treat COVID-19 not scientifically proven September 10, 2021 Over 90 per cent of GDF ranks receive first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine September 10, 2021 The COVID-19 vaccines remain safe and effective September 10, 2021 Volunteers, retired nurses to fill gap as Region 6 implements no entry rule for unvaccinated September 10, 2021 It would be disingenuous to propose more literature to influence the unvaccinated September 10, 2021 An emergency task force might be the only chance to move away from vaccine conflict September 10, 2021 Caribbean tourism recovery hit by new coronavirus spike September 10, 2021 Teachers protest over conditions at Santa Rosa school September 10, 2021 Second dose COVID vaccinations lagging September 10, 2021 COVAX vaccine delivery delay underlines reality of rich/poor divide September 10, 2021 Parika girl who fell ill after COVID shot expected to be discharged from hospital September 10, 2021 High teacher, learner turnout despite GTU's protest September 09, 2021 No interim injunction can be granted in vaccination requirements' challenge September 09, 2021 Three more unvaccinated persons die from COVID-19 September 09, 2021 6,103 persons vaccinated against COVID-19 on Tuesday September 09, 2021 GTU spearheads protest against vaccination mandate September 09, 2021 Venezuela Govt., Opposition unite on territorial claim to Essequibo September 09, 2021 As Venezuela unites, Guyana divides September 09, 2021 Two captions – one of the real world on the move, the other of Guyana's netherworld entombed September 09, 2021 The State is bound to ensure and guarantee the health of citizens through lawful medical means September 09, 2021 The current Covid imbroglio was inevitable September 09, 2021 Unvaccinated staff locked out of NA hospital September 09, 2021 Parika girl, 13, hospitalised after COVID shot September 09, 2021 Catholic churches close doors to public worship September 09, 2021 AG denies request to suspend restrictions on unvaccinated September 9, 2021 Teachers begin protesting over gov't vaccine, testing requirements September 9, 2021 The health of the nation is the highest law September 9, 2021 Govt. COVID-19 rules are intended for the greater good, it is a war we are in September 9, 2021 COVID hotspots: Tuschen, Diamond, Kitty, Bartica September 08, 2021 No pay for public servants for days absent September 08, 2021 Seven unvaccinated persons die from COVID-19 in 24-hours September 08, 2021 Teachers who strike will not be paid September 08, 2021 If Covid laws are violated, there must be consequences September 08, 2021 Home alone Christmas September 08, 2021 The current Covid measures betray all impressions of genuine care September 08, 2021 Guyana's Covid laws and medical advisory are lacking synchronicity September 08, 2021 APNU+AFC, TCI urge gov't against relying on vaccines alone to curb COVID spread September 08, 2021 Woman, 31, among seven more COVID deaths September 08, 2021 Teachers' union mobilising for protests over vaccine policy September 08, 2021 32 deaths recorded in first week of September September 08, 2021 High turnout as face-to-face learning resumes September 07, 2021 APNU's Dr Cummings maintains COVID-19 vaccines a 'powerful,' 'effective' public health tool September 07, 2021 Fixed date hearing set for tomorrow in vaccination policy matter September 07, 2021 The vaccinated should demand their right to a safe environment September 07, 2021 Parents welcome adolescent vaccination drive September 07, 2021 'Political mischief' fuelling vaccine hesitancy in Region 10 September 07, 2021 MP Figueira should back his claim on Covid herbal remedies with scientific evidence September 07, 2021 Mandates and coercion are 100% illegal, including for vaccines September 07, 2021 Ministry reports high turnout as schools reopen September 07, 2021 Businesses in Region 10 close doors in solidarity September 07, 2021 Reason prevailed over politicking and belligerence on school re-opening September 07, 2021 The current Covid-19 vaccination system is quite absurd September 07, 2021 Public safety behind move to extend restrictions on unvaccinated – Anthony September 07, 2021 Banks to institute new COVID restrictions on access by unvaccinated September 07, 2021 Region 10 in shutdown to protest COVID vaccine measures September 07, 2021 Region Six schools reopen but poor turnout seen September 07, 2021 Unvaccinated teachers, parents locked out of E'bo schools September 07, 2021 Unvaccinated parents, teachers locked out in Region Two September 07, 2021 Face-to-face learning resumes at nursery, primary schools September 07, 2021 Guyana will continue to record highest economic growth in region – ECLAC report September 07, 2021 A return to the conventional classroom? September 07, 2021 COVID-19: Vaccination cards, ID required to enter Giftland Mall from Sept. 9 September 06, 2021 The enemy is not you and I it is the COVID-19 virus, get vaccinated September 06, 2021 A pandemic within a pandemic September 06, 2021 Vaccination identification needed to access all public buildings September 06, 2021 Harmon urges Govt. to revoke new COVID-19 measure on access to public buildings -says it is “wholly authoritarian” September 06, 2021 My experience at Sleepin was different September 06, 2021 Let us think of herd immunity for our nation September 06, 2021 Lethem residents protest against COVID vaccination policy September 06, 2021 Hundreds of children vaccinated at National Stadium September 06, 2021 Entry to privately-owned businesses now requires vaccination or negative test September 06, 2021 Hopefully the Ministry of Education will reconsider its current strategic plan September 06, 2021 We cannot beat COVID-19 outside of national ethno-political reconciliation September 06, 2021 Politicians, church leaders and others of influence should cease spreading fake news and vaccine-related fearmongering September 05, 2021 Parental Responsibility September 05, 2021 Families embrace vaccination drive September 05, 2021 Education must accompany vaccination – not a passport to normalcy September 05, 2021 Secondary schools will reopen once students receive both doses of Pfizer Vaccine – Health Minister September 05, 2021 Stricter guidelines needed to combat pandemic in Guyana – Dr. Cummings September 05, 2021 Health Minister reminds Guyanese of long-term COVID-19 effects September 05, 2021 Pfizer vaccination drive begins in Region Two September 05, 2021 Worries over sending children back to school September 05, 2021 James Bond charged with breaching COVID-19 curfew September 05, 2021 Karen Cummings restates opposition support for vaccination campaign September 05, 2021 Considering world-wide trends it may not be prudent to re-open schools just yet September 051, 2021 The influence game September 04, 2021 Secondary Schools to re-open based on vaccination rollout September 04, 2021 6,020 adolescents, 318,569 adults receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccines September 04, 2021 TACKLING VACCINE HESITANCY, ADDRESSING COMMON MYTHS September 04, 2021 Linden teachers protest mandatory vaccination September 04, 2021 Fully vaccinated persons can become infected and can be super spreaders as well September 04, 2021 Hundreds of children show up for vaccines at Anna Regina September 04, 2021 Region Ten to shut down Monday over 'coercive' vaccination policy September 04, 2021 Wednesday record day for vaccinations – Anthony September 04, 2021 COVID-19 measures in place to create a safe work environment September 03, 2021 Coronavirus – we are going in the wrong direction September 03, 2021 Patients being evaluated for 'long COVID' issues – hospital head September 03, 2021 Over 5,000 persons vaccinated against COVID-19 in one day September 03, 2021 Legal challenge by 'public enemies' against COVID protocols 'grounded in ignorance' – Nandlall September 03, 2021 COVID jab 'a must for new US green card' – Embassy September 03, 2021 Schools' closure: Local students could lose a year of learning with long term challenges September 02, 2021 85.6% of patients who passed through COVID hospital survived September 02, 2021 Dorm schools will reopen based on vaccination rollout September 02, 2021 Over 50 per cent of teachers vaccinated September 02, 2021 More than 3,412 adolescents vaccinated against COVID-19 September 02, 2021 Vaccines are not perfect but are working September 02, 2021 Two fully vaccinated persons with co-morbidities succumb to COVID-19 September 02, 2021 COVID-19 Hospital braces for massive increase in cases – Dr. Carpen September 02, 2021 Nothing surprises from the anti-PPP unions September 02, 2021 What I experienced was a pronounced disdain for the health and well-being of others September 02, 2021 Hospital expansion being mulled for COVID cases September 02, 2021 New COVID measures allow cinema patrons to access concession stands September 02, 2021 COVID-19: Over 5,000 vaccinated in one day September 02, 2021 COVID-19 vaccinations crucial, as Guyana experiences 'Delta surge' September 01, 2021 The COVID-19 situation is now dire! September 01, 2021 Hundreds of children show up for vaccines at Bladen Hall, Diamond schools September 01, 2021 Unions go to court over COVID-19 measures September 01, 2021 Woman, 91, among nine more COVID deaths August 31, 2021 COVID-19: 5 more dead, 33 in ICU; more beds being added to COVID hospital August 31, 2021 COVID-19: 'We are in a Delta surge' – Health Minister August 31, 2021 Driver remanded for stealing 66 COVID-19 vaccination booklets August 31, 2021 Mobile health teams to aid COVID-19 adolescent vaccination drive August 31, 2021 It is time the anti-vaccinated come to their senses or be made to do so August 31, 2021 COVID hospitalisations rising, hotspots being monitored August 31, 2021 Health Ministry driver charged with stealing 66 vaccination cards August 31, 2021 50 per cent of Region Five adult population immunised against COVID-19 August 30, 2021 Hundreds of children vaccinated August 30, 2021 IDB: Guyana has few daily COVID-19 cases compared to most Caribbean countries August 30, 2021 The APNU/AFC conflation of vaccines and discrimination remains the most callous political act August 30, 2021 COVID-19 vaccination is a critical strategy to ensure that our children are back in school August 30, 2021 Over 2500 new COVID-19 cases, 63 deaths recorded in August alone August 30, 2021 Minister Anthony hopeful reluctant health care workers will get vaccinated August 30, 2021 It might have been better to delay the reopening of schools August 30, 2021 Guyana can gain much from intensive public education about vaccines and pandemics August 30, 2021 Around 2,000 children get vaccines at MovieTowne August 30, 2021 Enforcing your way out of a public health crisis may cause greater vaccine hesitancy and public distrust August 30, 2021 Gov't vaccination, PCR test requirements for employees are lawful- Fmr. Speaker August 29, 2021 Immunity and its boosters August 29, 2021 Nation is upset with unions, unvaccinated nurses, teachers for new wave of COVID infections August 29, 2021 School reopening, poor handling, and possibly worse in the making August 29, 2021 Be your brother's keeper and get vaccinated August 29, 2021 GUA extends support to our frontline workers August 29, 2021 'My Body, My Choice' violates my right to safety August 29, 2021 COVID infections, hospitalisations climbing – Anthony August 29, 2021 Teachers' union concerned over 'aggressive' reopening of schools August 29, 2021 Scores of children get vaccinated against COVID-19 at MovieTowne August 29, 2021 Police action and govt's repressive tactics August 29, 2021 Pfizer Vaccination Drive at MovieTowne for Sunday August 28, 2021 Communities in Regs. 3, 4, 6, 7 & 9 identified as COVID hotspots August 28, 2021 'Use your influence to encourage vaccination' – Health Min. urges Georgetown Rotary Club August 28, 2021 West Dem Hospital driver remanded for stealing COVID-19 vaccination booklets August 28, 2021 Students expected to be vaccinated to re-enter classrooms August 28, 2021 Unvaccinated healthcare workers to be marked absent August 28, 2021 COVID-19 is becoming an international political football August 28, 2021 In support of the vaccine to protect the nation August 28, 2021 West Dem Hospital employee remanded for stealing COVID-19 booklets August 28, 2021 Lockout of health workers could see reduction in hospital services – Anthony August 28, 2021 Secondary schools to open based on vaccine uptake August 28, 2021 Hospitals have made arrangements to cover workers' shifts- Health Minister August 27, 2021 'It is important that children return to school' – UNICEF rep. August 27, 2021 First Pfizer-vaccinated teens urge colleagues to take 'COVID jab' August 27, 2021 Rise in COVID-19 cases due to complacency August 27, 2021 Scores of children turn out to receive Pfizer vaccine August 27, 2021 Unvaccinated GPHC staffers locked out of compound August 27, 2021 Health workers locked out at GPHC, Linden for not complying with COVID protocol August 27, 2021 West Dem Hospital driver confesses to pilfering vaccine booklets – police August 27, 2021 T&T says passenger from Guyana tested positive for Delta variant August 27, 2021 Adolescent COVID-19 inoculation underway August 27, 2021 Mandatory vaccination protest August 27, 2021 PAHO urges caution in reopening schools August 27, 2021 Some unvaccinated teachers interested in Pfizer vaccine; GTU to advocate for free COVID-19 tests August 26, 2021 Pfizer vaccines only for children now- Manickchand says as GTU plans to make request August 26, 2021 Rollout of Pfizer vaccine begins today at St. Stanislaus College August 26, 2021 Inaccuracies in media reports on Covid-19 statistics alarming August 26, 2021 Protests in city, Linden over vaccine `coercion' August 26, 2021 Back to school amid COVID August 26, 2021 Your body, your choice! My home, my choice! August 26, 2021 Men found with COVID vaccination books, sick leave forms & medical equipment August 25, 2021 Remote communities to benefit from Johnson & Johnson vaccine August 25, 2021 Delta variant of COVID-19 likely already in Guyana August 25, 2021 The reopening of schools is a disaster in the making August 25, 2021 Guyana receives 146,250 Pfizer doses from US August 25, 2021 Vaccination of children to get underway August 25, 2021 Single-shot J&J COVID vaccines for hinterland August 25, 2021 Unvaccinated Education Ministry staff asked to leave premises August 25, 2021 Health Ministry can employ data to make case for vaccinations August 25, 2021 The absurd wastefulness of vaccinating schoolchildren, expect a surge late September August 25, 2021 Persons found with forged vaccination cards will face the law August 25, 2021 Over 70,000 children to be vaccinated with Pfizer August 24, 2021 Unvaccinated children will be allowed to attend physical classes August 24, 2021 'Do the responsible thing'- Manickchand encourages GTU to help safeguard children's health August 24, 2021 Don't hesitate, get vaccinated August 24, 2021 Children going back to school should be fully vaccinated August 24, 2021 Guyana receives 34,000 single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine August 24, 2021 UG to host COVID talk by Pfizer Scientist Friday August 24, 2021 Ed. Ministry urges parents to get children vaccinated against COVID-19 August 24, 2021 Education Ministry clarifies untruths regarding today's removal of unvaccinated staff from its Brickdam Office August 24, 2021 Schools reopening Sept 6th – ministry August 24, 2021 Reg.1 police to enforce COVID-19 vaccination card requirement on public transportation operators August 23, 2021 India to assist Guyana with software to digitalise vaccination records – Health Minister August 23, 2021 Avoiding misinformation and disinformation on COVID August 23, 2021 Digital vaccine records, wallet-sized cards by year-end – Anthony August 23, 2021 Coronavirus: Vaccinated or not, this isn't the time for us to drop our guard August 22, 2021 It's obligatory that the church be on the side of the vaccine August 22, 2021 177 new COVID cases confirmed August 22, 2021 Curious Kids: How do vaccines kill viruses? August 22, 2021 Vaccines for children put some parents to the test August 22, 2021 Only 9.4 per cent of Lindeners fully vaccinated August 21, 2021 Region 10 still lagging in COVID vaccination, testing August 21, 2021 The movies have reopened, and we are ecstatic! August 20, 2021 Pfizer vaccines will arrive in time for school reopening August 20, 2021 Several healthcare workers still not vaccinated August 20, 2021 United Republican Party's position on COVID-19 vaccine – respect freedom of choice August 20, 2021 Return to school August 20, 2021 September reopening of schools is now doomed August 19, 2021 Caribbean Cinemas at Giftland Mall reopens today August 19, 2021 Do not sit around waiting on that 'superior' vaccine August 19, 2021 From early feedback, parents happy to have children vaccinated – Anthony August 19, 2021 Melanie NIS office closed temporarily over COVID August 19, 2021 Government must enforce all recommended mitigation measures to reduce Covid infections August 18, 2021 Man succumbs days after telling friend he ingested poison August 18, 2021 Distribution of latest Sputnik V second doses begins August 18, 2021 Country saw record turnout for vaccinations on Monday - Anthony August 18, 2021 Breastfeeding mothers, pregnant women can be exempted for vaccination August 17, 2021 Mahdia family consumes poisonous substance as cure for COVID August 17, 2021 'COVID' vaccination across Caribbean region 'unacceptably low' - PM Browne August 17, 2021 COVID-19 vaccination numbers increasing; cases decreasing August 17, 2021 Individual rights are subordinate to collective rights August 17, 2021 Government must enforce all recommended mitigation measures to reduce Covid infections August 17, 2021 Fully vaccinated GTT staff eligible for awards August 17, 2021 Region Nine residents protest vaccine policy August 17, 2021 GRA says porn video did not originate from any of its locations August 17, 2021 COVID-19 'under control' in Region One August 16, 2021 Take the vaccine, you are your brother's keeper August 16, 2021 Children must get parental consent for COVID-19 vaccine - Health Minister August 16, 2021 Identify the genuine issues that affect Afro and other Guyanese August 16, 2021 Opening of schools is vital but depends on successful vaccination of adults, students August 16, 2021 Ministries collaborating on COVID-19 vaccine campaign for children August 15, 2021 Stop putting your nasty politics into the discussion about vaccination August 15, 2021 Majority of MARAD staff vaccinated and back at work August 14, 2021 PAHO to use revolving fund to better region's access to COVID-19 vaccines August 14, 2021 Guyana receives 57,600 doses of AstraZeneca from US August 14, 2021 Politicisation of vaccines August 14, 2021 Lack of trust aggravates COVID-19 vaccination programme August 14, 2021 US gov't donates 5.5 million Pfizer vaccines to CARICOM August 14, 2021 5,000 more Sputnik V second doses arrive August 14, 2021 Guyana receives third COVAX vaccines shipment August 14, 2021 Gov't seeks parents' consent to vaccinate students 12 and older August 14, 2021 Mark of the beast August 14, 2021 Lack of vaccine uniformity should inform the MoH to adopt a more compassionate approach August 14, 2021 Vaccine hesitancy by some healthcare workers disappointing August 13, 2021 Lindeners clear bridge in hopes of complete reverse of vaccination policy August 13, 2021 The current vaccines belong to the category of uncertainty August 13, 2021 Age is the overwhelming variable for Covid hospitalisation and death rates August 13, 2021 Cinemas announce plans to reopen despite concessions ban August 13, 2021 Chief Medical Officer submits new guidelines for vaccine exemptions August 13, 2021 The Fourth Wave is here August 13, 2021 PAHO will begin procuring COVID-19 vaccines August 12, 2021 Healthcare workers granted two weeks to comply with 'COVID' measures August 12, 2021 COVID-19 vaccination rates increase August 12, 2021 Vaccination - some points to ponder August 12, 2021 Try to convince, never coerce in a democracy August 12, 2021 Anti-COVID-19 vaccination protest escalates in Linden August 12, 2021 The Covid-19 policies of the Government of Guyana fail to show respect for all citizens August 12, 2021 GPHC gets US$18,000 PPE donation August 12, 2021 Health workers, transport operators get 2-week extension for vaccine compliance - Anthony August 12, 2021 Protestors block Linden bridge over COVID vaccine policy August 12, 2021 More than 26,000 get first vaccine jabs after strict COVID-19 measures introduced - Health Minister August 12, 2021 GPHC gets supplies worth US$18,000 to boost COVID-19 response August 11, 2021 Unvaccinated Linden Hospital staff members locked out of compound August 11, 2021 Edghill says new COVID aviation regulations not intended to lock persons out August 11, 2021 Vaccine uptake continues to rise after new COVID measures August 11, 2021 Hinterland regions wrestling with fallout of restrictions on unvaccinated August 11, 2021 Nurses among scores of unvaccinated locked out of Linden Hospital August 11, 2021 Guyanese children could soon be vaccinated with Pfizer shot August 11, 2021 Cushioning the impact of COVID-19 pandemic August 11, 2021 Returning Guyanese don't need to be vaccinated but must show negative PCR test August 10, 2021 29.6 per cent population fully vaccinated August 10, 2021 Jagdeo cites hypocrisy in 'politically instigated' vaccine protests August 10, 2021 Vaccines measures announced by the government should remain in place August 10, 2021 Long Covid may disrupt the body months after infection and negative tests August 10, 2021 Almost 30% of Region Two residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19 August 10, 2021 Speaker denies Opposition request to debate restrictions targeting unvaccinated Guyanese August 09, 2021 Harmon to request Parliamentary discussion on mandatory vaccination August 09, 2021 A refusal to vaccinate puts your own life at risk as well as the lives of others August 09, 2021 Government's incremental transition to mandatory vaccination raises legal concerns August 09, 2021 Countries vary widely on vaccine mandate implementation August 09, 2021 Get vaccinated and be on the safe side August 09, 2021 No spoilage of Sputnik V vaccines August 08, 2021 New COVID-19 policy August 08, 2021 Govt. bungled vaccine programme, should have completed vaccination of 50 and over age-group August 08, 2021 Vaccination still a choice, but mandatory under certain circumstances August 08, 2021 Rescind coercive tactics with immediate information campaign on the benefits of the vaccine August 08, 2021 Neutralize discrimination by enlarging the Guyanese identity August 08, 2021 Step up and get vaccinated ASAP August 08, 2021 There is a disproportionate response between these two contagions August 08, 2021 Travellers only need single dose of COVID vaccine to enter Guyana August 08, 2021 Task Force to conduct random inspections for compliance with COVID-19 guidelines August 07, 2021 Persons vaccinated with 'Sputnik V' granted access to Caribbean countries August 07, 2021 Customised COVID-19 campaign for targeted communities August 07, 2021 The pandemic, vaccines and the future August 07, 2021 Lindeners protest mandatory vaccine imposition August 07, 2021 There must be a better way to assist the hesitant non-vaccinated August 07, 2021 COVID Task Force to do spot checks for compliance with new measures August 07, 2021 COVID-19 restrictions not justified by statistics August 06, 2021 Health Minister warns against selling fake COVID-19 vaccine cards August 06, 2021 Ethics of mandatory vaccinations August 06, 2021 Gov't ministries begin rollout of COVID-19 entry restrictions August 06, 2021 GRA implementing new COVID guidelines for visitors August 06, 2021 Ministry notes 'significant' increase in vaccine first doses August 06, 2021 Delta variant could easily overwhelm health sector if vaccine acceptance remains low August 05, 2021 Over 14,000 Essequibians have taken COVID first dose - RHO August 05, 2021 Unvaccinated MARAD staff still off the job as vaccination pressure builds August 05, 2021 Getting vaccine induced immunity is more robust than immunity gained from natural infection August 05, 2021 Teachers' union says will not support mandatory COVID vaccination for teachers August 04, 2021 'True cost' of COVID-19 vaccines unknown August 04, 2021 The entire Health Ministry fraternity needs to act now for the safety of Guyana August 04, 2021 Let us not only celebrate emancipation from slavery but from COVID-19 also August 04, 2021 MARAD sends home unvaccinated staff August 04, 2021 Airport COVID-19 rules August 04, 2021 Vaccination is the best defence against the virus August 04, 2021 Ministry begins distribution of UK AstraZeneca vaccines August 04, 2021 UK's AstraZeneca donation received August 03, 2021 'We cannot expose children to unvaccinated teachers' August 03, 2021 Unvaccinated nurse among last month's COVID-19 fatalities August 03, 2021 Ali makes new vaccine appeal August 03, 2021 Battling Covid-19: No neutral corner August 03, 2021 'We cannot expose children to unvaccinated teachers' - President Ali August 02, 2021 'They have a choice' August 02, 2021 'No price for the lives of Guyanese' August 02, 2021 Timely vaccination may help to avoid illness from the virus August 02, 2021 Foreigners must now be fully vaccinated to enter Guyana -ministry August 02, 2021 Travel within Caribbean should not be limited by type of vaccine - Pres. Ali August 02, 2021 Vaccination requirement to enter Guyana takes effect from Aug. 8 - Edghill August 02, 2021 It is imperative that the maximum number of Guyanese be protected August 01, 2021 Some bus operators plan strike over new COVID vaccine mandate August 01, 2021 New COVID-19 measure for visiting ministries, gov't agencies sees mixed reaction August 01, 2021 Caribbean Cinemas, MovieTowne not reopening yet due to ban on concessions August 01, 2021 Recent Sputnik V shipment almost exhausted - Anthony August 01, 2021 WPA calls on gov't to start national reconciliation August 01, 2021 Casinos, betting shops and cinemas allowed to operate July 31, 2021 Saving lives is an act of worship July 31, 2021 Govt. gazettes partial vaccine mandate July 31, 2021 Opposition to query vaccine bills July 31, 2021 Vaccine requirement for public transport operators among new COVID measures July 31, 2021 Citing food restriction, Caribbean Cinemas won't reopen at Giftland at this point July 31, 2021 Casinos, betting shops and cinemas allowed to operate July 31, 2021 This contribution can serve as a catalyst for meaningful development July 31, 2021 Illusions of Freedom July 31, 2021 Covid-19 - the political virus July 31, 2021 27.5 per cent of adult population fully vaccinated July 30, 2021 Don't worry, more Sputnik V second doses will be here July 30, 2021 Ability to hold breath for 10 seconds or longer doesn't prove absence of COVID-19 July 30, 2021 COVID-19 has brought 'one world' notion to discomfiting place July 30, 2021 Cinemas can open at 40% capacity for vaccinated persons - ministry July 30, 2021 Over 250,000 have received a first dose of COVID vaccine - ministry July 30, 2021 Unvaccinated persons seeking access to gov't agencies will have to make appointment - ministry July 30, 2021 Why punish persons for not taking the 'optional' COVID-19 vaccine? July 30, 2021 Vaccine paradox July 30, 2021 Cost of weekly PCR testing should not be government's burden July 29, 2021 We encourage all to get their jabs July 29, 2021 The unvaccinated pose a risk to the health and safety of the rest of us July 29, 2021 Vaccinations have proven to be the key to near elimination of Covid fatalities July 29, 2021 15,000 second doses of Sputnik V received in recent weeks July 29, 2021 Giftland turns up heat on unvaccinated employees July 28, 2021 Vaccine information translated into nine Indigenous languages July 28, 2021 UK donating 84,800 COVID vaccines to Guyana July 28, 2021 Preventing The Spread Of COVID-19 July 27, 2021 Strict COVID measures in place for WI vs Pakistan cricket matches - Anthony July 27, 2021 Giftland says its unvaccinated staff must submit a negative PCR test each week July 27, 2021 Mandating vaccines will be against human rights principles July 26, 2021 10,000 Sputnik V second doses arrive; rollout continues from Tuesday July 26, 2021 Man who mocked COVID-19 vaccines dies of virus July 26, 2021 TT Deyalsingh to leaders: Tell your flocks to get COVID-19 vaccine now July 26, 2021 Vaccine requirement for T&T nationals linked to reopening of borders -Edghill July 26, 2021 Why has Trinidad and Tobago been singled out? July 26, 2021 T&T nationals must be fully vaccinated before entering Guyana July 25, 2021 The looming crisis July 25, 2021 Vaccine inequity undermining global economic recovery July 25, 2021 This pandemic is at the crossroads; we can control where it goes July 25, 2021 Government gazettes order requiring full vaccination for persons coming from Trinidad July 25, 2021 Specialised COVID vaccination campaign may be needed due to language barrier in Region One - Anthony July 25, 2021 Teachers' union not backing reopening of schools until safety protocols agreed July 25, 2021 More children will die July 24, 2021 Four expectant mothers hospitalised with COVID-19 July 23, 2021 'You have to get tough sometimes' July 23, 2021 Argentina turns up heat on Russia over Sputnik V vaccine delays, Guyana in same plight July 22, 2021 First, second doses of Sinopharm, AstraZeneca vaccines available - health minister July 23, 2021 Manickchand urges Lindeners to get vaccinated July 23, 2021 A firmer approach to tackling COVID-19 July 22, 2021 Dr Ramsammy backs tough action for unvaccinated Guyanese July 21, 2021 Private sector says will support any govt action to protect vaccinated from unvaccinated July 21, 2021 Fifty per cent of adults have had first dose of vaccine - Health Minister July 21, 2021 Minister Anthony: Guyana distance away from herd immunity July 21, 2021 Greater precaution needed to ward off 'highly transmissible' delta variant July 20, 2021 COVID-19 passes should be instituted for work, social gatherings July 19, 2021 Every Covid-19 death is one too many July 19, 2021 Health Minister believes COVID-19 variants are here July 19, 2021 Should we not be concerned about the increasing COVID-related infections and deaths? July 19, 2021 The unvaccinated July 19, 2021 Coronavirus: These choices should ensure that you to survive COVID-19 July 18, 2021 Over 1,200 with COVID hospitalised at Liliendaal hospital in first half of year July 18, 2021 STARR Computer encourages vaccine acceptance with laptop raffle July 17, 2021 Children with comorbidities to receive medical masks July 17, 2021 Army instituting COVID testing requirement for unvaccinated soldiers July 17, 2021 Anthony admits high possibility COVID variants here July 17, 2021 Teen with cancer succumbs after second COVID battle July 17, 2021 BREAKING: Child, 16, dies in COVID-19 ICU July 16, 2021 'Get vaxed and protect your children from COVID-19' - GCCI President urges July 16, 2021 No early post-COVID economic recovery: ECLAC tells LAC countries July 16, 2021 Guyana's active COVID-19 cases on the decline July 16, 2021 Region Nine aiming to vaccinate at least 85 per cent of adult population July 16, 2021 Region Six has exhausted allocation of 500 Sputnik 2nd doses - Armogan July 16, 2021 COVID-19 death toll surpasses 500 July 15, 2021 Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccines expected in August - Dr Anthony July 14, 2021 'Steady decline' in active COVID-19 cases recorded; several hotspots being monitored July 14, 2021 Authorities monitoring COVID-19 hotspots in four regions - Anthony July 13, 2021 Scores brave rain to get second dose Sputnik V July 13, 2021 Health Min. notes decline in 'COVID' infections but says hot spots still exist July 13, 2021 Make accessible a Covid-19 dashboard with drop down features by region July 13, 2021 Long-awaited Sputnik second doses arrive July 13, 2021 Woman fined for breaching national curfew July 13, 2021 Majority of patients who died in COVID-19 ICU had comorbidities July 12, 2021 Teixeira: Motions seeking to remove Ministers Benn, Anthony unmeritorious July 12, 2021 Six of 152 COVID-19 victims took only their first vaccine dose July 11, 2021 102-year-old woman among three latest COVID-19 fatalities July 11, 2021 Gap between Sputnik V COVID-19 shots can be up to 180 days - Russia's RDIF July 09, 2021 Bajan cooperatives key to piloting island through Covid-19 choppy waters July 9, 2021 MoE chides GTU over 'reckless' statement about COVID-positive students July 08, 2021 I find the APNU+AFC's latest publicity stunt no-confidence motion to be ridiculous July 08, 2021 CARICOM Heads to redouble efforts for adequate COVID vaccines July 08, 2021 Dr Anthony, Benn 'amused' by Harmon's 'absurd' motions July 07, 2021 The MoH could have kept this nation and parents abreast July 07, 2021 Opposition files no-confidence motions against Frank Anthony, Robeson Benn July 07, 2021 Guyana is now above the world average for COVID deaths July 07, 2021 Health Ministry to increase COVID vaccination sites across the country July 07, 2021 Rupununi Chamber calls for lockdown of region to stem COVID-19 infections July 07, 2021 COVID gone wild in Berbice! July 07, 2021 COVID-19 vaccines are effective despite variants of concern July 06, 2021 VACCINE HESITANCY July 06, 2021 Ministry denies withholding info on children infected with COVID July 06, 2021 'Stop politicising COVID-19' - Health Ministry July 05, 2021 Over 3000 persons tested positive for COVID-19 in June July 05, 2021 Opposition eased the pressure on gov't over faltering vaccinations July 05, 2021 Remaining 12,000 Sinopharm vaccines received by Guyana July 04, 2021 Reg. 2 facing vaccine hesitancy - Dr. Mahadeo July 04, 2021 Coronavirus: Our behaviour patterns are fuelling super mutants July 04, 2021 Concealing the news of children contracting Covid-19 is a shocking development July 04, 2021 'Whenever I gasped for air, I would realise how precious life is' July 04, 2021 99.5% of people killed By Covid in last 6 months were unvaccinated, data suggests July 04, 2021 Inclusion and dialogue July 04, 2021 Once we get Pfizer vaccine it will go to the children'”President Ali July 03, 2021 COVID-19 measures being ignored as infections rise in Region Nine communities July 03, 2021 Anthony sounds warning as four children put in COVID ICU July 03, 2021 Four more 'COVID' deaths; 89 new cases July 02, 2021 'Disturbing trend' as four children hospitalised with severe symptoms of COVID-19 July 02, 2021 75 COVID-19 deaths recorded for June July 02, 2021 No evidence to suggest spraying nose with saline solution prevents COVID-19 July 02, 2021 Second phase of COVID-19 cash grant commences in Region Six July 01, 2021 Ministry launches child care subsidy for essential workers July 01, 2021 Sinopharm COVID vaccines allow for greater coverage in remote areas July 01, 2021 70 persons die of COVID-19 in June June 30, 2021 Second dose of Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine expected in Guyana soon June 30, 2021 Health Minister says Opposition remarks a setback to inoculation programme June 30, 2021 Finding the origins of COVID-19 and preventing future pandemics June 30, 2021 Doctors trained to treat post-COVID syndrome June 29, 2021 Over 106,000 fully immunised against COVID-19 June 29, 2021 Reducing COVID-19 infections and deaths requires a multifaceted approach June 29, 2021 Guyana must either fully vaccinate or expect the Delta Variant to enter and dominate June 29, 2021 Major setback for countrywide 'COVID' vaccination campaign; APNU+AFC blamed June 29, 2021 One dose of Sputnik V, AstraZeneca reduces death by 80% June 28, 2021 64 persons died of COVID-19 in June so far June 28, 2021 Sputnik second doses June 28, 2021 Coronavirus: The scary Delta variant is rapidly moving towards us June 27, 2021 The rise and dominance of the Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 is good reason to get vaccinated ASAP June 27, 2021 Health Ministry records spike in COVID-19 hospitalisations June 26, 2021 US-based Guyanese nurses donate 20,000 masks for local frontline workers June 26, 2021 Anthony urges compliance with COVID guidelines amidst concerns over Delta variant June 26, 2021 Region Four Health Dep't connected to over 10,000 COVID-19 patients June 25, 2021 Over 100,000 COVID-19 tests conducted in first half of 2021 June 25, 2021 Over 100,000 persons fully vaccinated against COVID-19 June 25, 2021 Afro-Guyanese account for 36.6 per cent of COVID deaths June 25, 2021 The dashboard should be dashed overboard June 25, 2021 Covax vaccine shipment delayed June 25, 2021 About 87 people hospitalised daily with COVID-19 - Health Min. June 25, 2021 St Ignatius COVID-19 measures proving tough to implement June 24, 2021 CAL staff take COVID-19 vaccine in Guyana June 23, 2021 The Good, the Bad and the Ugly June 23, 2021 Nearly 47% of Guyana's adult population has gotten first vaccine dose June 23, 2021 St Ignatius in bid to curb rising COVID-19 cases June 23, 2021 Covid-19 is serious business and has to be dealt with to protect and save the lives of all Guyanese June 22, 2021 20.3% of adult population fully vaccinated - Anthony June 22, 2021 More than 1,800 patients received 'rehab' care in COVID ICU June 21, 2021 Second dose of Sputnik vaccines can be administered up to three months later '” Health Minister June 21, 2021 Sand Creek teacher, 22, succumbs to COVID June 21, 2021 Commander Ramlakhan urges ranks to get 'vaxed' against COVID-19 June 20, 2021 For us to achieve herd immunity everyone should become vaccinated June 20, 2021 Medical Council says science backs Sputnik use June 20, 2021 Vaccine Politics - Shouting 'fire' in a crowded cinema June 20, 2021 Over 150 Essequibians vaccinated at 'drive-thru' event June 19, 2021 Regions 1 & 6 leading the race to get vaccinated June 18, 2021 Blood donation 'quite safe' despite COVID-19 pandemic June 17, 2021 No 'one-size-fits-all' approach in fighting COVID-19 June 17, 2021 Ten thousand COVID cash grants distributed in Region Four from Dec 28 to 30 -Persaud June 17, 2021 GCCI Statement on Vaccination Drive by the Government of Guyana June 17, 2021 Vaccine hesitancy and herd immunity June 17, 2021 NEEDLESS COVID-19 DEATHS! June 16, 2021 SAVE THE ELDERLY! June 16, 2021 I strongly encourage the administration to investigate the literature available on Ivermectin June 16, 2021 Govt. purchases COVID-19 vaccines at twice the cost approved by WHO June 16, 2021 Harmon questions due diligence over vaccines from Dubai sheik June 16, 2021 Vaccines and Vaccination June 16, 2021 Regional labour markets will be slow to recover from COVID-19 June 15, 2021 220,997 take first doses;87,919 fully vaccinated against COVID-19 June 15, 2021 Region 10 looking at ways to boost COVID vaccine uptake - Chairman June 15, 2021 More than 2,700 people vaccinated at weekend drive-thru events June 14, 2021 House-to-house 'COVID' vaccination in Reg. 10 June 14, 2021 Region 10 Vice Chairman succumbs to COVID-19 June 14, 2021 Vendor says lungs severely damaged after COVID infection June 14, 2021 Over 300 cops have tested positive for COVID to date June 14, 2021 Four more perish from COVID June 14, 2021 'COVID' vaccination 'overdrive' June 13, 2021 CARPHA launches COVID-19 video series for the Deaf Community June 13, 2021 Ivermectin is an unproven drug not to be used for treatment of Covid-19 June 13, 2021 Guyana makes Forbes Top 50 best places to visit post-pandemic June 12, 2021 Guyana's elderly leading countrywide COVID-19 vaccination June 12, 2021 Guyana considering COVID-19 vaccine passport June 12, 2021 Regions Six, One leading Guyana's vaccination campaign June 12, 2021 Simple wisdom dictates that we get vaccinated June 11, 2021 Health Minister tells House at least 16.8% of adult population fully immunised June 11, 2021 Reducing COVID-19's unequal effect on workers June 11, 2021 Covid crisis to push global unemployment over 200 million next year - ILO Report June 11, 2021 Covid-19 toll on Caribbean tourism US$33.9 billion and counting - WITTC report June 11, 2021 IMF Brief unveils US$50B plan to push back pandemic June 11, 2021 Private sector calls on citizens to take COVID vaccine June 10, 2021 Berbice woman accused of forging 'COVID' vaccination certificate June 10, 2021 44 per cent of adults receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine June 10, 2021 It is all about the money June 10, 2021 Berbice tops COVID-19 vaccinations; Region 10 at just 13% June 09, 2021 COVID-19: 15.6 % of adult population fully vaccinated June 09, 2021 It is just another day in paradise June 09, 2021 If this is not gross incompetence, somebody please tell me what is! June 09, 2021 COVID-19 vaccination rollout 'injected' with 100,000 more Sputnik V jabs June 08, 2021 More Sputnik doses arrive June 08, 2021 Latin America and the Caribbean Region can be their own vaccine powerhouse June 08, 2021 Cuba, Argentina and a vaccine for the Americas June 08, 2021 Vaccination, not a lockdown, will defeat COVID-19 - Emergency Medicine Specialist June 8, 2021 Media workers continue to brave COVID-19 June 07, 2021 Four more COVID deaths, 48 new cases June 07, 2021 Beating COVID-19 June 06, 2021 Psychological effects of COVID will linger on long after June 06, 2021 Region Two woman, 76, and man, 41, are latest COVID fatalities June 06, 2021 Vaccinations June 06, 2021 99 COVID-19 deaths recorded for May; country's overall total is 403 June 05, 2021 Coronavirus infections and vaccines 101 June 05, 2021 Educate rather than compel workers to get vaccinated June 05, 2021 FITUG concerned over employers imposing COVID vaccine requirements on workers June 05, 2021 Anthony makes appeal for persons to get Sinopharm second doses June 05, 2021 Over half of Region Six's adult population inoculated with first dose of COVID vaccine June 05, 2021 'TopGun' supporting COVID-19 vaccination drive June 04, 2021 Over 50 per cent of Region Six's adult population vaccinated against COVID-19 June 04, 2021 Parliament requires media members to show COVID-19 vaccination card or negative test to cover sessions June 04, 2021 Covid vaccination team never turned up at Saxacalli June 04, 2021 Five more confirmed dead from COVID, 143 new cases June 03, 2021 Exactly a month after passing 300 deaths, Guyana now has 400 'COVID' deaths June 03, 2021 Guyana leads CARICOM countries in vaccination effort against COVID-19 June 02, 2021 Those refusing to be vaccinated are putting the nation at risk June 02, 2021 Ailing attorney dies while battling COVID June 02, 2021 Over 200,000 adults inoculated with first dose June 02, 2021 Opportunity for virus spread and variation into worse forms resides within the unvaccinated population June 01, 2021 Around 199,000 have received first COVID dose - Anthony June 01, 2021 Cops' wedding halted after COVID Task Force shuts down venue May 31, 2021 Revisiting the march of the COVID-19 pandemic May 30, 2021 The scientific community, not Mr. Jagdeo, can speak on the effectiveness of a lockdown May 30, 2021 Ministry of Health had enough time to plan based on male-to-female Covid-19 infection ratio May 30, 2021 No current count of vaccinated health workers May 30, 2021 Hundreds receive 1st, 2nd 'COVID' jabs at First Lady's vaccination drive May 29, 2021 Is Covid-19 vaccination a requirement for prospective employees of the GDF? May 29, 2021 Health Ministry rejects claims of NA nursing students being forced to take COVID-19 vaccines May 29, 2021 Over 1,000 vaccinated during second round of 'drive-thru' campaign May 28, 2021 PAHO director praises int'l efforts to share vaccines with the region May 28, 2021 Faster immunisation against COVID-19 means fewer deaths - says Health Minister May 28, 2021 COVID-19 and Farmers' Markets May 28, 2021 Ministry denies nurses forced to take COVID vaccine May 28, 2021 Health system would be overwhelmed if COVID-19 surge persists- Ramsammy May 28, 2021 President Ali is insensitive and tone deaf May 27, 2021 Hundreds turn up for second drive-thru vaccination May 27, 2021 Hundreds brave inclement weather to get vaccinated May 27, 2021 Tackling unemployment amid COVID-19 May 27, 2021 Gov't remains deaf to reality that vaccines alone won't stop the virus May 26, 2021 No COVID-19 cases recorded among immunised persons May 26, 2021 Anthony supports businesses 'encouraging' staff to get vaccinated against May 26, 2021 Twelve per cent of Guyana's adult population now fully inoculated - Dr Anthony May 26, 2021 Six more COVID deaths recorded May 26, 2021 Seven more die from COVID May 26, 2021 1000 persons vaccinated at COVID-19 drive-through exercise May 25, 2021 Bethany on lockdown following rise in COVID-19 cases May 25, 2021 Guyana has become a cold and uncaring society May 25, 2021 The curfew rules are not for those who set them May 25, 2021 US donates ultra-cold freezers to boost COVID vaccine storage capacity May 25, 2021 Midnight fishing curfew breach May 25, 2021 Illegal crossings contributed to increase in Reg. 9 'COVID' cases May 25, 2021 COVID-19 Crisis and Vaccine Inequity: Caribbean Perspectives May 24, 2021 High turnout at 'COVID' vaccination 'drive-thru' May 23, 2021 Vaccine refusal is as dangerous a pandemic as COVID-19 May 23, 2021 'Take the vaccine' - Harmon urges May 23, 2021 Indigenous activist tackles language barrier to dispel COVID conspiracies, promote vaccine uptake May 23, 2021 Jagdeo says lockdown not on the cards, urges citizens to get vaccinated May 23, 2021 Properly managed and enforced lockdowns do work May 24, 2021 High turnout for 'drive thru' COVID-19 vaccination drive May 22, 2021 No lockdown May 22, 2021 Health Minister urges 18 to 39-year-olds to get vaccinated May 22, 2021 Prominent Region Five pandit, educator succumbs to COVID May 22, 2021 Surviving COVID-19 May 22, 2021 Lower vaccine uptake seen among younger Guyanese despite high risk for spreading COVID -Anthony May 22, 2021 No evidence lockdown will reduce spread of 'COVID'; Jagdeo urges all to get vaccinated May 21, 2021 'COVID' vaccination among younger population low; Reg. 10 still lagging May 21, 2021 PAHO asked to clarify listing of Guyana as country with COVID-19 variant May 21, 2021 Vaccines, adherence to COVID-19 protocols key to restoration of Caribbean tourism May 21, 2021 Region Five's Pandit Lalaram succumbs to COVID-19 May 21, 2021 Dharamlall says he feared the worst after testing positive for COVID-19 in January May 21, 2021 Reopening of schools hinges on vaccinations May 21, 2021 Guyana's last test for COVID-19 variants was in January May 20, 2021 Close 'glaring gaps' in access to COVID-19 vaccine - PAHO urges May 20, 2021 COVID vaccine drive-thru for National Stadium on Saturday May 20, 2021 169,981 persons receive first COVID 'jab'; 34,317 get second May 19, 2021 Rougher days lie ahead May 19, 2021 Record 7,000 persons inoculated on Monday May 19, 2021 No confirmation of COVID variant in Guyana - Health Minister May 19, 2021 More stringent COVID-19 measures needed May 18, 2021 Infiltration of COVID-19 variants not a surprise - Dr. Carpen May 18, 2021 Vaccine licensing, production, and global distribution May 18, 2021 Dr. Rowley's take on T&T's Covid-19 travails May 18, 2021 Guyana receives 67,537 Sputnik doses May 18, 2021 Guyana receives over 67,000 more doses of Sputnik V vaccine May 18, 2021 More than 27,000 receive both doses of COVID-19 vaccine May 17, 2021 Brazil 'P.1' variant of COVID-19 in Guyana May 17, 2021 Opposition influence needed for herd immunity May 17, 2021 Guyana's COVID-19 situation and the need for additional measures to be put in place May 17, 2021 Un-vaccinated parliament staff delaying holding of committee meetings - Speaker May 17, 2021 Definite shift in COVID mortality pattern towards younger persons May 17, 2021 Guyana has sourced enough COVID-19 vaccines for herd immunity - Anthony May 17, 2021 Who's advising WHO on the pandemic? May 16, 2021 Health Ministry says woman did not die due to COVID vaccine May 16, 2021 Risking their lives to keep death at bay May 16, 2021 Russian Sputnik V vaccines spoiled in Region Nine May 16, 2021 40-year-old teacher dies as Berbice battles to subdue 109 active COVID-19 cases May 16, 2021 BE SAFE AND PROTECTED! BE VACCINATED! May 16, 2021 There is good reason to get vaccinated May 16, 2021 Being out of the schoolroom is hurting children May 16, 2021 Evidence of airborne transmission justifies wearing facemasks indoors - Anthony May 16, 2021 87 Region 2 frontline workers fully vaccinated against COVID-19 May 15, 2021 4.4% of adult population fully immunised against COVID- Anthony May 15, 2021 Achieving herd immunity May 14, 2021 Over 180,000 doses of COVID vaccines administered May 14, 2021 33.3 per cent of adult population vaccinated against COVID-19 May 14, 2021 Investigate variants of Covid-19 May 14, 2021 COVID-19 variant suspicion grows in Region Nine May 14, 2021 COVID-19 and mental health May 14, 2021 West Indies Women cricketers receive first dose of COVID vaccine May 14, 2021 The developing world is being made a scapegoat May 14, 2021 Based on Covid-19 protocols there should have been 12 persons under this tent May 14, 2021 Over 80 hospitalised as Guyana manages almost 2,000 active COVID-19 cases May 14, 2021 'IMF Blog' sees tough road back from covid-19 travails for the Caribbean May 14, 2021 Latin America, Caribbean top 2020 remittance receipts - World Bank Brief May 14, 2021 159,951 receive first dose, 16,004 fully vaccinated against COVID-19 May 13, 2021 Minister Anthony hails nurses for leading COVID-19 fight May 13, 2021 COVID-19 now airborne - US CDC advises May 13, 2021 Less deaths among older, vaccinated population; younger people dying May 13, 2021 COVID-19 forces cancellation of Aliann Pompey Invitational 2021 May 12, 2021 COVID-19 kills 30 in 11 days May 12, 2021 Avoiding future COVID-related burdens May 12, 2021 Over 13,000 persons fully immunised against COVID-19 May 12, 2021 Let's move forward in love and in unity May 12, 2021 Indifference to COVID-19 strictures will likely cost more lives May 11, 2021 Will corporate greed prolong the pandemic? May 12, 2021 Region Six has highest inoculation rate for COVID - Health Minister May 12, 2021 Leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic May 11, 2021 Masakenari grappling with COVID outbreak May 11, 2021 Billions spent to procure COVID vaccines May 10, 2021 24 COVID-19 deaths recorded in nine days May 10, 2021 No one will be forced to take a COVID-19 vaccine - Health Ministry advisor reinforces May 10, 2021 President urges regions 8, 10 residents to step up for vaccines May 10, 2021 Joint Services ranks arrested over Pouderoyen party May 10, 2021 COVID-19 death toll May 10, 2021 Leadership arrogance - the prices May 10, 2021 Guyana receives 38,400 COVID-19 vaccines through COVAX May 10, 2021 Health Ministry had excluded six COVID-19 deaths from its reporting over two weeks May 09, 2021 Some rising food prices COVID driven May 09, 2021 Berbice bride says cops selectively enforcing COVID regulations after wedding halted May 09, 2021 Region Ten officials say fear, skepticism driving residents' COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy May 09, 2021 Deadlier virus, breached guidelines forces gov't to consider compulsory vaccination May 08, 2021 Closing airports is not the best option May 08, 2021 It is my fervent hope that three and four lives a day does not justify the profit margins for the few May 08, 2021 Six more deaths confirmed to be COVID-related, death toll at 323 May 08, 2021 Giftland makes COVID vaccination mandatory for new recruits May 08, 2021 COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy May 07, 2021 Over 154,000 persons vaccinated against COVID-19 May 07, 2021 Over 150,000 persons vaccinated against COVID-19 - Anthony May 07, 2021 Median household income decreased from $100,000 to $67,000 during pandemic - report highlights May 07, 2021 COVID-19 infections halt teaching at three Region Six secondary schools May 07, 2021 NIS temporarily closes head office over COVID May 07, 2021 The Face of Humanity? May 07, 2021 President Ali's Arrival Day message and mea culpa May 07, 2021 COVID-19 vaccines being distributed equitably May 06, 2021 It is everyone's responsibility to take Covid-19 seriously May 06, 2021 Waiving the patent on Covid-19 vaccines can contribute to global solutions May 06, 2021 President says low COVID-19 vaccination uptake in Reg. 10 concerning May 06, 2021 No shortage of COVID-19 vaccines May 05, 2021 Anthony says enough COVID vaccines available for second doses May 05, 2021 Close the airports if you want to enforce curfew measures on hotels May 05, 2021 COVID infections remain on the rise in Region Nine May 05, 2021 'We must recognise how fortunate we are' May 04, 2021 South America reels, Guyana grins May 04, 2021 Share the Intellectual Property on COVID-19 May 04, 2021 Vaccine diplomacy and Caribbean economic recovery May 04, 2021 The government has failed the public on transparency and accountability May 04, 2021 Actual Covid-19 data does not indicate an upsurge in infections May 04, 2021 Sleepin owner, cashier and patrons charged with breaching curfew May 04, 2021 Rise in COVID cases in Deep South Rupununi spurs uptake in vaccines May 04, 2021 Over 140,000 now vaccinated - Anthony May 04, 2021 Essequibo teenagers urge everyone to take COVID-19 vaccine May 03, 2021 Fully immunised persons still required to wear face mask - Health Minister May 03, 2021 COVID-19 restrictions unchanged despite April being deadliest month May 03, 2021 Unbelievable decision to allow betting shops, casinos to operate May 03, 2021 Gov't should follow lockdown approach in T&T, lives are at stake May 03, 2021 Modi must take blame for COVID crisis May 03, 2021 Twenty-eight Berbicians to be charged with breaching COVID restrictions May 03, 2021 Where are the next COVID vaccines coming from? May 03, 2021 Politics, misconceptions hurting Covid vaccine roll out May 03, 2021 The truth about the fight against COVID-19 May 02, 2021 Guyana steams ahead with 150,000 vaccines target for weekend May 02, 2021 Coronavirus: As the world struggles to breathe, we remain oblivious to the growing suffocation here May 02, 2021 Revisiting the march of the COVID-19 pandemic May 02, 2021 Getting your COVID-19 vaccine is important May 02, 2021 Yarde slams gov't over COVID management May 02, 2021 Two more seniors succumb to COVID, death toll now at 298 May 02, 2021 Cane cutters strike for better COVID-19 protections at Albion estate May 02, 2021 PAHO flags South America for high COVID-19 death toll May 01, 2021 Make the Covid-19 vaccines mandatory for all government employees May 01, 2021 Anthony says no harm in getting COVID vaccine soon after recovery from infection May 01, 2021 Gov't extends curfew, allows reopening of casinos, betting shops May 01, 2021 'Branch Road' residents taking no chances with COVID-19 April 30, 2021 Task Force cracks down on COVID-19 breaches April 30, 2021 Schools to remain closed in May April 30, 2021 Police Force probing trend of civilians taking rap for ranks hosting events April 30, 2021 We all know that GPHC is an arm of the MoH of which the Minister is Head April 30, 2021 Government should pay $25,000 GYD to each individual who gets vaccinated April 30, 2021 Manickchand urges teachers, parents to get vaccinated April 30, 2021 Over 130,000 persons have received first COVID dose - Anthony April 30, 2021 No need for sportspersons to fear COVID-19 vaccines - Dr Anthony April 29, 2021 'More boots on the ground' to enforce COVID-19 guidelines April 29, 2021 COVID-19 cases in Region Two climbing April 29, 2021 Guyana administers more than 128,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines April 29, 2021 'Vaccination passport' may be used in Guyana April 29, 2021 COVID vaccinations averaging 5,000 persons daily - Anthony April 29, 2021 No word yet on AstraZeneca vaccines to be shared - US Ambassador April 29, 2021 Gov't to soon consider COVID passport - President April 29, 2021 'Shanghai' charged for hosting massive Linden party April 29, 2021 Five arrested for breaching COVID measures at Masjids; CIOG pleads with all to adhere to guidelines April 29, 2021 No need for COVID test before getting the vaccine April 29, 2021 COVID-19 vaccinations rise to 124,000 April 28, 2021 Vaccinated persons still need a negative COVID test to enter Guyana - Anthony April 28, 2021 Aishalton Toshao worried over accuracy of COVID tests April 28, 2021 India's COVID Tsunami April 28, 2021 A new information offensive against Venezuela April 28, 2021 ECD residents take COVID-19 vaccine, encourage others to do same April 27, 2021 Over 121,000 persons vaccinated against COVID-19 April 27, 2021 The opening hours of shops, markets and supermarkets should be adjusted as an alternative to a lockdown April 27, 2021 Health workers are doing their part, we the people must do our part and take the vaccine April 27, 2021 This deadly virus is rapidly spreading out of control with no sanctioned containment in sight April 27, 2021 Region 10 RDC urges more COVID vigilance after video shows partygoers flouting protocols April 27, 2021 City Mayor calls on gov't to release $40M in subventions, COVID aid April 27, 2021 Joint Services ranks found breaching COVID-19 restrictions April 27, 2021 Over 121,000 persons vaccinated against COVID-19 April 27, 2021 Almost quarter of Guyanese adults have received first COVID vaccine -Anthony April 27, 2021 51 COVID-19 deaths recorded in April alone April 26, 2021 There should be an urgent lockdown of regions 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 April 26, 2021 Systematic tracking of SARS-CoV-2 variants should be a top priority in Guyana April 26, 2021 Churches, NGOs should campaign for Guyanese to take vaccine immediately April 26, 2021 Health Minister urges Guyanese to get vaccinated to reach herd immunity April 26, 2021 Chairman threatens to lock down Region 2 April 25, 2021 Government must change course and re-apply strict Covid-19 measures that saved lives April 25, 2021 Guyana maintains efficient child immunisation amid global decline April 25, 2021 Should only those who own their own house be allowed to vote? April 24, 2021 It is the obligation of all stakeholders to actively promote the Covid-19 vaccination programme April 24, 2021 14 offshore Exxon workers test positive for COVID-19 April 24, 2021 Over 115,000 vaccinated against COVID April 24, 2021 Guyana recognised for maintaining teachers' salaries during pandemic April 24, 2021 No local reports of blood clots from AstraZeneca vaccine April 23, 2021 Not being vaccinated is an act of selfishness April 23, 2021 New Region Nine COVID outbreak sparks variant fears April 23, 2021 Ramsammy says over 115,000 persons inoculated against COVID, slams `whisper campaign' against vaccine April 23, 2021 More than 100,000 persons vaccinated April 22, 2021 CARICOM Ministers ask US to help with COVID vaccines April 22, 2021 Aishalton for total lockdown from tomorrow over COVID April 22, 2021 Over 100,000 vaccinated against COVID-19 - Anthony April 22, 2021 Nearly 6,000 vaccinated in 24 hrs April 21, 2021 Burial of COVID-19 victims April 21, 2021 Critics should offer continuous encouragement to Ministry's workers on COVID frontlines April 21, 2021 Delay full inoculation until all adults receive first vaccine April 21, 2021 Health Minister says 'significant' increase in COVID-19 cases in regions 3, 4 April 21, 2021 An unvaccinated worker set off an outbreak at a U.S. nursing home where most residents were immunized April 21, 2021 600,000+ people targeted for COVID-19 vaccines April 20, 2021 Are the COVID-19 vaccines safe? April 20, 2021 COVID hotspots: Tuschen, Lusignan, Succes, Eccles & Diamond April 20, 2021 There should be a two-week lockdown because covid cases are rising April 20, 2021 We deserve a better COVID response April 20, 2021 Covid-19 pandemic needs to be taken more seriously by all April 20, 2021 No alcohol 24hrs before and after taking COVID-19 vaccines - Health Minister April 20, 2021 Patients admitted to 'COVID hospital' doubled, says ICU doctor April 19, 2021 Guyana has over 1,300 persons in home isolation for COVID-19 April 19, 2021 Cops under close arrest for hosting b-day party after COVID-19 curfew April 19, 2021 A bold move April 19, 2021 COVID-19 cases increasing in Region Two April 18, 2021 Changing coronavirus' attacking younger people April 18, 2021 Over 79,000 vaccinated against COVID-19 April 18, 2021 Coronavirus: These are our endgame options; our behaviour will determine where we end up April 18, 2021 Starr Computer launches biosafety units to help tackle COVID-19 April 18, 2021 COVID vaccinations continuing throughout weekend April 18, 2021 Deceased RDC councillor was not vaccinated for COVID-19 April 17, 2021 COVID-19 in younger persons is cause for concern April 17, 2021 Guyana complains to UN over access to COVID vaccines at affordable costs April 17, 2021 AGM denies allegations of poor handling of COVID-19 cases April 17, 2021 Ontario's Third Wave April 17, 2021 Meetings of parliamentary committees, sub-committees suspended over rise in COVID cases April 17, 2021 In person meetings of parliamentary committees suspended due to COVID April 17, 2021 Deep South Rupununi villages in appeal for COVID relief packages April 17, 2021 Anthony says public calls led to expansion of COVID vaccines rollout April 17, 2021 Vaccinated young adults say they feel better protected from COVID April 17, 2021 Aishalton goes into lockdown April 16, 2021 Persons 18+ now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines April 16, 2021 The surge is worrying April 16, 2021 Health Ministry says there is no shortage of vaccines April 16, 2021 Mass testing and vaccination now more critical than ever! April 16, 2021 Second doses of Covid-19 vaccines secure April 16, 2021 Is COVID-19 creating a new local entrepreneurial class? April 16, 2021 Man gets one month in jail for breaking curfew April 16, 2021 Wife of mistakenly buried COVID victim still unsure of identity April 16, 2021 COVID shots for 18 years and over from today - Ramsammy April 16, 2021 Tremendous response to COVID-19 vaccination April 15, 2021 PAHO: vaccines alone will not stop current COVID-19 surge April 15, 2021 The business class is running the Covid-19 Task Force April 15, 2021 Guyana open to tourists despite pandemic '” Minister Walrond April 15, 2021 Government should undertake random testing of the population April 15, 2021 The best vaccine is the one you take, go get it April 15, 2021 Region Four recording highest infection rate - Dr Anthony April 15, 2021 Altitude proprietor among persons found in breach of COVID-19 curfew April 15, 2021 Over 67,000 inoculated against COVID - Anthony April 15, 2021 Aishalton in one-month lockdown over COVID cases April 15, 2021 Ramsammy says second doses of COVID vaccine assured April 15, 2021 Guyana surpasses its 60, 000 COVID-19 vaccination target April 14, 2021 Is it mandatory to wear face mask while driving alone? April 14, 2021 With likely presence of virulent Covid variant there is need for decisive measures by gov't April 14, 2021 Eighty-eight new COVID cases reported April 14, 2021 COVID victim, 35, to be exhumed after burial by wrong family April 14, 2021 Several arrested for COVID-19 breaches; vehicles towed away April 13, 2021 Should government ministers assemble large groups of people in Covid-19 super spreader events? April 13, 2021 The key to beating COVID-19 April 13, 2021 Studies suggest that COVID-19 vaccines reducing new cases, deaths April 13, 2021 Region 10 intensifies efforts to get more residents vaccinated April 12, 2021 Over 3,000 in Region Two vaccinated against COVID-19 April 12, 2021 The PPP/C is deaf April 12, 2021 Better education needed on value of Covid-19 vaccines April 12, 2021 The Science of COVID-19 Myths about COVID- 19 vaccines debunked April 11, 2021 Gov't adopted the right approach in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic April 11, 2021 Coronavirus: These simple choices can save you during this deadly time April 11, 2021 City Constabulary to enforce $5,000 fine for not wearing masks April 11, 2021 Region Nine steps up border patrols over fears of Brazil's COVID variant April 11, 2021 How worried should you be about coronavirus variants? A virologist explains his concerns April 11, 2021 371 COVID-19 cases recorded within 3 days April 10, 2021 Over 52,000 Guyanese vaccinated April 10, 2021 Over 52,000 vaccinated against COVID-19 April 10, 2021 Three charged with breaching COVID measures April 10, 2021 Unread messages April 10, 2021 United fight needed April 09, 2021 Task Force issues guidelines for Ramadan activities April 09, 2021 The Guyana Islamic Forum supports the Ministry of Health April 09, 2021 Hospitalisation can be avoided by taking vaccine April 09, 2021 Vaccination could have prevented some recent COVID deaths -Anthony April 09, 2021 COVID currently April 09, 2021 Traffic cops take busload to station because of mask-less driver April 09, 2021 Successful vaccine rollout in Region 10 dampened by rising cases, complacent public attitude April 09, 2021 Pushing back COVID-19 in the hemisphere: Political leaders must act transparently - PAHO Director April 09, 2021 Unfortunate that religion has crept into the vaccine dialogue April 09, 2021 Albion to host COVID-19 vaccination drive this weekend April 9, 2021 IMF cuts borrowing countries more COVID-19 'slack' April 09, 2021 Jamaica PM says COVID-19 justifies further extension of region's debt repayment timelines April 09, 2021 Responding to the COVID-19 threat to the small business sector April 09, 2021 Guyana has surpassed 50,000 COVID vaccinations - Ramsammy April 08, 2021 COVID vaccination important to ensuring businesses survive - GCCI President April 08, 2021 37,000 COVID deaths in Americas last week April 08, 2021 President Ali: Protect your families, communities from COVID-19 April 08, 2021 Health Ministry dubs 'anti-vaxxer stance' as reckless, irresponsible April 08, 2021 Guyanese are hurting in this pandemic while the PPP/C is living the good life April 08, 2021 A turning point April 08, 2021 Anthony Fauci reveals which activities he will and won't do now that he's vaccinated April 08, 2021 Dozens in hospitals over COVID, many require breathing aid - Anthony April 07, 2021 Scores of young people show up for vaccines, but not yet qualified April 07, 2021 Guyana reaches 250 COVID deaths with passing of woman, 57 April 07, 2021 Mottley: Coordinated action key in COVID fight April 07, 2021 The COVID crackdown April 07, 2021 Joint Services did good job enforcing COVID rules April 07, 2021 Upside of Covid - ministers are all over the country April 07, 2021 All Guyanese must help to contain COVID-19 spread - FITUG April 07, 2021 Covid surge in South America as Brazil variant spreads April 06, 2021 Several on Essequibo Coast arrested for breaching COVID-19 guidelines April 06, 2021 Essequibians celebrate Easter with simplicity April 06, 2021 COVID-19 puts damper on Easter Monday observance April 06, 2021 Decisive action needed to stem surge in COVID deaths April 06, 2021 Unfair for Covid task force to disallow eating at masjids during Ramadan April 06, 2021 Private sector bodies cannot remain ambivalent on COVID-19 protocols April 06, 2021 Four more COVID deaths, 26 new cases April 06, 2021 Easter in Guyana April 05, 2021 140 persons arrested April 05, 2021 Two more men die from COVID; death toll now at 245 April 05, 2021 Six COVID-19 deaths in one day April 05, 2021 COVID-19 deaths move to 243 - Health officials warn of deadlier spike of virus affecting younger, healthier persons April 05, 2021 UN report warns of corruption risks in vaccine procurement April 05, 2021 Reasonable fear April 05, 2021 Two Reg. 4 women die from COVID-19 taking toll to 241 April 04, 2021 The Impact of COVID-19 on HIV/AIDS - Part 2 April 04, 2021 165 new COVID-19 cases within two days April 04, 2021 Government officials are breaking their own reactive Covid-19 protocols April 04, 2021 Scores arrested at bars after breaching COVID-19 curfew April 04, 2021 Six COVID-19 deaths in one day April 04, 2021 THE MOH IS EXPECTING TO VACCINATE MORE THAN 40,000 PERSONS IN THE COMING WEEK April 04, 2021 'Inside is nat fuh we,' but it should be April 04, 2021 Sputnik COVID vaccines arrive April 02, 2021 Four persons die of COVID-19 April 02, 2021 'Super spreader' funeral prompts task force to suspend GMR&SC April 02, 2021 Brazil: More than 60,000 people died of COVID-19 in March April 02, 2021 COVID-19 learning losses could cost the region US$1.7t in potential earnings: World Bank April 02, 2021 No face mask in public transportation an offence April 01, 2021 COVID-19 sensitisation held at Tuschen Market April 01, 2021 Voting appears to be more important than being vaccinated April 01, 2021 Harmon blasts gov't response on COVID April 01, 2021 Over 32,000 vaccinated for COVID-19 as inoculation programme expands April 01, 2021 PCR testing for 'COVID-19' now offered at four local labs March 31, 2021 US welcomes arrival of COVAX vaccines March 31, 2021 No samples sent yet to US for COVID variant testing March 31, 2021 Some Indigenous communities in Region Nine hesitant over COVID vaccines March 31, 2021 Berbicians celebrate a quiet Phagwah amid COVID-19 March 30, 2021 Essequibians adhere to COVID measures to celebrate Phagwah March 30, 2021 Guyana receives first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines from COVAX March 30, 2021 The vaccination gap is jeopardizing climate action March 30, 2021 Coronavirus and national leadership March 30, 2021 President urges more help from developed countries for pandemic recovery March 30, 2021 Some 31,000 vaccinated for COVID -Ramsammy March 30, 2021 CARPHA suspends testing of new COVID variants March 30, 2021 Guyana has done very well in stymieing any colossal spread of COVID-19 March 29, 2021 We can't afford to pause COVID vaccination campaigns without strong evidence March 29, 2021 What the global response to HIV/AIDS can teach us about Covid-19 recovery - and social justice March 29, 2021 How graduates from the University of Guyana persevered amid the pandemic March 28, 2021 President Ali to adjust budget to cater for COVID vaccines March 28, 2021 Jawalla residents fear suspected COVID outbreak March 28, 2021 Police disperse over 200 at Pouderoyen party; several arrested March 28, 2021 The Impact of COVID-19 on HIV/AIDS - Part 1 March 28, 2021 Guyana faces new COVID-19 wave March 27, 2021 Be a COVID influencer March 27, 2021 The new tendency is to blame Covid-19 for everything March 27, 2021 Poet Jemima Chottu awarded for 'Guyana the Fighter' March 27, 2021 First Sputnik order costs US$4M March 27, 2021 Strategic response to COVID-19 March 26, 2021 Recovered 'COVID' patients to be vaccinated March 26, 2021 Medical and Nursing school students to lend support to COVID-19 vaccination programme March 26, 2021 COVID-19 waste pollution making a bad situation worse: World Economic Forum March 26, 2021 I congratulate the Ministry of Health for the best injection I had in my many decades of adulthood March 26, 2021 CDB President sees key role for private sector in region's post-Covid recovery pursuits March 26, 2021 Guyana, T&T, Suriname may evade worst effects of tough regional post-Covid comeback: IMF March 26, 2021 Communications specialist Namela Henry succumbs to COVID-19 March 26, 2021 CAL also allowing customers to book a COVID test March 26, 2021 PAHO warns of COVID-19 surge in Americas March 25, 2021 President urges adherence to COVID-19 guidelines during holidays March 25, 2021 Brazil breaks record for daily Covid-19 death toll March 25, 2021 Brazil passes 300,000 COVID-19 deaths, as minister pledges 1 mln shots per day March 25, 2021 Region Four man, 69, dies of COVID, 88 new cases reported March 25, 2021 The vaccine message is confusing March 25, 2021 Start with the markets March 25, 2021 Govt. aiming to vaccinate 10,000 citizens per day March 25, 2021 Big expansion in COVID vaccinations from next week - President March 24, 2021 COVID vaccines for over-40s from next week March 25, 2021 Blame it on the people! March 24, 2021 No adverse reactions to vaccines reported- Dr Anthony March 24, 2021 'It's about the hustle' March 23, 2021 Balancing COVID-19 and other health concerns crucial March 23, 2021 From losing two children, to beating COVID-19 March 23, 2021 COVAX 'short changes' Guyana, Caribbean countries on vaccines March 23, 2021 President must lead the national charge against COVID-19 March 23, 2021 Nearly 20,000 vaccinated against COVID up to Sunday March 23, 2021 Vaccine Maitri: Together we emerge stronger March 23, 2021 Three more COVID deaths March 22, 2021 Guyana speeding to 10,000 COVID-19 cases March 22, 2021 Gov't seeking COVID vaccines for around 500,000 persons - Anthony March 22, 2021 COVAX scales down on promised COVID vaccines but Guyana seeking other options March 22, 2021 Ghansham using COVID experience to educate after recovery March 21, 2021 Gov't orders 200,000 doses of Sputnik vaccines March 21, 2021 Nearly 47% of all COVID-19 cases recorded in Region Four March 20, 2021 Beating COVID March 20, 2021 Tax relief on COVID-19 supplies extended until June 30, 2021 - GRA March 20, 2021 Over 15,000 vaccinated for COVID March 20, 2021 Private Schools better responded to realities of COVID-19 over Public Schools - report highlights March 19, 2021 Intl. Aviation organization gives 6 new recommendations for COVID-19 response and recovery March 19, 2021 Brazil's COVID crisis creating continent-wide jitters March 19, 2021 Caribbean long-term post-COVID recovery still 'up in the air': World Bank President March 19, 2021 The Miracle of Ward Six March 19, 2021 Much to do after the re-opening of schools March 19, 2021 Gov't confirms vaccines donation to Barbados March 19, 2021 Persons test negative for COVID after exposure to infected Sand Creek trio March 19, 2021 Thirteen thousand vaccinated against COVID-19 - Dr Ramsammy March 19, 2021 COVID-19 vaccination campaign rolls out in Region Nine March 18, 2021 Ensuring plant health in a post-COVID-19 world March 18, 2021 Time for the President to act! March 18, 2021 UG lecturer gets Elsevier ATLAS Award for COVID-inspired article March 18, 2021 I am yet to receive my Covid grant and I have no assurance I ever will March 18, 2021 COVID deaths rise to 210, 84 new cases recorded March 18, 2021 MPs get first dose of AstraZeneca vaccine March 18, 2021 Jamaica first Caribbean country to receive COVID-19 vaccines through COVAX facility March 17, 2021 The COVID-19 vaccination campaign March 17, 2021 My COVID-19 vaccine experience at the GPHC March 17, 2021 Get vaccinated - benefits outweigh the risks'”Dr. Carpen March 17, 2021 Chinese President says prepared to boost COVID vaccination co-operation March 17, 2021 Beepat calls on COVID Task Force to rethink filter requirement for reopening of cinemas March 17, 2021 Sand Creek on lockdown after confirmation of COVID-19 March 17, 2021 Health Ministry partners with communities, others to speed up COVID vaccination rollout March 17, 2021 11 COVID-19 cases recorded at Fire Service's Leonora Training Centre March 16, 2021 Over 6,000 benefit in first phase of COVID-19 vaccination campaign - Dr. Carpen March 16, 2021 AstraZeneca vaccine works against Brazilian variant - CARPHA says March 16, 2021 Imported COVID-19 cases force 2-week lockdown of South Rupununi Village March 16, 2021 The assumption that the national curfew helps to prevent the spread of Covid-19 is senseless at best March 16, 2021 Sharp increases of Covid-19 infections reflect total lack of adherence to precautionary measures March 16, 2021 120 get COVID vaccines at GPH March 16, 2021 Benefits of COVID vaccines outweigh side effects - Anthony March 16, 2021 Ministry vaccinating elderly homes residents against COVID-19 March 16, 2021 51 new COVID cases recorded March 16, 2021 Owner of SleepIn Hotel arrested again for breaching curfew March 15, 2021 Senior citizens take COVID-19 'jab' March 15, 2021 Senior citizens should have priority for COVID vaccines March 15, 2021 Pay your money and get authentic COVID-19 test or face 250k fine- GCAA Director General March 15, 2021 COVID vaccines and accountability March 15, 2021 Guyanese shop owners on bail in Barbados for breach of COVID protocols March 15, 2021 Owners, managers of city night spots arrested March 14, 2021 We should make an oil deal for COVID-19 vaccines March 14, 2021 Coronavirus: The deadly 3rd wave has hit Brazil; I fear we're next March 14, 2021 Sleepin, Altitude owners among 35 detained over COVID curfew breach March 14, 2021 We will vaccinate every Guyanese, as long as they are willing to be inoculated March 14, 2021 A year of drastic change, hard times and over 200 deaths March 14, 2021 I have had my COVID-19 vaccine March 14, 2021 Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines safe, not linked to blood clots March 13, 2021 384 Region Two frontline workers and elders take COVID-19 vaccine March 13, 2021 Guyana engages suppliers in UAE on COVID-19 vaccines March 13, 2021 MOE, Teacher's Union to collaborate on COVID-19 sensitization campaign March 13, 2021 A number of questions need to be answered about the COVID vaccines to ensure greater sense of security March 13, 2021 Teachers can opt out of receiving COVID-19 vaccines March 13, 2021 COVID vaccines to be made available to MPs next week - Dr Anthony March 13, 2021 Hundreds in city get first COVID-19 shots March 13, 2021 Guyana should receive Sputnik 5 COVID vaccines next week - President March 13, 2021 Covid Task Force in crackdown over curfew breaches March 13, 2021 $25,000 fine for persons trying to forge negative COVID-19 PCR tests March 12, 2021 MoE estimates schools returning to normalcy in a few months March 12, 2021 When will COVID vaccine centres be opened in Georgetown? March 12, 2021 108 get COVID vaccine at Enmore clinic March 12, 2021 Employees among five charged with breach of COVID measures at Sleepin Hotel March 12, 2021 One year after Guyana's first COVID case'¦ March 11, 2021 Life has changed drastically for COVID Patient Zero's family March 11, 2021 Region Three COVID-19 Task Force identifies La Parfaite Harmonie as hot spot March 11, 2021 Manickchand underlines COVID focus in education budget March 11, 2021 Over-60 persons getting COVID-19 jabs March 11, 2021 Prime Minister and wife take COVID-19 vaccine March 10, 2021 COVID-19 'flattens' income of female-led households March 10, 2021 Social Protection installation, neighbours speaking, and COVID-19 vaccines March 10, 2021 COVID vaccines crunch showing who our real friends are March 10, 2021 CARICOM took three major initiatives for access to COVID vaccines March 10, 2021 COVID vaccinations ongoing in all 10 regions -Anthony March 10, 2021 Ministry ramping up COVID vaccinations from today March 10, 2021 COVID vaccination now countrywide March 09, 2021 Guyana would share vaccines with Caribbean countries if need arises March 09, 2021 Stiff penalties for 'jumping the line' for COVID vaccine March 09, 2021 Four charges for woman who verbally abused COVID relief distributor March 09, 2021 The government is bent in its ways March 09, 2021 Enforcement of COVID protocols March 09, 2021 Resumption of in-class learning to hinge on success of COVID vaccination rollout March 09, 2021 Anthony says stricter COVID vaccine protocols expected to prevent line jumping March 09, 2021 Anthony outlines plans for phased COVID vaccination drive March 09, 2021 Japan to assist Guyana, others with treatment for COVID patients March 09, 2021 Guyana testing for COVID-19 variants with NY School of Medicine March 08, 2021 Herd immunity will most likely not be achieved in 2021 - WHO expert March 08, 2021 Cuba leads in the global fight against COVID-19 Pandemic March 08, 2021 President raps cricket organisers at Everest over COVID-19 breaches March 08, 2021 India's 80,000 COVID vaccines donation arrives March 08, 2021 COVID vaccines from India arrive; Indian diplomat assures no favours expected in return March 07, 2021 COVID-19 and Treatment of Adults March 07, 2021 One year since COVID-19 struck March 07, 2021 Dorado Swim Club protests action by National COVID-19 Task Force March 07, 2021 ILO: 13 million women in Latin America, Caribbean lost their jobs due to COVID-19 March 07, 2021 A+ for 'strategic' rollout of vaccines in the Caribbean March 07, 2021 Coronavirus: Actions that may help us to exit this pandemic before it's too late March 07, 2021 MOH to partner with Education Ministry to immunize teachers against COVID-19 March 06, 2021 Manaus's second wave March 06, 2021 Possible reopening of botanical gardens, zoo by year-end March 05, 2021 T&T seals US$25.5M IDB COVID-19 social protection loan deal March 05, 2021 'Selector Seen Up' among six charged with breach of COVID-19 Emergency Measures March 04, 2021 10,000 Guyanese to receive Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine March 03, 2021 Motor-racing club suspended for breaching COVID-19 guidelines March 03, 2021 Next set of COVID shots for those 60 and over - Anthony March 03, 2021 COVID, vaccination and school reopening March 02, 2021 U.S. - Cuba normalization could increase production of COVID-19 vaccines March 02, 2021 Vaccine passports may hold the key to tourism's safe return March 02, 2021 The global COVID-19 and the 'one world axiom' March 02, 2021 US-based Guyanese succumbs to COVID after two months in hospital March 02, 2021 COVID-19 Task Force suspends all GMR&SC activities until further notice March 01, 2021 79-Y-O woman, 64-Y-O man latest COVID deaths March 01, 2021 Face-to-face learning may be possible with rollout of COVID-19 vaccine March 01, 2021 Protocol already worked out for 80,000 COVID vaccines - Anthony March 01, 2021 'By hook or by crook' Caribbean will be vaccinated for COVID-19 February 28, 2021 ERC Meeting minutes contradict Chairman's claim that extravagant Christmas Bonus was COVID-19 relief February 28, 2021 MOH, Indian High Commission and PAHO complete COVID-19 clinical management project February 28, 2021 Taking ERC's funds for COVID relief: An abuse of privilege February 27, 2021 Govt. extends gazetted COVID-19 measures to March February 27, 2021 GTT helps health business combat COVID-19 challenges with new technology solution February 27, 2021 Payments to ERC commissioners were Christmas bonuses not COVID relief February 27, 2021 Blatant disregard for Covid protocols is an immediate danger to our law abiding population February 27, 2021 Guyana set to receive 80,000 COVID vaccines from India next week February 27, 2021 What happened to that man who jumped the queue? February 26, 2021 Taking ERC's funds for COVID relief was an abuse of privilege February 26, 2021 Small business survival and post-COVID recovery February 26, 2021 CARICOM shaping plan to revive COVID-ravaged tourism sector February 26, 2021 IDB, global private sector 'heavy hitters' commit to region's post-COVID recovery February 26, 2021 Health ministry advises against taking COVID vaccine, filarial pills on same day February 26, 2021 CARICOM 'deeply concerned' at COVID vaccine shutout February 26, 2021 Guyana added to Ireland's mandatory COVID quarantine list February 26, 2021 'Super spreader' event forces Task Force to suspend operations of highway resorts February 25, 2021 ERC commissioners took $150,000 as COVID relief not Christmas bonus - Chairman February 25, 2021 Guyana has approved Sputnik COVID shot February 25, 2021 In a pandemic environment a mega event was allowed to violate curfew related rules February 25, 2021 Vaccines reducing COVID-19 cases, deaths February 24, 2021 Guyana has approved Sputnik COVID shot February 24, 2021 GAWU urges public to observe COVID protocols in Republic Anniversary message February 23, 2021 Adhere to the COVID-19 guidelines this `Mash' February 23, 2021 Guyana should trade its oil with India for Covid vaccines February 23, 2021 Jones says budget fails to deliver needed COVID relief February 23, 2021 Health Ministry to use first batch of COVID vaccines to ensure widest coverage February 23, 2021 Guyana vaccinates 1852 frontline workers to date, more vaccines expected shortly February 22, 2021 Hinterland, rural regions will not be the last to receive COVID vaccines February 22, 2021 GPHC official under fire as businessman gets COVID-19 vaccine February 22, 2021 21 new COVID-19 cases February 22, 2021 Caribbean people at risk of prolonging COVID-19 to their detriment February 21, 2021 GPHC official under fire as businessman gets COVID-19 vaccine February 22, 2021 Fighting on the frontlines, and 'front-of-the-line' for COVID-19 vaccine February 21, 2021 Coronavirus: Myths about COVID-19 vaccines debunked February 21, 2021 Businessman allegedly receives COVID-19 vaccine meant for frontline workers February 21, 2021 Death of 4-month-old baby: COVID results negative February 20, 2021 Siparuta infant tested for COVID-19 after dying suddenly February 20, 2021 India's vaccine diplomacy wins friends in Caribbean, draws global praise February 20, 2021 CARPHA launches COVID vaccine acceptance survey February 20, 2021 Iwokrama pursues immersive technology to cushion COVID-19 effects February 19, 2021 Guyana one step closer to quota of COVID-19 vaccines to be donated by COVAX February 19, 2021 Long road to full post COVID-19 recovery for poor countries - UNCTAD Report February 19, 2021 Record number of COVID tests sees 25 cases detected February 19, 2021 Vaccines February 18, 2021 Long Term Impact of Covid-19 in Guyana February 18, 2021 Four fined for attending party in breach of COVID rules February 18, 2021 Authorities still to decide on how to use 1500 COVID vaccines February 18, 2021 No US travel restriction for Guyana February 18, 2021 People are 'coming round' to the idea of COVID-19 vaccines February 17, 2021 Authorities hoping for additional COVID vaccines before stocks depleted February 17, 2021 Second COVID-19 vaccine will be given after 8 to 12 weeks February 16, 2021 COVID vaccine response 'tremendously good' - Min Anthony February 16, 2021 US CDC lists Guyana as 'high risk' for COVID-19 transmission February 16, 2021 Anthony says 668 health workers have gotten COVID vaccine February 16, 2021 Ninety from Region 9 trained on COVID-19-related hygiene February 16, 2021 COVID vaccination card cannot be used for travel February 16, 2021 UNDP project allocates funds to tackle COVID lockdown abuse February 15, 2021 Teams trained to be deployed for effective vaccination programme February 14, 2021 Mask wearing and the gym February 14, 2021 Coronavirus variants, viral mutation and COVID-19 vaccines: The science you need to understand February 14, 2021 Attorney Jerome Khan recovering after severe COVID battle February 14, 2021 Jordan says budget lacks planning for economic recovery from COVID February 14, 2021 Survey finds 'moderate' support for COVID vaccination February 14, 2021 Secretary-General praises strong CARICOM Solidarity in COVID-19 vaccine sharing February 13, 2021 Government budgets $750M for COVID-19 vaccine procurement February 13, 2021 GCAA commends Eugene F. Correia International Airport for COVID-19 emergency regulations February 13, 2021 Social norms can save lives February 13, 2021 Guyana to vaccinate immigrants to ensure COVID immunity -Jagdeo February 13, 2021 Special allocations in budget for COVID vaccines rollout, mental health February 13, 2021 Guyana records two more COVID deaths; toll now at 186 February 12, 2021 Vaccination for COVID-19 begins! February 12, 2021 Government rolls out COVID-19 immunization February 12, 2021 No COVID variants found in samples tested - Anthony February 12, 2021 Ten samples sent to CARPHA to test for new COVID-19 variants cleared February 12, 2021 Neglect by teachers in pandemic hampering students' development-Min. Manickchand February 12, 2021 GPH's Dr Jeffrey among first to receive COVID-19 vaccine February 12, 2021 Security guards working at hospital vaccinated for COVID February 12, 2021 Nearly $6B in COVID-19 relief distributed so far February 12, 2021 Frontline workers vaccinated as Guyana begins COVID immunization February 11, 2021 'COVID-19 affected my physical and mental health'- survivor February 11, 2021 Police Force receives COVID-19 Combat Kits from 'EnGenDER' February 11, 2021 COVID-19 vaccines here February 11, 2021 Got my vaccine February 11, 2021 Barbados donates 3,000 COVID shots to Guyana February 11, 2021 Barbados receives 100 000 doses of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine February 10, 2021 Everyone should be vaccinated by year-end February 10, 2021 Released fishermen test negative for COVID-19 February 09, 2021 Three regions record new COVID-19 cases February 09, 2021 India donating 500,000 COVID-19 vaccines to Guyana, Caribbean February 09, 2021 Bad news for Guyanese hopefuls February 09, 2021 More compliance being observed in certain sectors - COVID-19 Task Force Director February 09, 2021 Public urged to make police report about non-accredited labs doing PCR testing February 9, 2021 Students among 27 new covid-19 cases in Waramadong February 08, 2021 India's Vaccine Diplomacy - A Win-Win Initiative February 08, 2021 Hoarding is undermining a key effort to vaccinate the global poor February 08, 2021 Houses of worship could now have 40% of usual congregation February 08, 2021 Anthony says syringes in stock for COVID vaccine rollout February 08, 2021 371 COVID recoveries recorded within the past week February 07, 2021 COVID vaccines from CARICOM-African Union pact not free - Anthony February 07, 2021 Permanent COVID-19 testing site set up in South G'town February 07, 2021 No active COVID cases in Orealla and Siparuta but villagers refusing to get tested February 07, 2021 Gov't working to strike balance between COVID-19 safety and economy - Anthony February 07, 2021 CARICOM united voice urgent in COVID Vaccine Crisis February 7, 2021 Guyana may receive Pfizer or Moderna vaccine from African Union February 06, 2021 Waramadong COVID-19 cases still on the radar February 06, 2021 People at bars are less likely to adhere to COVID-19 protocols February 06, 2021 COVID-19 death toll now 180 February 05, 2021 COVID-19 death toll climbs to 179 February 05, 2021 UG to investigate alleged breach of COVID-19 protocols on campus February 05, 2021 Health Minister urges persons recovered from COVID-19 to still take vaccine February 05, 2021 Please respect COVID-19 victims even where there is disagreement February 05, 2021 Gov't has comprehensive plan on coronavirus - Anthony tells Parliament February 05, 2021 Pushing back COVID-19 key to global economic growth this year - IMF February 05, 2021 Covid-19 spawns `economic downturn of historic proportions' for the Caribbean - 2021 UN WESP report February 05, 2021 Guyana to get 149,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine from African Union/CARICOM February 04, 2021 Elderly Reg. One man is latest COVID death February 04, 2021 Region Two Amerindian villages get $105M from COVID-19 relief fund February 04, 2021 Restaurant, bar owners urged to comply with COVID guidelines February 04, 2021 The challenge the world over is managing the natural human resistance to being locked down February 04, 2021 Ministry recommends installation of special air filters at cinemas February 04, 2021 Govt. exploring more options to test for new COVID-19 variants February 04, 2021 Lower efficacy in a vaccine does not translate into it being sub-standard February 04, 2021 Eligibility February 04, 2021 UG students face disciplinary action for breaching COVID protocols February 04, 2021 Report on impact of COVID-19 on LGBTQ+ HIV services unveiled February 03, 2021 Churches now allowed to open at 40 per cent capacity February 03, 2021 Guyana will receive 'Sinopharm' vaccines from China February 03, 2021 22,000 frontline workers to get vaccinated for COVID-19 - Anthony February 03, 2021 A better world post-COVID February 02, 2021 Spike in COVID-19 hospitalisation recorded in January - Health Minister February 02, 2021 Guyana to receive 100,000+ Astrazeneca vaccine doses February 02, 2021 Vaccine 'roll out' will not be limited to public health sector - Health Minister February 02, 2021 Our 'one world' chimera February 02, 2021 Guyana to get 104,000 AstraZeneca COVID vaccines - Anthony February 02, 2021 The 2020 Corruption Perceptions Index February 1, 2021 Study to determine COVID-19 trend in Guyana to be rolled out by March February 1, 2021 Third COVID-19 testing option to be rolled out this week February 1, 2021 Govt. defends reopening of bars at 40% capacity February 01, 2021 Govt. to aggressively pursue countries and suppliers for COVID-19 vaccines February 01, 2021 60 new COVID cases recorded February 1, 2021 Killing us softly with its COVID-19 strategy February 01, 2021 Why countries with 'loose', rule-breaking cultures have been hit harder by Covid February 1, 2021 City, hinterland parents share contrasting experiences on children's online classes January 31, 2021 COVID vaccines not mandatory for Guyanese; China promises 20,000 doses January 31, 2021 China donating 20,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines January 31, 2021 Balancing health & economy central to managing pandemic well January 31, 2021 Guyana should pursue unprecedented economic expansion to offset COVID effects January 31, 2021 Six months January 31, 2021 COVID vaccines closer January 31, 2021 COVID teams can vaccinate 7,000 persons per day - Anthony January 31, 2021 3,800 doses of COVID-19 vaccines slated to arrive between February and March January 31, 2021 President says 3,800 doses of COVID vaccines due, China to donate 20,000 January 30, 2021 40 restaurants reopen January 30, 2021 Guyana's high quality oil allowed it to survive COVID-19 storm - US Analyst January 30, 2021 Travel to and from Brazil suspended to prevent transmission of COVID-19 variants January 30, 2021 Amerindian villages benefit from special COVID-19 relief fund January 30, 2021 Twelve indigenous communities get $105m from COVID relief fund January 30, 2021 Lax behaviour in December led to spike in COVID-19 cases January 29, 2021 Bars permitted to open at 40% capacity; curfew remains January 29, 2021 A friend of Guyana January 29, 2021 Guyana suspends travel from Brazil for 30 days January 29, 2021 If the new variant is in Guyana, God help us! January 29, 2021 Griffith said he was very surprised with covid-19 test result January 29, 2021 Guyana in line for first wave of COVID vaccines from COVAX - Anthony January 29, 2021 Health Minister denies breaching COVID guidelines at Parliament January 29, 2021 Over 30 prisoners COVID-19 positive at three facilities January 29, 2021 WHO Director-General frowns on prejudiced COVID-19 vaccine distribution system January 29, 2021 Speaker recounts harrowing experience with COVID-19 January 28, 2021 The vaccine wars January 28, 2021 Cuba's COVID-19 vaccine candidate could be boon to Caribbean January 28, 2021 First person jailed for hosting illegal private party January 28, 2021 Investing in Nature: Key to Post-COVID-19 Recovery January 27, 2021 Antigua and Barbuda calls for urgent, equitable release of COVID vaccines January 27, 2021 First dose of COVID-19 vaccines likely by next month January 27, 2021 Vaccines alone will not help curb COVID-19 spread January 26, 2021 Sheriff Medical seeking approval to offer PCR testing January 25, 2021 AstraZeneca is the best COVID-19 vaccine for Guyana January 25, 2021 US CDC issues 'very high' COVID-19 alert for Barbados January 25, 2021 Berbice educators propose revolutionary approach to teaching January 24, 2021 Preparing for possible COVID strains January 24, 2021 40-bed COVID centre opened at Suddie hospital January 24, 2021 Cleaning staff: The unsung heroes in the pandemic January 24, 2021 India's Covishield/AstraZeneca Vaccine January 24, 2021 Health Ministry sends COVID-19 test samples to CARPHA to be tested for new variants January 24, 2021 Guyanese need to protect themselves in view of govt's Covid-19 lethargy January 24, 2021 $12m COVID-19 isolation facility commissioned in Region Two January 24, 2021 Cold-chain storage being upgraded to house COVID-19 vaccines January 23, 2021 COVID-19 situation under control in indigenous communities January 23, 2021 COVID-19 on the increase in several communities January 23, 2021 CARPHA identifying whether Guyanese COVID-19 samples are variants January 23, 2021 25000 dreams in COVID January 23, 2021 Tourism body approves 32 restaurants for reduced indoor dining January 23, 2021 Ministry's cold chain capacity for COVID vaccine gets shot in the arm January 23, 2021 CARICOM leading global lobby for affordability, access to COVID-19 vaccines January 22, 2021 Sun Crest Farms holding its own in COVID-19 environment: Singles out GMC for its staunch marketing support January 22, 2021 CARICOM engaged with region's post-COVID recovery pursuits January 22, 2021 US COVID-19 testing for airline travellers spells problems for Caribbean tourism January 22, 2021 UNICEF donates solar fridges, COVID vaccine carriers to Guyana January 22, 2021 Pfizer-BioNTech agree to supply WHO co-led COVID-19 vaccine scheme -sources January 21, 2021 Effects of school closure for another year can last for generations - UNICEF's Executive Director January 21, 2021 Pharmacy of the world January 21, 2021 Guyana urgently needs a Govt-run health care system that can deliver quality medical care for all January 20, 2021 Lack of doctors, nurses forces relocation of Qatar mobile COVID hospital January 20, 2021 A step in the right direction January 20, 2021 Covid-19 field hospital donated by Qatar arrives January 20, 2021 Developing world should not rely on COVAX alone for COVID vaccines January 20, 2021 Storage facilities for COVID-19 vaccines being readied - Health Minister January 20, 2021 Cop charged with breaching COVID-19 restrictions January 20, 2021 Guyana focusing on COVID-19 vaccines through COVAX - Dr Anthony January 20, 2021 We, Guyanese people are a work in progress, emerging from fragments of the six populations January 19, 2021 'Sleepin', 'the Strip' and 'Tower' shut down January 19, 2021 Illegal crossings worry Reg. 9 amidst Brazilian COVID-19 strain January 19, 2021 Targeted raid at Sleepin January 19, 2021 Authorities monitoring COVID-19 spike in New Amsterdam January 19, 2021 Vaccine does not change much in the short term January 19, 2021 Anthony says more cooperation needed from Moraikobai over COVID January 19, 2021 Student tests positive for COVID-19 at The Bishops' High School January 18, 2021 Guyana has not blocked flights from UK despite new COVID-19 strain detected January 18, 2021 Our focus now needs to be on the vaccines January 18, 2021 Mainstay resort on road to recovery following COVID-19 setback January 18, 2021 Charity head returns to US after caught in COVID limbo January 18, 2021 Covid task force shuts down Sleepin bar January 18, 2021 Acute kidney injury: Edema and Creatinine January 17, 2021 COVID strains 'concerning' but existing health guidelines will help January 17, 2021 The novel coronavirus and its impact on food security January 17, 2021 Tourism Authority to monitor restaurants for dining compliance January 17, 2021 A challenging but necessary undertaking January 17, 2021 Health system can be overwhelmed if Brazil's new COVID-19 strain spreads here - Health Minister January 17, 2021 A lot more needs to be done to help small businesses under COVID-19 stress January 17, 2021 'This thing is serious,' Industry man, 41, says after catching COVID January 17, 2021 Moraikobai gets 6AM to 6PM curfew January 16, 2021 Cops enforcing COVID-19 measures selectively - Harmon January 16, 2021 COVID-19 and the fear of death January 16, 2021 Harmon calls for stronger COVID-19 measures January 16, 2021 Teachers at two Region Four schools COVID-19 positive January 16, 2021 The world post-COVID January 15, 2021 Training for rollout of COVID-19 vaccines 'steams' ahead January 15, 2021 A winter full of discontents January 15, 2021 CARICOM calls for global summit on equitable vaccine access and distribution January 15, 2021 Poor service at this hotel January 15, 2021 Some businesses have become lax with Covid-19 measures January 15, 2021 Many Moraikobai villagers skeptical of COVID-19 infections, says Toshao January 15, 2021 Curfew imposed on Moraikobai January 15, 2021 Covid 19 crisis: Region heading for 'staggering' school dropout rate - UNDP January 15, 2021 COVID-19 Party Pooper: Carnival, Mash Street vendors will lose out 'big time.' January 15, 2021 Health workers being trained to administer COVID-19 vaccine January 14, 2021 23 businesses 'shut down' for breaching COVID-19 guidelines January 14, 2021 US charity director in COVID limbo hoping to leave by Saturday January 14, 2021 Moraikobai toshao laments poor communication on COVID-19 January 14, 2021 Moraikobai now a COVID-19 hotspot January 13, 2021 CARICOM `deeply concerned' at inequitable access to COVID vaccines January 13, 2021 Speciality medical training for COVID-19 response January 13, 2021 Over 500 children tested positive for COVID-19 since March January 13, 2021 Anthony casts doubt on Eureka Labs' claim of capacity to detect new COVID-19 strains January 13, 2021 50 COVID patients benefit from plasma treatment at GPHC January 12, 2021 31 businesses warned for breaching COVID-19 measures January 12, 2021 Three mutant COVID-19 strains right in Guyana's backyard January 12, 2021 McDonald says COVID-19 testing should be standard for students back at schools January 12, 2021 Expose businesses breaching COVID rules - Health Minister January 12, 2021 Administering the COVID-19 vaccine January 12, 2021 Task Force shuts down Hard Rock Café for breaching COVID guidelines January 11, 2021 Tourism Post-COVID January 11, 2021 Head of US charity group in COVID limbo in Guyana January 11, 2021 Hard Rock Café, others sanctioned for breaching COVID regulations January 11, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force gets down to business January 09, 2021 54 students, staff at dorms test positive for COVID-19 January 09, 2021 Region 10 records huge drop in COVID-19 cases January 09, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccines Task Force appointed January 08, 2021 11 more dorm students test positive for COVID-19 January 08, 2021 Guyanese 'med' student in England gets vaccinated for COVID-19 January 08, 2021 Task Force stepping up enforcement of COVID-19 safety measures January 08, 2021 Health Minister estimates arrival of vaccines not before second quarter January 08, 2021 OECD: Lockdowns here to stay, even with vaccine plan January 8, 2021 Projected 3.7% growth this year in Caribbean, Latin America - World Bank January 8, 2021 Slipping into darkness: COVID-19 battered Jamaica's manufacturing and agriculture sectors January 8, 2021 COVID-19 will drive major changes in global health care dynamics - IDC January 8, 2021 The unpredictability of a twilight zone January 8, 2021 Bubble fatigue January 7, 2021 Health Minister rejects claims that new variant of COVID - 19 possibly in Guyana January 07, 2021 'New York is not dead, but it is on life support' January 7, 2021 19 dorm students, 10 teachers test positive for COVID-19 January 07, 2021 US-based CDC lends support to Health Ministry's COVID-19 surveillance unit January 07, 2021 Simply throwing resources at COVID won't bring it under control January 07, 2021 CARPHA says risks of importing new COVID variant 'very high' January 06, 2021 Antigen tests, travel restriction help curb Region 7 COVID cases January 06, 2021 Education Ministry's workers to work at home after staffer tests positive for COVID-19 January 06, 2021 Region One schools reopen with COVID-19 protocols in place - REdO says January 06, 2021 Globalizing the COVID Vaccine January 5, 2021 Health care workers continuously trained for pandemic response January 05, 2021 Some dorm students test positive for COVID-19 as classes resume January 05, 2021 Eureka Labs says can test for COVID variants January 05, 2021 Eureka Labs capable of detecting common or mutated strain of COVID-19 January 04, 2021 CONFUSION LIES AHEAD January 04, 2021 Gov't needs to close borders now to flights to prevent further Covid spread January 04, 2021 20-person team spearheading COVID-19 vaccine rollout January 03, 2021 Guyana records first COVID-19 death for 2021 January 03, 2021 Diseases such as COVID-19 are consequences of climate change January 03, 2021 Dorm students to be re-tested for COVID-19 as new term starts January 03, 2021 Palms COVID survivor celebrates 106th birthday January 01, 2021 No records kept of COVID-19 reinfections in Guyana - Dr Anthony January 01, 2021 Region 7 officials expect COVID-19 spike when testing resumes January 01, 2021 New Year, same precautionary measures for COVID-19 January 01, 2021 Parliamentary staff to be tested for second time after Speaker's second COVID-19 diagnosis January 01, 2021 Thirteen COVID deaths in December January 01, 2021 Ginger growers cashing in on COVID-19-driven spike in demand January 1, 2021 Critical challenges January 1, 2021 10:30pm to 4am curfew, other COVID-19 measures extended to January 31 December 31, 2020 Entertainment switches rhythm December 31, 2020 CARICOM urged to rely on COVID measures, as rich nations hoard vaccines December 31, 2020 The year the earth stood still December 31, 2020 Guyana does not have capability to test new variant of COVID-19 - Health Minister December 30, 2020 Nurse of Guyanese origin administers COVID-19 vaccine on Kamala Harris December 30, 2020 We should all be proud of Pfizer scientist Vidia Roopchand December 30, 2020 Three travellers presented fake COVID-19 test results December 30, 2020 Speaker tests positive again for COVID-19 December 30, 2020 Surge in COVID-19 cases in January could be disastrous for health sector December 29, 2020 As the world turns December 29, 2020 Over 153,000 households have received COVID grant - Persaud December 29, 2020 Coping with pandemic fatigue December 27, 2020 What a Year! What a Pandemic! December 27, 2020 Guyana Fully Prepared For Vaccination Phase of COVID-19 Pandemic December 27, 2020 GPHC staff ensured all cases of COVID-19 were managed in safe and secure environment December 27, 2020 Anthony dubs COVID-19 motion 'lost opportunity' for opposition December 27, 2020 'I had to compartmentalise my emotions,' Guyanese scientist didn't lose hope despite trials December 27, 2020 Minister who lost sister to COVID urges 'sensible' celebrations amidst pandemic December 27, 2020 Fair global distribution of vaccines needed for COVID-19 eradication - Health Minister December 26, 2020 Guyanese scientist in Pfizer COVID vaccine team says it's safe for use December 26, 2020 Pandemic not stopping church celebrations December 25, 2020 Christmas virus December 25, 2020 Guyana gets US$30.4M IDB COVID-19 crisis response loan December 25, 2020 Food vendors an important line of defence in COVID-19 battle - GA-FDD's Cole December 25, 2020 IDB raising US$1 billion to acquire, administer COVID-19 vaccine in the region December 25, 2020 Regional creative entities get CDB COVID-19 relief December 25, 2020 It can't be Christmas 'as usual' December 25, 2020 Eureka labs sounds warning about fake COVID results December 24, 2020 Spreading Christmas cheer December 24, 2020 Teixeira: COVID-19 is an 'equal opportunity virus' December 24, 2020 COVID-19 deaths begin to abate, but new highly contagious foreign strains loom December 24, 2020 Antigen tests now being used country wide - Anthony December 24, 2020 Guyana must lead call for equity in access to COVID vaccines December 23, 2020 This Caribbean Born Scientist Worked On The Development Of The Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine December 23, 2020 Hicken urges public to adhere to COVID-19 guidelines December 22, 2020 Frank looking for some old ice-factory workers December 22, 2020 Bars, entertainment spots lobby for reopening as loan payments loom December 21, 2020 Gloomy Christmas for city vendors December 21, 2020 Proper preventative lifestyle is not an option during the pandemic December 21, 2020 Region One frontline nurse says COVID-19 toughest challenge yet December 21, 2020 Spirit of Christmas has Defeated the Pandemic - Merry Christmas to All! December 20, 2020 COVID anxieties may increase risk of holiday mental health struggles, clinical psychotherapist says December 20, 2020 Some COVID-19 infected persons refusing to self-isolate December 20, 2020 Developing states need further assistance to recover from COVID-19 December 19, 2020 A Guyanese student navigates life during lockdown in T&T December 19, 2020 A depressing Christmas awaits us December 18, 2020 Focus on Regions seven, ten after spike in COVID-19 cases December 18, 2020 20 imported COVID-19 cases since airports reopened December 17, 2020 Reg.10 now 'area of concern' after spike in COVID-19 cases December 17, 2020 Govt. to beg for more money to fight COVID-19 December 17, 2020 Worrying COVID-19 testing arrangements December 16, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic is becoming more serious December 15, 2020 Vaccine cold storage spaces to be completed by mid-January December 15, 2020 Dr Anthony now says frontline health workers will get COVID-19 vaccine first December 14, 2020 'Lockdown' helping communities recover December 14, 2020 Personal responsibility necessary to curb COVID spread in Bartica December 14, 2020 No conclusive findings on how six-day-old contracted COVID-19 December 14, 2020 Too many Guyanese still breaching mask rule December 14, 2020 COVID-19 has become the answer for every circumstance no matter how way out December 14, 2020 Act sensibly during holidays to thwart COVID - Health Minister December 14, 2020 Four more tourism businesses get approval to reopen December 14, 2020 COVID protocols at both airports proven effective says GCAA head December 14, 2020 90 pregnant women test positive for COVID-19 at GPHC December 11, 2020 Contractors received $75M in overpayments for COVID-19 hospital December 11, 2020 One Country's COVID-19 Success December 11, 2020 Unbothered December 11, 2020 Task force being set up for COVID vaccine rollout - Anthony December 11, 2020 CDB/World Bank forum tags corruption in the time of COVID-19 December 11, 2020 COVID-19 and state corruption December 11, 2020 Parents accuse hospital of neglect after 6-day-old baby dies from COVID-19 December 10, 2020 COVID-19 creating new opportunities for corruption December 10, 2020 Warapoka toshao wants more COVID testing done in community December 10, 2020 COVID screening points to be set up for Xmas travel from hinterland December 10, 2020 More COVID-19 measures for Region Seven December 09, 2020 Exxon says it won't recover $2.7B donations December 09, 2020 MOH records lowest COVID-19 infections in weeks December 09, 2020 Govt wants to indebt Guyana more with US$30M IDB loan for COVID-19 December 09, 2020 Rise in COVID-19 cases not enough to justify Bartica lockdown - Anthony December 09, 2020 CMO says infant who died with COVID could have been infected at hospital December 09, 2020 Region Nine authorities optimistic of managing COVID-19 cases December 09, 2020 COVID-19 vaccine will be free to public - Health Ministry December 09, 2020 The vastness of the unknown December 08, 2020 Movie operators disappointed over continued cinema lockdown December 08, 2020 'No singling out of bars' December 08, 2020 Exxon makes $32M COVID donation it can take back later December 08, 2020 More worrying concerns for COVID-19 survivors December 08, 2020 COVID cases continuing to rise in Bartica December 08, 2020 Exxon donates $32m for COVID-19 antigen kits December 08, 2020 20-min Antigen tests will be used on persons with COVID-19 symptoms December 7, 2020 COVID-19 'breaks up' wedding industry December 07, 2020 COVID-19 recovery in Caribbean will be gradual December 06, 2020 Rock View Lodge, Waikin Ranch, Elite Kayaking & Nature Tours cleared for reopening December 05, 2020 Education Minister defends physical reopening of schools December 05, 2020 Brazil travel driving new Region Nine COVID-19 infections - Chairman December 05, 2020 COVID-19 underscores need for change in global relations December 04, 2020 PM calls on NGOs to work with task force December 04, 2020 Region Six setting up two additional COVID-19 testing sites December 04, 2020 Parents of 6-day-old COVID-19 infant test negative December 04, 2020 Mixed messages from administration on COVID-19 December 04, 2020 Recent COVID-19 death points to delay in seeking treatment, Region Ten Chairman says December 04, 2020 How UK-based Guyanese Tahamene Cuffy-Linton transformed her COVID-19 furlough into thriving business here December 4, 2020 Doesn't it feel like Christmas? December 4, 2020 Simple ways to protect against COVID-19 December 03, 2020 Hospitals countrywide to get COVID-19 rapid antigen tests December 03, 2020 Health care workers, elderly first in line to receive vaccine - Dr Anthony December 03, 2020 Gov't focusing on education for compliance with COVID-19 measures - PM December 02, 2020 Task Force will 'shut down' bars violating COVID-19 measures December 01, 2020 Critical COVID-19 patients transferred to Liliendaal hospital December 01, 2020 The PSC, Palm Court and the COVID-19 Task Force December 01, 2020 Travel ban among COVID-19 restrictions for Region Seven December 01, 2020 Regional storage facilities to be retrofitted to house COVID-19 vaccines November 30, 2020 COVID-19: Disinfectant channel implemented to protect customers at STARR Computer November 30, 2020 Reopen the country with care and caution - Emergency Medicine Specialist urges November 30, 2020 Infant, woman, 31, recorded as latest COVID fatalities November 30, 2020 Guyana, Suriname border to remain closed due to COVID November 30, 2020 Baby boy dies of COVID November 29, 2020 Infectious Disease Hospital's COVID-19 ICU now fully operational November 29, 2020 COVID-free Deep South Rupununi welcomes cash grant November 28, 2020 COVID-19 cases in Region Six cross 200 mark November 28, 2020 Nothing being done to enforce Covid measures in Lethem November 28, 2020 GPSU slams 'arbitrary' bonus for health care workers November 28, 2020 Lockdown imposed on Orealla, Siparuta after COVID-19 cases detected November 28, 2020 Bartica residents' irresponsible behaviour to blame for surge in COVID-19 cases - Mayor November 28, 2020 Brazil's president to visit next year; Guyana looks to access COVID-19 vaccines from that country November 27, 2020 Guyana, Suriname to collaborate on sourcing COVID-19 vaccines November 27, 2020 The next COVID challenge - mass immunisation November 27, 2020 Two weeks bonus for all healthcare professionals - President November 27, 2020 Corona Christmas November 27, 2020 Starr disinfecting chamber to safeguard staff, customers November 27, 2020 World Bank Provides $7.5 Million to Support Guyana's COVID-19 Response November 26, 2020 The coronavirus has no brakes November 26, 2020 A hot COVID-19 mess November 26, 2020 Gov't should reverse course on COVID November 26, 2020 COVID-19 planning needs 'gender focus' November 25, 2020 Bartica is COVID hotspot again November 25, 2020 Use of remdesivir for COVID-19 treatment continuing November 25, 2020 102 COVID-19 deaths at GPHC since March November 24, 2020 Several hotspots identified in Region Six as COVID cases continue to rise - 152 cases as of Monday night November 24, 2020 US CDC warns against travel to Guyana due to 'very high' COVID-19 risk November 24, 2020 Forty-two businesses have been warned about COVID breaches - task force November 24, 2020 Traffic between Orealla and Siparuta shut over COVID November 24, 2020 Palm Court denies breaching COVID-19 measures November 23, 2020 Two suspected cases of COVID-19 re-infection November 23, 2020 NCTF threatens to revoke Palm Court's licence for breaching COVID-19 measures November 23, 2020 COVID-19 - 'We still need to find the balance and not open up as if things are normal' - Emergency Medicine Specialist warns November 23, 2020 Private sector blasts COVID task force over warning to Palm Court November 23, 2020 Eleven positive COVID cases detected since airports reopened - Anthony November 23, 2020 `Action now' as 116 arrested in Berbice for breaching COVID restrictions November 23, 2020 Palm Court gets 'final warning' for breaching COVID-19 measures November 22, 2020 Reconsider current shutdown of tourism industry November 22, 2020 Palm Court gets final warning over breach of COVID-19 measures November 22, 2020 Giftland Mall recovering well from COVID-19 impact, Beepat says November 22, 2020 St. Cuthbert's lockdown extended as 130 COVID-19 cases remain active November 22, 2020 At least 32 students tested positive for COVID-19 since reopening of schools November 22, 2020 88 more COVID-19 cases recorded November 22, 2020 Who will live to see the arrival of the vaccine? November 21, 2020 COVID-19: Suriname private sector hurting November 20, 2020 Post-COVID recovery must put women, youths, small businesses first: ECLAC, ILO November 20, 2020 Counting the cost of the hasty re-opening of schools November 20, 2020 Over 30 dormitory students test positive for COVID-19 since reopening of schools November 20, 2020 Positive COVID-19 patients found breaking home isolation will be taken to institution November 20, 2020 US medical team conducting COVID-19 training across regions November 19, 2020 Reg. 5 credits 'rigorous' monitoring for recording lowest number of COVID-19 cases November 19, 2020 Death of 11-year-old to be reclassified as COVID death November 18, 2020 IDB urges governments to finance infrastructure for post-COVID recovery November 18, 2020 COVID-19 under control in Region Two -Chair says November 18, 2020 GTU calls for closure of Bartica schools after staff, students test positive for COVID-19 November 18, 2020 Warapoka council plans lockdown to control COVID-19 outbreak November 18, 2020 Gov’t examining storage for COVID-19 vaccine November 17, 2020 'Pandemic fatigue' underscores need for supportive environment November 17, 2020 Kwebanna lockdown lifted November 17, 2020 More than 5,000 people lost jobs between March-August - Teixeira November 17, 2020 Kwebanna lockdown lifted November 17, 2020 Two Region One dorm students test positive for COVID-19 November 17, 2020 Gov't setting up team to prep for COVID-19 vaccine November 17, 2020 Risky gatherings can help COVID-19 thrive - Emergency Medicine Specialist warns November 16, 2020 Deeper understanding of behaviours towards COVID-19 necessary November 16, 2020 Pandemic didn't dim Diwali celebrations November 15, 2020 Remigration is not the answer, Robert Persaud! November 15, 2020 What if you knew the world ended in a week November 15, 2020 'I WAS NEVER SUICIDAL'¦ THIS PANDEMIC MADE ME!' November 15, 2020 Some Region Nine students, teachers test negative for COVID-19 after antibodies detected November 15, 2020 Health Minister warns against social activities, liming during Christmas season November 13, 2020 Six positive COVID-19 cases from CJIA since reopening November 13, 2020 St. Cuthbert's Mission on two-week lockdown November 13, 2020 Tourism, manufacturing will take hardest economic hit from COVID-19 November 13, 2020 Reduced 2021 remittances can worsen Caribbean's COVID-19 woes - World Bank November 13, 2020 No free COVID-19 tests for travellers at gov't. facilities - GPHC November 12, 2020 Joint Services to help enforce COVID lockdown in St Cuthbert's November 12, 2020 Restaurant Week to kick off with strict COVID-19 guidelines in place November 12, 2020 50% students' turnout in COVID-19 'hotspot' region November 11, 2020 Moblissa family recovering from COVID-19 November 11, 2020 GPHC ICU operations weren't affected by set up of COVID-19 facility November 11, 2020 Kwebanna COVID-19 lockdown extended November 11, 2020 Ninety-seven COVID-19 cases recorded at St. Cuthbert's Mission November 11, 2020 IDB approves US$22m COVID loan for Guyana November 11, 2020 President defends handling of COVID-19 November 11, 2020 Gov't must take stringent measures to contain spread of COVID-19 November 10, 2020 Eight COVID-19 cases confirmed as dorm students undergo testing November 10, 2020 PC students to be tested for COVID-19 November 09, 2020 Parents of President's College children given assurances over COVID-19 November 09, 2020 Decision to re-open schools--video November 08, 2020 Addressing COVID-19 In Hinterland Areas Demands Different Skills and Mindset Than Coastal Areas November 08, 2020 Gov't has erred by reopening schools now November 07, 2020 Deaths heighten fears of Waramuri COVID-19 outbreak November 07, 2020 Girl, 11, with COVID-19 succumbs November 07, 2020 No end in sight November 7, 2020 Almond Tree Farmers market pushing back against COVID-19 jitters November 6, 2020 COVID-19 brings food challenges for some local farmers, fisherfolk - CARICOM, FAO study November 6, 2020 Relaxed COVID-19 strictures signal regional fears over economic repercussions November 6, 2020 COVID 19 relief: 'Aid agencies have short-changed the region' - UWI Business School Head November 6, 2020 Police not 'particularly happy' over reduced curfew hours - senior officer November 6, 2020 Full lockdown for St Cuthbert's Mission after health workers, teachers test positive for COVID-19 November 06, 2020 Saving Christmas! November 06, 2020 The authorities must provide more useful COVID-19 data November 06, 2020 Mabaruma teacher, 66, spent 10 days in COVID ICU before succumbing November 06, 2020 'We can do both' November 05, 2020 Anthony says Region Nine lockdown due to cross border movement November 05, 2020 Ministry gets donation of drug to treat COVID-19 November 05, 2020 Back to school November 05, 2020 'A breath of fresh air' November 04, 2020 Guyana ready for 'COVID-safe tourism' November 03, 2020 No positive COVID-19 cases from airport reopening November 03, 2020 Specialised training among requirements for private labs to be certified for PCR testing - Anthony November 03, 2020 Antibody rapid COVID-19 tests should not be used for diagnostic purposes November 02, 2020 Who will win US Presidency? November 01, 2020 COVID-19 testing to be ramped up in Region Two November 01, 2020 Why is Region Nine facing stricter Covid guidelines when it has done better than Region Four? November 01, 2020 Public schools reopening November 9th for grades 10, 11 and 12 November 01, 2020 COVID-19 set to raise school dropout rate November 01, 2020 Opposition intensifies criticism of gov't over pandemic October 31, 2020 Minister warns of non-approved private labs offering COVID-19 PCR tests October 31, 2020 Many more people will die October 31, 2020 The End of America October 31, 2020 Gov't greenlights reopening of schools, sporting events October 31, 2020 Positive COVID-19 cases decline since lockdown in Kwebanna October 30, 2020 ECLAC's proposal to transform region in wake of COVID-19 approved October 30, 2020 Latin America and the Caribbean: Impact of COVID-19 October 30, 2020 COVID-19: Caribbean has suffered most - IMF October 30, 2020 COVID-19 hits City Hall hard October 29, 2020 Health Ministry mulls four COVID-19 tracking apps October 29, 2020 COVID-19 deaths jump to 123 October 28, 2020 Guyana seeing community spread of COVID-19 - CMO October 28, 2020 81-year-old dies from COVID-19; monthly death toll at 39 October 27, 2020 COVID's cognitive costs? Some patients' brains may age 10 years October 27, 2020 Sufficient health personnel sent to provide care at Kwebanna - Anthony October 27, 2020 Trump's last stand for apartheid America October 27, 2020 PM lauds postal workers in face of COVID-19 pandemic October 26, 2020 Region One once again a COVID-19 hotspot October 26, 2020 Young people active and disregarding COVID-19? October 25, 2020 COVID-19: Home-isolation helping to save lives - Health Minister October 25, 2020 Greater focus on curbing COVID-19 in Reg. One October 25, 2020 Only 50% of Guyanese live in Guyana; 30,000 leave annually - Report October 25, 2020 IMF economists: COVID-19 hit to Caribbean similar to 'cardiac arrest' October 25, 2020 Strong support system needed as war is waged against COVID-19 - says Dr. Vasana Henry October 25, 2020 Ministry to recommence testing for persons not exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms October 25, 2020 Two more COVID-19 patients, 86 and 78, succumb October 25, 2020 Coronavirus rate increases calls for additional stimuli packages October 25, 2020 GTT donates phones to keep Region 4 Health Dep't in contact with COVID-19 patients October 24, 2020 MovieTowne gets greenlight for drive-in screenings October 24, 2020 Health system lacks capacity to institutionalise all positive COVID-19 cases - CMO October 24, 2020 284 COVID-19 cases recorded this week October 24, 2020 Two elderly men die from COVID-19 October 24, 2020 MovieTowne told to request Health Minister's permission for 'Drive-in Movie Night' October 23, 2020 COVID-19 tents for Stabroek Market Square October 23, 2020 Street children high-risk of COVID-19 October 22, 2020 Spike in COVID-19 deaths, cases in Region One October 22, 2020 Robert Corbin COVID-19 free, recuperating at home October 22, 2020 Impossible for COVID-19 patients from large homes to isolate safely October 22, 2020 Dozens test positive after COVID-19 outbreak in Kwebanna October 21, 2020 Two more COVID deaths reported, ministry still to confirm October 21, 2020 81 COVID-19 deaths recorded at GPHC October 20, 2020 Authorities should concentrate on those infected with Covid-19, do rigorous contact tracing October 20, 2020 Frontline health care providers begin virtual training for psychosocial support in pandemic response October 20, 2020 GPHC overwhelmed with high influx of COVID-19 cases October 19, 2020 Gov't needs to rethink approach to COVID-19 October 19, 2020 COVID-19 likely to 'tone down' Christmas shopping October 19, 2020 Guyana's COVID-19 vaccine will come under different mechanism - Anthony October 19, 2020 Opening of Pegasus expansion delayed to May due to COVID-19 October 19, 2020 Region Four female is latest COVID-19 death October 19, 2020 Two women die from COVID-19; total now at 113 October 19, 2020 COVID-19 and the human heart October 18, 2020 'COVID-19 hospital' being equipped to deal with ICU patients October 18, 2020 COVID-19 forces many to take up gardening October 18, 2020 Over 300 recover from COVID-19 within past week October 18, 2020 COVID-19 screening centre needed at Lima Sands October 18, 2020 Super-spreaders! October 18, 2020 Carpen says no plans yet to discontinue use of remdesivir in COVID-19 treatment October 18, 2020 Caregivers, other relatives not tested despite death of woman with COVID-19 October 18, 2020 24 COVID-19 cases recorded, total now 3,734 October 18, 2020 Elderly Region One man is latest COVID-19 death October 18, 2020 Economy to grow 26.2% despite COVID-19 October 18, 2020 We will not forget October 17, 2020 Guyana to use CARPHA for quality control after clearing COVID-19 testing backlog -Anthony October 17, 2020 Caribbean seals deal for 1 million doses of expected COVID-19 vaccines October 17, 2020 38 new COVID-19 cases recorded after 183 tests October 17, 2020 Ministry official says no additional COVID-19 isolation facilities needed October 16, 2020 Remdesivir has 'little or no effect' in reducing coronavirus deaths, WHO says October 16, 2020 Lusignan Prison COVID situation under control, 231 tested positive October 16, 2020 Remdesivir to treat mild cases of COVID-19 shows promising results October 16, 2020 Health care workers, other high risk groups to be given priority for COVID-19 vaccines - Anthony October 16, 2020 WHO concern over COVID-19 country lockdowns triggers widespread squall October 16, 2020 New extraction system speeds up processing of COVID-19 samples October 16, 2020 Region's COVID-19 recovery agenda must also tackle corruption, political instability - UN October 16, 2020 Gilead questions WHO study that cast doubts on drug's COVID-19 benefits October 15, 2020 Guyana travel website launch October 15, 2020 Kitty police didn't enforce curfew or deal with noise nuisance October 15, 2020 COVID-19 not directly responsible for death of many patients October 14, 2020 'Lockdown may not be the best way' - Presi Ali on COVID-19 October 14, 2020 Incoming passengers no longer to wait at airport for test results October 14, 2020 Authorities must be clearer on COVID-19 test requirements to board aircraft October 13, 2020 Tens of thousands of Guyanese are punishing under these Covid restrictions, a pragmatic approach is needed October 13, 2020 Battling our own demons October 13, 2020 Some Region Three residents not as vigilant as before over COVID-19 October 12, 2020 Protect elderly and vulnerable from COVID-19 October 12, 2020 'Extra concerning' October 11, 2020 Local facilities well-equipped ahead of airport reopening October 11, 2020 Coping with a serious health condition October 11, 2020 Phillips leads mask distribution exercise at Stabroek Market October 11, 2020 COVID-19 screening among Region One's elderly to start after lockdowns October 11, 2020 COVID-19 results within 2-3 hours October 10, 2020 The world in action October 10, 2020 Guyanese doctor leads clinical trial on 'antibody cocktail' given to President Trump October 10, 2020 Transparency is needed to stem the spread of COVID-19 October 10, 2020 Poor people suffering tremendously from impact of Covid-19 October 10, 2020 ICU unit being set up at Liliendaal hospital as number of critical COVID-19 cases rises October 10, 2020 Chinese gov't donates $7.2M machine to speed up COVID-19 testing October 10, 2020 Governance in a time of Covid October 10, 2020 It is time for the people to take control of this pandemic October 8, 2020 Taking responsibility October 8, 2020 COVID-19 and the Natural Resource Fund October 7, 2020 There are no sensible measures being implemented to curtail this deadly virus October 7, 2020 Use of extraction instrument expected to speed up processing of COVID-19 tests -Anthony October 7, 2020 Jagdeo defends reopening economy as COVID-19 cases rise October 7, 2020 Rigid Enforcement October 6, 2020 COVID-19: Official pronouncements and public pushback October 6, 2020 Defying the odds October 6, 2020 Time for the people to take action October 6, 2020 Was there deliberate suppression of COVID-19 deaths? October 5, 2020 UG opening pushed back to November 2 October 5, 2020 `CoviCurb' hotline up and running October 5, 2020 Necessary health measures in place ahead of restart of criminal trials - High Court assures October 4, 2020 Payment of a Covid Risk Allowance was my idea, Ministry of Public Health did not provide the critical information that was needed October 4, 2020 Chairman credits strict adherence to measures with curbing COVID-19 spread in Region Nine October 4, 2020 Union not backing down from planned health sector strike October 4, 2020 PM says curfew hours reduced to help business October 3, 2020 Harmon calls reduction of curfew hours 'reckless' October 3, 2020 Our nurses are NOT 'Hungry Belly Dawgs' October 3, 2020 Testing is still too low and too slow October 3, 2020 APNU+AFC says rigid measures, enforcement had kept COVID-19 infections, deaths low October 2, 2020 The new curfew hours October 2, 2020 Curfew reduced to alleviate economic 'strain' October 2, 2020 Army joins fight against COVID-19 October 2, 2020 CORONAVIRUS October 1, 2020 COVID deaths October 1, 2020 Karen Cummings blasts govt's handling of COVID-19 October 1, 2020 Effects of COVID-19 worsening degradation of biodiversity October 1, 2020 34 million jobs lost in Latin America, Caribbean October 1, 2020 Only persons who test negative for COVID-19 will be allowed in Guyana October 1, 2020 Gov't needs a real plan to fight pandemic September 30, 2020 COVID-19 relief programme is welcome but too small and poorly conceived September 30, 2020 Updated: Airports to be opened to commercial flights from October 12 September 30, 2020 Health Ministry mulling use of apps for improved COVID-19 contact tracing, monitoring September 30, 2020 Over 2,000 arrested for COVID-19 breaches September 30, 2020 Around 66% of tourism workers affected by fallout from COVID-19 - President September 28, 2020 Why did these women have to die? September 28, 2020 There is a substantial lack of critical data regarding the epidemiology of COVID-19 in Guyana September 27, 2020 Ali downplays protests by frontline workers September 27, 2020 COVID-19 has killed another friend of mine September 27, 2020 Local use of remdesivir to treat COVID-19 patients shows promising results so far -Carpen September 27, 2020 Stress among serious impacts of COVID-19 on mental health of Guyana's youth -surveys find September 27, 2020 Contending with disparities in education and COVID-19 September 27, 2020 One plus one equals zero September 26, 2020 Global Fund makes $73m available for Guyana's COVID-19 fight September 25, 2020 Fraud fright: IMF wants strict controls on countries' COVID-19 spending September 25, 2020 GMSA, IDB spearhead historic webinar on tackling COVID-19 agriculture challenges September 25, 2020, 2020 Testing does not provide protection against the coronavirus September 24, 2020 Don't wait for COVID-19 vaccine to be developed September 24, 2020 Take precautions: 40 persons died from COVID-19 within the past month September 24, 2020 The increase of COVID-19 cases and deaths needs to be addressed in a more comprehensive manner September 24, 2020 COVID-19 death rate above one per day September 23, 2020 Region One plans mass screening of seniors as COVID-19 deaths surge September 23, 2020 Region Nine sees rise in COVID-19 cases due to Heritage Month celebrations -Chairman September 23, 2020 COVID-19 makes it harder to achieve SDGs September 23, 2020 25-year-old dies from COVID-19 September 23, 2020 Remdesivir drug showing positive signs in treatment of COVID-19 September 23, 2020 Mass testing of the population is now absolutely necessary September 21, 2020 COVID-19 test results now available within 48 hours after backlog clearance September 20, 2020 The government is failing the people September 20, 2020 Manickchand says coalition didn't have plan for education during pandemic September 20, 2020 Shuman says Indigenous communities struggling due to COVID-19 September 20, 2020 Stigma, discrimination against COVID-19 'heroes' continue September 19, 2020 More women are now infected than men September 17, 2020 Institutional spread of the virus spells disaster September 16, 2020 Rise in COVID-19 death toll may be linked to patients' other conditions September 12, 2020 COVID-19 testing backlog significantly cleared - Anthony September 11, 2020 Gov't to spend $790m to operationalise infectious diseases hospital September 10, 2020 Health Ministry to approach Brazil to process COVID-19 samples September 9, 2020 Gov't earmarking $7B for COVID-19 response September 8, 2020 Shanta's reopens after long COVID closure September 6, 2020 Nurse who assisted paediatrician who died of COVID-19 frustrated at lengthy wait for results September 6, 2020 Poor communications in hinterland blunting COVID response - Anthony September 6, 2020 Ministry has backlog of 1,000 COVID-19 tests September 4, 2020 COVID ICU tended to almost 100 cases since March September 4, 2020 COVID-19 effects on local households to be surveyed September 4, 2020 Health Minister says MPs Jones, Duncan violated COVID-19 guidelines September 3, 2020 Some COVID-19 patients now housed at Liliendaal facility September 2, 2020 Time to lockdown the hotspots September 2, 2020 Enforcement is the name of the game! September 1, 2020 Six pm to six am curfew back in place as COVID numbers rise September 1, 2020 Doctors here to take part in WHO trial on best treatments for COVID-19 patients September 1, 2020 More than 300 persons are now likely to die August 31, 2020 Are we prepared? August 29, 2020 Rushing to normalcy will kill us August 28, 2020 The government is clueless about how to stem the incidence of COVID-19 August 27, 2020 What will it take for a lockdown, Frankie? August 25, 2020 The Coming COVID-19 Storm August 24, 2020 Poor emotional intelligence and COVID-19 denial August 23, 2020 The PPP/C is asleep at the wheel August 22, 2020 Responding to COVID-19 August 20, 2020 The Guyanese Donald Trump August 20, 2020 The PPP/C is behaving like a wild cat August 14, 2020 Health ministry to assess viability of Infectious Diseases hospital August 13, 2020 Treatment is vital in combating the pandemic August 5, 2020 An area of darkness? August 4, 2020 44 new cases of COVID-19 August 03, 2020 Language barrier, access to technology hampering COVID-19 awareness in South Rupununi August 01, 2020 Equipping US$8M Ocean View hospital would cost 'three times' more August 01, 2020 $1.6b infectious disease hospital commissioned July 31, 2020 Despite efforts to curb illegal entry, Brazilians continue to enter Guyana July 31, 2020 US$5M Ocean View Hospital cost jumps to US$8M July 31, 2020 Potarinau toshao says multiple COVID-19 cases linked to one person July 30, 2020 IDB underscores need for swift conclusion to elections to improve COVID-19 response July 30, 2020 Coalition flouting COVID-19 restrictions July 29, 2020 COVID-19 pandemic leads to waste in vegetables, fruits subsector July 27, 2020 Asymptomatic COVID-19 patients being discharged from isolation despite positive tests July 26, 2020 Covid-19 and the interior July 26, 2020 We are not ready for reopening of school in September 2020 July 24, 2020 COVID-19 and the survival of micro, small businesses July 24, 2020 Global COVID-19 contracts trigger 'perfect storm'' for corruption July 24, 2020 High COVID-19 incidence rate seen in hinterland regions July 22, 2020 COVID-19 infection rate highest in Regions One and Seven July 22, 2020 Guyana requires a new and inclusive national response to COVID-19 July 21, 2020 Forty-two new COVID-19 cases recorded since July 12 July 21, 2020 COVID-19 third phase reopening: Measured risk? July 21, 2020 Region Nine imposing penalties to curb illegal travel between Guyana and Brazil July 19, 2020 Council orders lockdown on 21 villages; blasts govt. response July 19, 2020 Guyana's request for World Bank COVID aid languishes for four months July 19, 2020 South Rupununi's indigenous communities under lockdown after new COVID-19 cases July 19, 2020 City sees mixed response to mandatory mask wearing July 19, 2020 Completion of US$5M Covid-19 Hospital postponed July 16, 2020 National curfew now 8pm to 6am for some regions July 16, 2020 Health sector spends $34.7 billion in 2019'”report July 15, 2020 Three patients recover at GPHC from COVID-19 using plasma from survivors July 14, 2020 Guyana now has three hundred COVID-19 cases - DCMO July 14, 2020 The 'new normal' July 14, 2020 Palms now COVID-19 free July 11, 2020 Police enforcers dispatched to hinterland's COVID-19 hotspots July 9, 2020 Nurses: Our health 'warriors' July 07, 2020 COVID-19: What is the real truth? July 06, 2020 COVID-19 trauma July 06, 2020 Guyana not on UK list of 59 exempted from COVID-19 quarantine July 06, 2020 COVID-19 relief programme attracts 12,000 applications July 06, 2020 Reg. 9 faces major challenge in monitoring illegal crossing points to Brazil - RHO July 05, 2020 Santa Rosa starts 14-day lockdown from today July 05, 2020 Moruca residents welcome 'overdue' COVID-19 containment measures July 05, 2020 Emergency response teams to enforce COVID-restrictions July 05, 2020 Gov't locks down Moruca, Aranka as COVID-19 cases surge July 04, 2020 APA says many Region 1 residents believe COVID-19 not real July 02, 2020 Guyana gets 'pre-fab' housing units to aid COVID-19 fight July 01, 2020 COVID-19 safety advisories 'falling on deaf ears' June 30, 2020 Chief Medical Officer lashes out at 'young population' for flouting COVID-19 measures June 29, 2020 Hundreds continue to flout COVID-19 restrictions June 29, 2020 Reopening - cautiously, gradually, wisely June 27, 2020 Non-adherence to Covid-19 precautions could leave Guyana with fewer frontline workers - Deputy CMO June 25, 2020 Twenty-one new cases of COVID-19 confirmed June 23, 2020 Battling COVID-19 June 22, 2020 Change in gov't could leave owner of COVID-19 hospital site, contractors in limbo June 21, 2020 COVID-19 curfew remains in effect; six-phase re-opening plan announced June 17, 2020 Small businesses begin receiving COVID-19 relief grants June 17, 2020 Exam-level students take COVID-19 precautions as classes resume June 16, 2020 105 year old Palms resident miraculously recovers from COVID-19 June 14, 2020 PHASED LIFTING OF LOCKDOWN LITTLE RISK TO GUYANA June 14, 2020 Some city businesses still operating despite COVID-19 restrictions June 12, 2020 Eighty persons recover from COVID-19 - No new cases in seven days June 09, 2020 The COVID-19 storm is not over June 09, 2020 COVID-19 Task Force greenlights phased reopening of airports June 09, 2020 Guyana handling pandemic fairly well but enforcement key for drop in new cases - PAHO rep June 03, 2020 COVID-19 emergency measures extended until June 17th June 03, 2020 The importance of a COVID-19 vaccine June 02, 2020 Hundreds of NY Guyanese facing serious crisis following COVID-19 June 01, 2020 Palms resident, 78, becomes 12th coronavirus casualty May 31, 2020 COVID-19 cases overwhelm Santa Rosa health care system May 31, 2020 Stories of the COVID-19 threat among the Indigenous population need retelling May 31, 2020 The psychological impact of lockdown May 31, 2020 Cops cracking down breaches of COVID-19 restrictions May 30, 2020 Moruca to be locked down for 14 days following COVID-19 cases May 30, 2020 Social distancing and curfew: What's up with that? May 30, 2020 Eleven new COVID-19 cases recorded May 29, 2020 National COVID-19 Task Force denies GECOM's request for more recount workstations May 29, 2020 Close to 50% of Palms residents tested for COVID-19 May 29, 2020 National COVID-19 Task Force denies GECOM's request for more recount workstations May 29, 2020 No Guyana, COVID-19 hasn't gone away June 28, 2020 Masakenari taking steps to limit COVID-19 threat from Brazil May 28, 2020 Chief Medical Officer warns of 'almost runaway' COVID-19 situation May 28, 2020 Returning Guyanese can pay to be quarantined at two hotels - ministry May 27, 2020 Moruca man is 11th COVID-19 fatality May 26, 2020 Eight more test positive for COVID-19 May 25, 2020 Doctors attempt to kick down door at Diamond isolation facility May 25, 2020 The psychology of the Guyanese man and COVID-19 May 24, 2020 World Bank injects US$1M into Guyana COVID-19 fight May 24, 2020 City cafés adapt with pick-up, delivery services as COVID-19 lockdown bites May 24, 2020 Giftland Mall hoping to fully resume operations as end of lockdown nears May 24, 2020 The Rupununi and Covid-19 May 24, 2020 COVID-19 causes major disruption to large-scale mining May 24, 2020 Musician Derry Etkins dies May 24, 2020 Bartica records first COVID-19 case May 23, 2020 The stress of the COVID-19 lockdown May 23, 2020 Wakenaam's Vidia Roopchand among scientists working on COVID-19 vaccine May 22, 2020 Our brightest star May 22, 2020 Two new COVID-19 cases recorded May 22, 2020 Region Nine's indigenous communities and miners clashing over stepped up COVID-19 restrictions May 22, 2020 COVID-19 line May 22, 2020 Where is funding of COVID-19 relief programme coming from? May 22, 2020 60 active cases of COVID-19 in Guyana May 22, 2020 Mercy Hospital unveils $20m COVID-19 testing, treatment facility May 22, 2020 Eight presidential guards test positive for COVID-19 May 21, 2020 COVID-19 awareness May 21, 2020 COVID-19 task force denies Region Nine's request for full lockdown May 20, 2020 No mask no entry May 20, 2020 COVID-19 task force denies Region Nine's request for full lockdown May 20, 2020 Ministry launches kitchen garden initiative to offset COVID-19 food woes May 20, 2020 Seven new COVID-19 cases recorded May 19, 2020 Forty-nine life-changing days in Covid-19 isolation, care at GPHC beyond expectation May 19, 2020 Diamond Isolation Unit handling majority of COVID-19 cases in testing circumstances May 19, 2020 COVID-19 task force conditionally agrees on return of Guyanese stranded overseas May 19, 2020 'COVID-19 is not an excuse' May 18, 2020 COVID-19 patients fear poor conditions at Diamond isolation unit delaying recovery May 17, 2020 ERC pushes for national harmony during elections impasse, COVID-19 May 16, 2020 World Bank fast tracks COVID -19 relief funding for developing countries May 16, 2020 City charged seven vendors for not wearing face masks May 16, 2020 Pandemic paranoia May 16, 2020 Coronavirus cases in Guyana rise to 116 May 16, 2020 COVID-19 threat from Brazil requires more robust action - GHRA May 15, 2020 Toddler who died at GPH did not have COVID-19 May 15, 2020 Immediate widespread testing for COVID-19 should be done in these communities May 15, 2020 Lockdowns and social distancing - are they working? May 14, 2020 Despite COVID-19 airports lockdown, government allowing several passenger flights in May 14, 2020 COVID-19 testing at Merriman Mall hailed as a success May 14, 2020 Region 9 COVID patient visited many indigenous communities - Regional Chairman May 14, 2020 Region Seven records first COVID-19 case May 13, 2020 Man with COVID-19 held in Brazil after fleeing Lethem isolation facility May 13, 2020 May 13, 2020 COVID-19 recorded in seven regions May 13, 2020 Health ministry conducts COVID-19 screening at vulnerable homes May 13, 2020 COVID-19 will further disrupt economies until completely under control May 13, 2020 Urgent remedial efforts needed to resolve outstanding issues of real exposure and concern at Palms May 13, 2020 Girl quarantined for 57 days finally gets to go home May 13, 2020 Work interrupted at Station 8 as everyone screened for COVID-19 May 12, 2020 Delivering education amid COVID-19 May 12, 2020 COVID-19 testing site launched at Merriman Mall May 12, 2020 Region Nine reports first COVID-19 case May 12, 2020 COVID-19 cases now at 104 May 11, 2020 Merriman Mall May 11, 2020 Coronavirus: A strong, prepared immune system is our best bet May 10, 2020 Over 40 arrested in Region Four for violating COVID-19 curfew May 10, 2020 Linden family stigmatised, shunned after suspected mix-up leads to COVID quarantine May 10, 2020 Palms' staffers call for adequate safety gear after resident's death May 09, 2020 There are not enough COVID-19 tests being done among asymptomatic persons of the at-risk population May 09, 2020 Baramita toshao says threatened with arrest after asking cops to abide by COVID-19 curfew May 08, 2020 Coronavirus and disinfectants May 08, 2020 No positive COVID-19 cases from latest tests May 08, 2020 12 Palms staffers quarantined following COVID-19 death of resident May 08, 2020 Stabroek Market shut temporarily after patrons flout safety measures May 07, 2020 Tenth COVID-19 victim died in hospital before being tested May 07, 2020 Six of new COVID-19 cases are from Linden May 07, 2020 COVID-19 cases in Guyana, other territories relatively small but curve not flattening - IDB May 07, 2020 Tenth person succumbs to COVID-19 May 06, 2020 10 new COVID-19 cases confirmed as release of test results resumes May 05, 2020 Former Del Casa manager succumbs to COVID-19 in NY hospital May 05, 2020 Coronavirus and treatment May 05, 2020 The reckless indulgences will have to go! May 05, 2020 Impact of COVID-19 May 04, 2020 Coronavirus and advice May 04, 2020 'I was wondering how we gon' get we next meal' May 03, 2020 Latest COVID-19 fatality was in 'bad shape' before admission May 03, 2020 Screening Booth May 03, 2020 Moruca villages use self-help to build COVID-19 isolation, quarantine facilities May 03, 2020 Covid-19 patient turned plasma donor seeking to help others recover May 03, 2020 Lawyers classified essential workers May 2, 2020 'What is it that you want?' May 2, 2020 Gov't moving to compulsorily acquire Ocean View for sanatorium May 1, 2020 COVID-19 lockdown lengthened to June 3rd May 1, 2020 Court orders curfew offender to hold up sign for hour April 30, 2020 Amazon city resorts to mass graves as Brazil COVID-19 deaths soar April 30, 2020 PAHO calls for ramping up of COVID-19 tests here April 30, 2020 COVID-19 mobile units to limit hospital visits April 29, 2020 Some non-essential city businesses want COVID measures relaxed due to impact April 29, 2020 One new confirmed COVID-19 case April 29, 2020 The 33, 000 masks is the latest invention for APNU+AFC to hold on to power illegally April 29, 2020 US announces further COVID-19 aid for Guyana April 28, 2020 Covid-19 mobile units will target hotspots, increase testing April 27, 2020 Police enforces non-essential business shutdowns in city April 27, 2020 Making life easier during COVID-19 lockdown'¦E-Networks increasing internet speed, reducing price April 27, 2020 COVID-19 economic impact'¦Non-performing loans, solvency of banks, businesses under close watch - Central Bank April 27, 2020 'I took all precautions against COVID-19 but still ended up in emergency room battling for my life' April 27, 2020 Trans Guyana launches weekly Region 8 flights April 26, 2020 Granger makes Harmon COVID-19 Task Force CEO April 25, 2020 CXC offering online, paper-based exams for CSEC, CAPE April 25, 2020 Eight COVID-19 death recorded April 25, 2020 Transformation of the Ocean View Hotel into a COVID-19 hospital April 25, 2020 Coronavirus and confidence in government April 24, 2020 Emergency COVID-19 measures likely to be extended - Nagamootoo April 24, 2020 Coronavirus and vulnerable people April 24, 2020 Lawrence concerned over COVID-19 death rate April 23, 2020 Coronavirus and currency April 23, 2020 Aviation groups reject claims of price gouging April 23, 2020 Non-essential Regent St businesses say cannot afford to remain closed April 23, 2020 US releases $100m to Guyana COVID-19 fight April 23, 2020 Very little social distancing in Stabroek Market April 23, 2020 PAHO urges countries to up COVID-19 testing April 22, 2020 Coronavirus and grocery shopping April 22, 2020 Some skeptical citizens not abiding by social distancing guidelines, curfew April 21, 2020 Orealla, Siparuta facing food shortages due to COVID-19 travel restriction April 21, 2020 Coronavirus and age April 21, 2020 Social distancing April 21, 2020 Adherence to COVID-19 social distancing measures still not as expected April 21, 2020 COVID-19 task force drops quarantine requirement for CARICOM recount officials April 20, 2020 More than 300 Guyanese may die from the coronavirus April 20, 2020 City repeats warnings of protection measures April 20, 2020 COVID-19 cases move to 65 April 20, 2020 Latest COVID-19 fatality is 49-year-old Linden man April 20, 2020 A social distancing line April 20, 2020 Privately-owned Eureka Lab now testing for COVID-19 April 19, 2020 Nurses taking humour and dedication to Covid-19 battle April 19, 2020 Frontline doctors explain Covid-19 care April 19, 2020 Indigenous communities could be decimated by coronavirus, activists say April 19, 2020 COVID-19 cases jump to 63 as second largest increase recorded April 18, 2020 Lodge group distributes hampers to vulnerable residents April 18, 2020 Indigenous villages see food shortages as COVID-19 restrictions bite April 18, 2020 Relief hampers on hold as CDC being reformed for long-term COVID-19 response April 17, 2020 Coronavirus and hotlines April 17, 2020 Region Ten commences contact tracing April 17, 2020 Coronavirus: Ministry announces revised ferry schedules April 17, 2020 GPHC says 'preparing for worst' as COVID-19 cases continue to rise April 16, 2020 COVID-19 cases up by seven to 55 April 16, 2020 Nagamootoo reports significant compliance with COVID-19 measures April 15, 2020 Rapid testing may help with screening but not confirming COVID-19 cases April 15, 2020 Significant increase seen in COVID-19 testing April 15, 2020 Coronavirus under-reported among Guyanese in NY April 14, 2020 COVID-19 positive cases rise to 47 April 14, 2020 Fighting COVID-19 requires unprecedented expenditure - President Granger April 14, 2020 Life changed forever April 14, 2020 Allowing more Guyanese to come home could overwhelm healthcare system - Nagamootoo April 14, 2020 Beds, gurneys set up at Cliff Anderson Sports Hall for COVID-19 patients April 14, 2020 Guyana's economy faces risk from incomplete election, Covid-19 April 13, 2020 1,759 families get CDC hampers for COVID-19 relief April 12, 2020 CDC Head defends COVID-19 relief exercise April 12, 2020 Gov't gives private hospitals green light to start COVID-19 testing April 12, 2020 At least 34 Guyanese dead from coronavirus in NY April 12, 2020 COVID-19 cases rise to 45 April 12, 2020 Questions raised over Ocean View Hotel as COVID-19 hospital April 12, 2020 GHRA concerned about confidentiality of Covid-19 testing April 12, 2020 GPL warns against kite flying in neighbourhoods April 11, 2020 Troy Resources produces 4,528 ozs gold in first quarter April 11, 2020 Police commander warns against Easter gatherings at No.63 beach April 11, 2020 Major works underway at Ocean View for COVID-19 patients April 10, 2020 Several quarantined persons to go home - Health minister April 10, 2020 Coronavirus and putting on a face mask April 10, 2020 Death of Colonel Lewis from COVID-19 triggers contact tracing April 10, 2020 Guyana using Malaria drugs to treat COVID-19 April 09, 2020 Flight to Miami leaves Guyana next Tuesday April 09, 2020 Analyst department recalls substandard hand sanitizer April 9, 2020 Gov't recalls substandard Purcill brand hand sanitizer April 09, 2020 Japarts rushes to help needy during COVID-19 lockdown April 09, 2020 Easter 2020 set to be spent at home April 09, 2020 Coronavirus: PPP-led mask initiative in full swing April 09, 2020 Col. John Lewis succumbs to COVID-19 April 09, 2020 Coronavirus and medicines April 09, 2020 Public servants salaries, pensions guaranteed for rest of year - Ministry April 09, 2020 Guyana again excluded from additional World Bank COVID-19 funding April 08, 2020 Health ministry launches new app to monitor coronavirus outbreak April 08, 2020 VAT on water, electricity removed temporarily April 08, 2020 Coronavirus and social distancing April 08, 2020 Deryck Jaisingh got help 11 days after calling COVID-19 hotline April 08, 2020 Low risk of COVID-19 infection from asymptomatic carrier April 08, 2020 Civil defence body continuing to share relief to vulnerable communities April 08, 2020 Guyana conducted first test for COVID-19 on February 26 - Lawrence April 08, 2020 Courts closed to the public due to COVID-19 April 07, 2020 Beyond the Coronavirus April 07, 2020 Bar Council warns cops against excesses during policing of COVID-19 measures April 07, 2020 Fifth person dead as COVID-19 cases continue to rise April 07, 2020 Coronavirus numbers April 07, 2020 30% tourism jobs lost; GTA calls for measures to support industry April 07, 2020 Nine persons who recovered from COVID-19 cleared to return home April 07, 2020 Police used curfew to demand bribe from boyfriend dropping nurse to work April 07, 2020 City markets to operate from 7am to noon; only essential items will be sold April 06, 2020 GTT to temporarily cut pay as impact of COVID-19 sinks in April 06, 2020 Coronavirus and vaccines April 06, 2020 Five more cases of coronavirus recorded April 05, 2020 What next? April 05, 2020 Amid COVID-19 concerns'¦ Good Samaritan lends a helping hand to the homeless April 05, 2020 Authorities warn of fake hand sanitizers, bactericidal soaps April 05, 2020 Staying home not an option for some April 05, 2020 GHRA calls for reduction of overcrowding in prisons as COVID-19 measure April 05, 2020 Ocean View Hotel among buildings scouted for COVID-19 patient care facility April 05, 2020 Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Guyana now at 24 April 05, 2020 PM defends lockdown April 05, 2020 Some ignore emergency measures for coronavirus April 05, 2020 Those who defy COVID-19 orders face sanctions, including having their licenses revoked April 04, 2020 Mattai's accepting online orders April 04, 2020 COVID-19 EMERGENCY MEASURES April 04, 2020 COVID-19 cases rise to 23 April 04, 2020 Local businesses donate food to citizens April 04, 2020 COVID-19 disrupts ExxonMobil's drilling plans for Guyana April 04, 2020 Shoppers ignore 'social distancing' to make last minutes purchases April 04, 2020 Govt. officials were planning for coronavirus before WHO confirmed name of disease April 04, 2020 Coronavirus: Some 70 Guyanese stranded overseas request evacuation April 04, 2020 City's plan for weekly market openings causes panic buying April 04, 2020 Gov't announces month-long lockdown April 04, 2020 Tips on wearing masks April 03, 2020 Lockdown April 03, 2020 CSEC proposals April 03, 2020 Distillers pressing alcohol into service to fill demand for sanitizer supplies April 03, 2020 Cover mouths, noses when leaving homes April 03, 2020 PAHO projects 20,000 COVID-19 cases here by May 5th April 03, 2020 Corona virus and holding your breath April 03, 2020 Entertainment spots to be closed from 6 pm to 6 am - President April 03, 2020 Seeing the light April 02, 2020 A season of darkness April 02, 2020 Coronavirus pandemic: Parks closed for Easter weekend April 02, 2020 Coronavirus and handshaking April 02, 2020 Four deaths from COVID-19 April 02, 2020 Man who died from COVID-19 got no response from hotline - sister April 02, 2020 Amid COVID-19 crisis, vulnerable senior citizens disregard social distancing for pensions April 02, 2020 Status Hotel closed until further notice over COVID-19 April 01, 2020 Region 10 health workers being transported to and from work April 01, 2020 Businesses reeling from COVID-19 April 01, 2020 Extra precautions advised for immune-compromised persons - Deputy CMO April 01, 2020 Health care workers experiencing levels of stigma amid COVID-19 pandemic -MOPH April 01, 2020 Coronavirus and high temperatures April 01, 2020 Second coronavirus patient dies, cases rise to 12 April 01, 2020 Second COVID-19 fatality provided health services April 01, 2020 Insiders' knowledge? Ventilators to fight COVID-19 arrived in Guyana before disease declared a pandemic March 31, 2020 Social distancing - Who do we think we are, anyway? March 31, 2020 GPH to restrict visitors as part of coronavirus response March 31, 2020 No curfew or lockdown of Georgetown in coronavirus battle - Mayor March 31, 2020 Coronavirus and Antibiotics March 31, 2020 PAHO/WHO projects 1,400 coronavirus cases for Guyana March 31, 2020 Even a crisis fails to galvanise us March 31, 2020 Demerara Bank unveils financial relief to customers March 30, 2020 Proposed CXC exam adjustments leave students and teachers uncertain March 30, 2020 No update on COVID-19 provided by health ministry yesterday March 30, 2020 Region Ten residents adhering to curfew - DPI March 30, 2020 New Amsterdam council announces sterner steps to contain COVID-19 March 30, 2020 'Stay Home' measures being implemented in Bartica over COVID-19 March 30, 2020 Coronavirus and Older persons March 30, 2020 Pharmaceutical firm denies supplying expired HIV test kits to health ministry March 30, 2020 US Embassy sends over 800 American citizens home from Guyana in two weeks March 30, 2020 COVID-19 crisis'¦Some businesses hit by shortage of stocks, others closing due to lack of sales March 30, 2020 Local charity providing virtual mental health care amid Covid-19 March 29, 2020 COVID-19 cases now at eight in Guyana March 29, 2020 The math behind social distancing March 29, 2020 Region Ten curfew against COVID-19 sparks panic buying in Linden March 28, 2020 PAHO/WHO donates 1,100 more COVID-19 test kits, 14 ventilators March 28, 2020 Guyanese bus operator dies from coronavirus in New York - report March 28, 2020 Page One Comment -- Guyana's coronavirus counter has been frozen at five March 28, 2020 Coronavirus Guyana: Public still indifferent to social distancing March 28, 2020 UN urges gov't to implement stringent measures to tackle COVID-19 March 28, 2020 All non-essential businesses should close at the same time for 14 days March 28, 2020 Life in Isolation March 28, 2020 CXC makes adjustments to May/June exams over Covid-19 March 27, 2020 Region Ten announces coronavirus curfew March 27, 2020 Lawrence says 166 in quarantine but no new confirmed cases March 27, 2020 Supenaam boat operators to reduce passenger load over virus March 27, 2020 `No hugging, no handshaking' March 27, 2020 Giftland Mall to close temporarily due to coronavirus concerns March 27, 2020 Revocation of bar licences may be among 'drastic measures' taken to prevent COVID-19 spread -Ramjattan warns March 27, 2020 Repatriated Guyanese uneasy over hygiene conditions at COVID-19 quarantine facility March 27, 2020 Police Force says operating without fear or favour March 25, 2020 Indigenous leaders urged to restrict village access to prevent coronavirus outbreak March 25, 2020 Only those who meet criteria to be tested for coronavirus -DCEO March 25, 2020 PAHO/WHO Rep says lockdown needed to rein in coronavirus March 24, 2020 Schools to close for another week over COVID-19 March 24, 2020 Coronavirus forces businesses into temporary closure, scaled-down operations March 24, 2020 Report of two Cubans reportedly infected with COVID-19 in Guyana being probed March 23, 2020 Shanta's closed until further notice March 23, 2020 Brazil closes border with Guyana for fortnight March 20, 2020 Brazil restricts border crossings due to coronavirus March 20, 2020 Guyana's COVID-19 cases now at five March 19, 2020 Airports to be closed to international traffic for two-weeks March 18, 2020 Coronavirus precautions implemented at city magistrates' courts March 18, 2020 Grade Six exams postponed over coronavirus concerns - ministry March 17, 2020 Zoo to be closed from today March 17, 2020 Quarantined man travels from Guyana to St Vincent March 17, 2020 American Airlines suspending service to Guyana from tomorrow over coronavirus March 16, 2020 Hospitals set up coronavirus screening stations March 16, 2020 American Airlines suspending service to Guyana from tomorrow over coronavirus March 15, 2020 More coronavirus test kits on the way as Education Ministry shuts schools March 14, 2020 Hospital workers, airline crew among dozens quarantined after contact with coronavirus patient March 13, 2020 Coronavirus fears trigger panic buying, price gouging March 13, 2020 Guyana records first coronavirus case March 12, 2020 Woman dies from coronavirus at GPHC March 11, 2020 Guyana named among countries at high risk for Coronavirus March 7, 2020 There should be more focus on the coronavirus March 03, 2020 Coronavirus in the Caribbean March 2, 2020 18 travellers being monitored as part of coronavirus surveillance February 29, 2020 A © page from: Guyana: Land of Six Peoples