COVID-19 pandemic in Guyana

COVID-19 pandemic in Guyana
Cases per million by region as of 30 April 2020.
DiseaseCOVID-19
Virus strainSARS-CoV-2
LocationGuyana
First outbreakNew York City [1]
Index caseGeorgetown
Arrival date11 March 2020
(4 years, 8 months, 2 weeks and 4 days)
Confirmed cases156[2] (2020-06-09)
Recovered86
Deaths
12
Government website
https://www.health.gov.gy

The COVID-19 pandemic in Guyana is part of the worldwide pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

The virus was confirmed to have reached Guyana on 11 March 2020. The first case was a woman who travelled from New York,[3] a 52-year-old woman suffering from other health conditions, including diabetes and hypertension.[4] The woman died at the Georgetown Public Hospital.[5]

Measures taken

  • All borders, airports, and ports are closed for passengers.
  • All schools are closed.
  • A curfew has been instituted between 18:00 and 06:00.
  • All non-essential businesses must close.
  • All post offices are closed.
  • Everybody should stay at home except for essential journeys.
  • Public transport may only carry half the number of passengers they are licensed to carry. [6]

References

  1. ↑ "Only those who meet criteria to be tested for coronavirus -DCEO". Stabroek News. Retrieved 9 April 2020.
  2. ↑ "Ministry of Public Health". health.gov.gy. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
  3. ↑ "Breaking News! Guyana records first coronavirus-related death". Kaieteur News. 11 March 2020. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
  4. ↑ "Guyana confirms first case of coronavirus in woman who returned from U.S." Reuters. 12 March 2020. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
  5. ↑ "Breaking News! Guyana records first coronavirus-related death". Kaieteur News. 11 March 2020. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
  6. ↑ "No reports of public transport operators violating COVID-19 rules". Stabroek News. Retrieved 13 April 2020.