Health
Judiciary to deal with remand prisoners via Skype following Coronavirus concernsGiven the nature and characteristics of the Coronavirus, the Judiciary has put several systems in place to guard against the…
AmCham calls on businesses to reduce data, phone call fees as Guyana deals with CoronavirusThe American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham Guyana) is calling on the private sector to support national efforts to tackle the…
Guyana confirms four cases of Coronavirus Minister of Public Health Volda Lawrence Saturday confirmed three positive cases of COVID-19 bringing the total number to date to…
Guyana confirms second case of CoronavirusThe Ministry of Public Health has confirmed the second case of the Coronavirus in Guyana. “The Ministry will provide further…
No Coronavirus in Bartica – Regional Health OfficerRegional Health Officer (RHO) of Region Seven, Dr Edward Sagala has debunked rumours that the second case of the Coronavirus…
President Granger establishes ministerial task force to address COVID-19President David Granger, this afternoon, convened a meeting of ministers to better coordinate Government’s action plan in response to the…
Guyana/Suriname ferry service shuts down over CoronavirusSee full statement issued by the Canawaima Ferry Service Inc: The Management of the Guyana/Suriname Ferry Service wishes to advise…
Coronavirus: Schools closed for two weeksLess than 24 hours after it announced that schools will remain open, the Ministry of Education on Friday announced that…
Wife of Canadian PM tests positive for Coronavirus[BBC] - Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, wife of Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, has tested positive for coronavirus after returning from a…
Jamaica closes schools after confirmed cases of CoronavirusBy Ravin Singh in Jamaica Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced a closure of all schools for 10 days…
T&T confirms first case of coronavirus [Trinidad Express] - Trinidad and Tobago is reporting its first confirmed imported case of novel coronavirus COVID-19. Health Minister Terrence…
Health Ministry using thermal guns at ports of entryFollowing the first confirmed case of the Novel Coronavirus in Guyana, the Ministry of Public Health is now using thermal…
Balwant Singh’s Hospital: Doctor, nurses quarantined after contact with Coronavirus victimThe Dr Balwant Singh’s Hospital has revealed that a doctor, nurses and attendants were in contact with the 52-year-old woman…
Coronavirus: All public schools remain open in GuyanaThe Ministry of Education has advised that all public schools in Guyana remain open and is urging persons to take…
Cuba confirms Coronavirus cases[CNC3]- Cuba confirmed its first cases of the new coronavirus on Wednesday, while its textile industry has been drafted to…
Coronavirus: Trump suspends travel from Europe to US[BBC] - US President Donald Trump has announced sweeping new travel restrictions on Europe in a bid to combat the…
First case of Coronavirus confirmed in Guyana; President Granger says health team sent to home of victimSee below full statement issued by President David Granger Wednesday night: Guyanese, it is my sad duty to announce Guyana…



