Tag: COVID-19
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“We need people to stop being complacent” Health Minister
There should be greater enforcement of the COVID-19 related public health measures as the Guyana heads into two major religious holidays next week. Both the Hindu ... -
Journalist Namila Baynes-Henry dies
Journalist Namila Baynes-Henry has passed. Big Smith News Watch has been informed that Baynes Henry died moments ago at the Infectious Diseases Hospital of the Ministry ... -
2 more COVID-19 deaths; 21 deaths recorded since March 1
Guyana has recorded another two COVID-19 related deaths says the Ministry of Health on Tuesday morning. The two latest fatalities are a 74-year-old female from Region Three ... -
51 persons hospitalised with COVID-19; Joint Services to increase enforcement
A total of 51 persons are hospitalised with COVID-19 according to Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony who on Monday said this number will increase once persons ... -
Israel donates $2M worth of PPEs to Ministry of Health
The Government of Israel on Thursday donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) valuing $2M to the local health sector to aid in tackling the spread of the ... -
Covid Task Force shuts down Sleep Inn arrest owner and others
The Coronavirus Taskforce on Friday evening conducted a lockdown Operation that targeted several establishments which were in breach of the guidelines that dictate how many persons ... -
Region 2 residents refusing Filariasis pills; wants Covid-19 vaccine first
The Lymphatic Filariasis mass drug distribution campaign in Region Two, is encountering mass refusal throughout the region since the campaign kicked off in that region last ... -
Education Ministry examining isolated reopening of schools
Education Minister Priya Manickchand on Thursday disclosed that the Government is examining isolated reopening of schools in some Regions. This follows concerns raised by parents and ... -
Stop normalising violence against women and girls’- Diplomat
In order to combat violence against women and girls, Head of Development Cooperation at the Canadian High Commission Janine Cocker is urging individuals to change the ... -
PM and wife receive COVID-19 vaccine
Prime Minister, Hon. Brigadier (ret’d) Mark Phillips his wife Mrs. Mignon Bowen-Phillips recieved their COVID-19 vaccines on Wednesday morning according to the Department of Public Information. “The ...
