32 COVID-19 deaths in 23 days; Guyana's death toll jumps to 71

The month of September has become the deadliest month for the Coronavirus pandemic in Guyana with 32 deaths being recorded in the month so far.

This afternoon, the Ministry of Health announced the passing of two more COVID-19 victims. A 70-year-old woman from Region Four and a 66-year-old woman from Region 1 are the latest fatalities. No other information was provided on their deaths.

Yesterday, the Health Ministry also recorded two deaths with a 25-year-old man losing his battle against the disease last evening.

In the first four months of the COVID-19 pandemic in Guyana, the country recorded 20 deaths, but in the past seven weeks, that death toll increased by 51.

The Ministry of Health also announced that there are 98 new cases of COVID-19 in Guyana as of midnight last night.

Of the 98 new cases, 57 were recorded in Region One, putting the communities in that Region back in the spotlight as a hotspot for COVID-19 cases.

While the country has seen, 1464 recoveries since the pandemic was first recorded here, there are currently 988 active cases with more than 800 of those active cases in home isolation.

Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony said although the numbers are climbing, the recovery rate in the country is remarkable.

He has indicated that the Health Ministry will continue to encourage persons to follow its guidelines to safeguard themselves against the spread of the disease.