Several Central Georgetown communities identified as Coronavirus hotspots as confirmed cases climb to 78

According to the Public Health Minister, "Central Georgetown continues to be the epicenter with the positive cases identified coming from the following communities; in the north of Georgetown: Kitty, Sophia, Turkeyen, Liliendaal, Cummings Lodge, Alberttown and Cummingsburg. In the south of Georgetown: Bourda, Lamaha Park, South Ruimveldt and Thirst Park".

Several Central Georgetown communities identified as Coronavirus hotspots as confirmed cases climb to 78

 A number of communities in Central Georgetown and surrounding areas have been identified as having the most cases of the coronavirus.

The total number of confirmed cases in Guyana increased by three overnight, taking the total number to 78.

The Public Health Ministry identified Central Georgetown as the epicenter of the pandemic in Guyana.

According to the Public Health Minister, “Central Georgetown continues to be the epicenter with the positive cases identified coming from the following communities; in the north of Georgetown: Kitty, Sophia, Turkeyen, Liliendaal, Cummings Lodge, Alberttown and Cummingsburg. In the south of Georgetown: Bourda, Lamaha Park, South Ruimveldt and Thirst Park”.

Minister Lawrence said based on the identified areas, the Coronavirus disease is in several of the densely populated areas in the city.

“We need to stop and take stock of this situation; you must adhere to the guidelines provided or we will be in a situation that we cannot control (repeat). Many of you have read the article of the Spanish Flu and how Guyana suffered during that period. And certainly, we do not want a repeat of this”, Lawrence pleaded.

Guyana has now completed testing for a total of 519 persons. Three persons have been discharged overnight, taking the total number of recoveries to 18 and the total number of persons in the ICU has also been reduced to three.

The Public Health Ministry has launched Mobile testing sites in three Region Four areas, hoping that more citizens will come forward and be tested for the virus.

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