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President promises “safe” COVID-19 vaccines ahead of arrival of 20,000 Chinese doses
President Irfaan Ali delivering an address to the nation about measures being taken to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. As Guyana...
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2 more die from COVID- Health Ministry
The Ministry of Health on Tuesday said two men died in recent days from COVID-19, pushing the total to 174....
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Guyana’s COVID-19 deaths now total 172
The Health Ministry on Sunday said two persons died over the last few days from the coronavirus, COVID-19, pushing the...
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Health Minister says Guyana on alert for Brazilian COVID variant
Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony on Friday said Guyana is on high alert for the Brazilian coronavirus variant of concern...
Read moreDetails169 now dead from coronavirus
The number of persons, who have died from the coronavirus, has risen to 169, the Health Ministry said in Sunday....
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Health, other services at Night Shelter being upgraded
The dorms at the Night Shelter are being re-tiled. The Night Shelter, which is a temporary refuge for the homeless,...
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19-member COVID vaccine Task Force appointed, begins drafting training manual
Members of the National COVID-19 Vaccines Task Force during the meeting held at the GPHC Boardroom The Ministry of Health...
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Guyana-born nurse, who vaccinated US VP-elect, denies jab was fake, assures “it is safe”
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris being vaccinated by Guyana-born Nurse Patricia Cummings The Guyana-born United States-registered nurse who administered the COVID-19...
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Don’t send “mixed messages” about coronavirus- Health Minister urges elected, other officials
President Irfaan Ali, Prime Minister Mark Phillips and other persons violating the social distancing rule that scientists say help contain...
Read moreDetailsGuyana to roll out HIV self-testing
Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony on Tuesday announced that Guyanese would be allowed to self-test for the Human Immuno-deficiency Virus...
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