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Guyana exploring “controlled crossing” to Brazil; increased COVID-19 testing
The National Public Health Reference Laboratory Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony said steps would be taken to increase the...
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Religious organisations implement mix of measures to combat COVID-19
by Samuel Sukhnandan Most places of worship have reopened with strict guidelines, but Roman Catholic parishes and Hindu temples are...
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President, First Lady do not have coronavirus
President David Granger and First Lady Sandra Granger. President David Granger and First Lady Sandra Granger have been tested negative...
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Women Miners Association says women miners faced with economic challenges due to COVID-19
By Samuel Sukhnandan Women miners across Guyana are facing various livelihood and economic challenges as a result of the restrictions...
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President, First Lady take COVID-19 test based on doctor’s “advice”
President David Granger being tested for COVID-19 President David Granger and First Lady Sandra Granger have been tested for the...
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Involve Amerindian village leaders, educate communities to fight COVID-19, says APA
by Samuel Sukhnandan Even as officials of the Public Health Ministry appealed to hinterland communities to do all they can...
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38 COVID cases from two interior regions in three days
Chief Medical Officer, Shamdeo Persaud Guyana has recorded 38 new coronavirus cases in three days, prompting a renewed call for...
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Road deaths still climbing despite drop in traffic due to COVID-19, says Road Safety Council
by Samuel Sukhnandan Despite a reduction road traffic across Guyana due to the more than two-month old COVID-restrictions on the...
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Lack of manpower, difficult terrain pose challenge to Region 9’s COVID-19 fight
by Samuel Sukhnandan Lethem Hospital A lack of manpower and the difficult terrain in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) is posing...
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Temporary shutdown of airports hits Guyana’s non-traditional agricultural exports
By Samuel Sukhnandan Guyana's decision to ban incoming international flights, combined with the move by many airlines to reduce passenger...
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