There have been no new reported cases of gastroenteritis in the North West District village of Baramita as the occurrence of the virus remains under control. This was confirmed by Regional Chairman Brentnol Ashley and Chief Medical Officer Dr Shamdeo Persaud who spoke to Stabroek News on Saturday.
At the beginning of January, the Ministry of Public Health had announced that it was monitoring the indigenous community after several cases of vomiting and diarrhoea were detected in the area. The gastroenteritis-like symptoms had landed an estimated 60 persons at the Baramita Health Centre early last month. So far, an 11-month-old child has been the only casualty of the outbreak.
While they could not say for sure how many cases are still in existence, the officials agreed that there have been no new reported cases of the intestinal virus. However, the regional medical team continue to monitor the