Dr. Ramesh Sugrim critical after testing positive for COVID-19 in the US

Ramesh Sugrim

Well-known Guyanese doctor Ramesh Sugrim is presently hospitalised in a critical condition at a hospital in the United States of America after he tested positive for the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). 

Sugrim, 66, who has operated in Guyana for over 30 years, tested positive on March 27, during a visit to his family. Sugrim’s wife, Parbattie Sugrim and one of his sons, who is also a medical professional, have also tested positive. 

The doctor’s brother, Suresh Sugrim, yesterday told Stabroek News that his sister-in-law and nephew are recovering.