As the Ministry of Public Health continues to utilise COVID-19 mobile testing sites, it has found that more persons are taking the opportunity to check their level of exposure to the virus.
The latest testing site, which was located in the South Ruimveldt community, screened approximately 67 persons over a three-day period.
Keon Harmon, a doctor attached to the National Health Emergency Operations Centre (NHEOC) and head of the mobile team, told Stabroek News more persons are showing concern for their health by taking the opportunity to be screened.
Harmon said that while everyone who came out wanted to be tested, only approximately 38 persons whom health officials felt fulfilled their criteria were tested.
When asked to compare the response to one received at the Merriman Mall testing site, Harmon stated that more clearance certificates were issued at the South Ruimveldt site.
He believes that the process was well organised, and generally believed that individuals are becoming more aware of the testing initiative.
Harmon continues to advise the public to wear face masks, practice social distancing and proper “hands hygiene” as the fight against the spread of the virus continues.
He also appealed for persons not to discriminate. “The public must understand, let’s not make persons uncomfortable in their own environment.”
