Tullow Guyana and Caribbean Surgery Incorporated (CSI) have partnered to acquire and distribute 10,000 reusable cloth masks for free at central hubs of Georgetown as part of their response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to Tullow Guyana, the companies have commissioned local manufacturers to produce masks in response to the national, regional and international demand for masks. These masks are reusable and come in various sizes for both children and adults.
In a press statement, the company said the ‘Mask UP’ project is in alignment with the Public Health advisory as one of the mandatory requirements that the general public wear masks when outside their homes.
“Tullow has linked arms with stakeholders to help fight and reduce the spread of COVID-19. We recognise that in the face of very large problem, it is important even to take small steps in the right direction. No effort is too small at this juncture,” Joachim Vogt, Tullow Country Manager, was quoted as saying.
According to the statement, thus far the total value of aid supplied by Tullow Guyana to the national COVID-19 response is GY$4 million.
It added that CSI will be coordinating and leading the distribution in bus parks, market places and communities, making the cloth masks accessible city-wide for free to the public.
