Guyana yesterday recorded three new COVID-19 related fatalities along with some 40 new cases as the coronavirus surge continues in Region Four.
The new deaths were observed on the Ministry of Health’s COVID-19 dashboard which was posted on ministry’s Facebook page. The new deaths increased Guyana’s total number as a result of the virus to 35. So far for the month of August, 15 deaths have been recorded. No information about the three new deaths were provided to the media or the general public as the ministry has been tightlipped on a number of recent COVID-19 related deaths.