The number of COVID-19 related deaths in Guyana is now 43 following the passing of two other persons last evening.
In a statement the Ministry of Health (MOH) said that as of 20:00hrs on September 01, 2020, two other persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died.
The patients were identified as a 72-year-old man from Region 4 and a 29-year-old woman from Region 6.
The statement did not indicate where the victims were being treated before their deaths but explained that upon admission to the health facility, a swab test was done on both patients and following their death, the results came back as positive.
It was further noted that the Ministry is in contact with all relatives and other contacts to facilitate contact tracing and rapid assistance to everyone who may have been exposed.
As of September 1 the number of positive cases in Guyana is 1,373 following the administering of 8,822 tests.
Members of the public continue to be encouraged to observe the COVID-19 emergency measures as published in the Official Gazette on August 31, 2020. These measures emphasize the need to practice physical distancing of at least 6 ft apart; correct and consistent use of a face mask when leaving homes and the importance of good hand hygiene to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Persons with symptoms of COVID-19 are asked to call the COVID-19 hotline numbers 231-1166, 226-7480 or 180/181 for assistance.
