There seems to be no foreseeable end to COVID-19. Nations such as the UK have recently again imposed lockdowns after relaxing some of the COVID measures for some months. But while the number of infections continue to rise in Guyana and people are dying, we are no closer to a lockdown than we were eight months ago. Are we being held hostage by our fears or is there a real threat that as more Guyanese become infected many more will die? If thousands of people become severely ill, are we equipped to competently treat them or will our medical system be overwhelmed and most people will die?
Many Guyanese believe that the government has failed the people in their approach to COVID-19. With more than 4300 cases and more than 130 deaths, the government has come under criticism for opening the airports, lessening the curfew hours, granting permission for gyms to operate at 50% capacity and preparations to reopen schools for some grades.