Definite shift in COVID mortality pattern towards younger persons

Authorities have noticed a change in Guyana’s COVID-19 mortality pattern as younger persons are dying from the virus.

This is according to Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony who stated on Friday that over the past few weeks health authorities have noticed a shift.

“What we have noticed over the last couple of weeks Is that we have seen a change in the mortality patterns” he said, while adding that they have seen a number of deaths within the 40 to 50 years age category, with a few in the 30 to 40 years age group and approximately three deaths in the 20 to 30 years group.