While the lifting of most COVID-19 restrictions has been welcomed, citizens are being urged to continue to make efforts to protect themselves against the virus, including by getting vaccinated and practicing good hygiene.
Many citizens who spoke with this newspaper supported the move to lift the restrictions, while indicating that Guyanese as a people will have to learn to live with the virus and take the necessary precautions as they go about their daily activities. At the same time, there have been numerous large gatherings since the restrictions were lifted, including a Phagwah festival at the National Stadium on Friday that saw over 1,000 people in attendance.