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PRESS RELEASE

Guyana records 167 COVID-19 death

January 06, 2021- (MOH- GEORGETOWN) – The Ministry of Health (MOH) regrettably
informs that as of January 05, 2021, one more person who tested positive for the novel
coronavirus (COVID-19) has died. This takes the total number of deaths from the pandemic to
167.
The latest fatality is a 85-year-old male from Region 10 (Upper Demerara- Berbice) who
died while receiving care at our medical facility.
The MOH expresses sincerest condolences to the family of the deceased and will make every
effort to provide all the necessary support during this difficult time to render any assistance
needed.
Officials of the Ministry have contacted all relatives and persons to facilitate contact tracing and
rapid assistance to everyone who may have been exposed to the now-deceased person. The
Ministry is also appealing to the general public to respect the confidentiality of the deceased and
his family, and to allow them to mourn their tragic loss in peace.
All Guyanese are reminded to observe the protocols of the COVID-19 EMERGENCY
MEASURES (NO.12), which are in effect until January 31, 2021. This order emphasises:
  the need for correct and consistent use of a face mask when leaving your home;
  the importance of maintaining the six feet physical distance from others;

  and the need for good hand-hygiene to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
If anyone is displaying any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19, or need any additional
information, kindly contact the COVID-19 Hotline 231-1166, 226-7480 or 624-6674
IMMEDIATELY or visit us at www.health.gov.gy.
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