In order to strengthen containment of COVID-19, the Government of Guyana will close public gathering at places of entertainment, including bars, clubs, gymnasiums, night clubs, restaurants and swimming pools, between the hours of 18:00 hours and 06:00 hours (6:00 pm and 6 am) with effect from midnight (23:59 hours) on Friday 3rd April 2020.
President David Granger made the announcement today.
He said that the government is working assiduously to combat the virus, and commended the individuals, institutions, religious organisations and business enterprises, for initiating action to protect citizens and prevent the spread of this disease.
“I thank all who have contributed to the fight against COVID-19 through the installation of handwashing basins, or other valuable donations,” he said.
He iterated the need for all citizens, in all parts of the country, to adopt the many advisories that have been issued by the Ministry of Public Health and the National Task Force, including:
• Avoidance of leaving home;
• Avoidance of gatherings of more than five persons;
• Avoidance of visiting sick persons;
• Avoidance of touching other persons;
• Avoidance of touching parts of your own faces; and
• Washing of hands frequently and thoroughly in water.
