Guyana has recorded an additional 819 COVID-19 infections from 2,541 tests, taking active cases in the country to 12,355. Below is a regional breakdown of active cases, as provided by Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony during his COVID-19 update earlier today:
Region One – 134
Region Two – 348
Region Three – 1,935
Region Four – 7,512
Region Five – 388
Region Six – 600
Region Seven – 269
Region Eight – 50
Region Nine – 356
Region Ten – 754
Hotspots
The Minister also identified several communities where there is an elevated prevalence or increased transmission risk of COVID-19. These hotspots along with active cases are below:
Region Three: La Parfaite Harmonie, 198; Tuschen, 122; Pouderoyen, 82; Crane, 75; Goed Fortuin, 65; Uitvlugt, 63; Cornelia Ida, 60; Westminster, 53; and La Grange, 53
Region Four, East Bank Demerara (EBD): Grove, 197; Eccles, 117; Herstelling, 109; Providence, 105; Mocha, 55; and Soesdyke, 44
Region Four, East Coast Demerara (ECD): Nonpareil, 74; Mon Repos, 62; Better Hope, 60; Haslington, 57; and Paradise, 50
Region Four, Georgetown: Kitty, 406; Sophia, 310; South Ruimveldt, 245; Campbellville, 222; Cummingslodge, 220; Lodge, 140; West Ruimveldt, 138; and Turkeyen, 113.
