COVID -19 INFORMATION RESOURCES
Our nation and the entire world continue to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, I want to share some information and resources with you.
Vaccination remains an important measure in our fight to end the COVID Pandemic.
All Guyanese ages 12 and up are eligible to schedule an appointment for a COVID vaccine. Find a location to get a vaccine if you are eligible here.
It is important to continue following health guidelines until you have been fully vaccinated. These include wearing a mask, social distancing and avoiding large gatherings.
Symptoms
Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough and shortness of breath. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) believe that symptoms of COVID-19 may appear in as few as two days or as long as 14 days after exposure, though it is possible to be asymptomatic.
Testing
Get tested if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. Find a test site near you here.
Prevention
The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. It is recommended that you take the following preventive actions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19:
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
Stay home when you are sick.
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
Wash your hands often and vigorously with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
Correctly use a facemask.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
Stay home when you are sick.
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
Wash your hands often and vigorously with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
Correctly use a facemask.