Georgetown: President Irfaan Ali, his wife and Cabinet Ministers except one have tested negative for COVID-19. However, Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Oneidge Walrond Allicock tested positive.
The president and his ministers were tested for COVID-19, after Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd, tested positive for the disease.
“I received the unfortunate news on Thursday that I was tested positive for COVID-19. As a result, I am required to self-isolate. I have advised the staff at my office, and those I have been in close contact with, to act responsibly by minimising contact with other individuals and get tested,” Minister Allicock said.
She continued: “My positive test result is a vivid reminder that our battle against this dreaded virus is real, and no one is exempt. I advise all Guyanese to take the necessary precautions to safeguard yourselves and families against the spread of COVID-19.”
Suriname’s President, Chandrikapersad Santokhi; US Ambassador to Guyana, Sarah-Ann Lynch, and UK High Commissioner to Guyana, Greg Quinn, all of whom were in recent contact with Minister Todd, have since tested negative for COVID-19.
The Deputy UK High Commissioner, Ray Davidson and members of the US envoy have also tested negative for the disease.
COVID-19 remains a global pandemic which must be addressed frontally, and government has since taken a holistic and comprehensive approach, which prioritised testing; increased provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); and promote inter-agency collaboration.
The government is encouraging all Guyanese to follow all protocols and guidelines on COVID-19 to prevent infection.
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