This week the voices calling for a lockdown in Guyana because of COVID-19 multiplied. I agree with the voices. Four people have died. It is better to implement measures now that will help to suppress the spread of the virus rather than wait for the numbers of infected to increase.
The mayor of Georgetown, Pandit Ubraj Narine, had earlier this week said that he could not lock down the city immediately because measures had to be put in place. Since then, it was announced on Thursday by President Granger that a curfew is to be implemented from 6pm to 6am daily from April 3rd. Public places and businesses must be closed. Public and private offices are instructed to operate for no more than four hours a day. We are encouraged to continue practicing social distancing by not gathering in crowds and staying at home.
