Phillips leads mask distribution exercise at Stabroek Market

Prime Minister Mark Phillips (left) and Minister of Foreign Affairs Hugh Todd (at right) during the mask distribution exercise (Office of the Prime Minister photo)

As part of the government’s recently launched “Operation COVI-CURB,” which has been to initiated to ensure compliance with the measures to stem the transmission of COVID-19, Prime Minister Mark Phillips yesterday carried out a mask distribution exercise in the Stabroek Market area.

During the exercise, Phillips, who was accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs Hugh Todd, interacted with members of the public about COVID-19.

“Operation COVI-CURB,” an initiative being carried out by the government in collaboration with the private sector, civil society groups and volunteers, uses education, moral suasion and enforcement to ensure that the public complies with the gazetted COVID-19 measures.