St Cuthbert’s, Orealla and Siparuta fear second COVID wave

Beverly Clenkian, Toshao of St. Cuthbert’s Mission told Stabroek News yesterday that the Village Council is anticipating a second COVID-19 wave and plans are currently underway for a second lockdown.

She disclosed that last week, a number of residents including teachers and school children tested positive for COVID-19, and consequently, a medical team is conducting testing on school children and teachers . Clenkian admitted that it was results from tests done on pupils and teachers that confirmed the existence of positive cases in the community.  Clenkian added that there are now protocols in place, or being considered, to help reduce the contagion in the small community. She encouraged person who are not feeling well to get tested.