Region Three man, 81, is latest COVID fatality

The Ministry of Health (MoH) yesterday confirmed that another person who was infected with COVID-19 has died.

In a statement, the MoH identified the country’s latest COVID-19 fatality as an 81-year-old man from Region Three. He died while receiving care at a medical facility.

With his death, Guyana’s COVID-19 death toll stood at 610 on Saturday. Thus far, 64 persons have died from the virus during the month, with 19 being recorded in the past week.