Many believe that the COVID-19 pandemic is nearing its end; that the virus is entering an endemic phase. The infection and death rates are dwindling in many places, but the threat of sudden surges, new variants, continued hospitalizations, and death are ongoing. It was confirmed this week that the Omicron variant is in Guyana. Nevertheless, in many countries COVID restrictions are ending. A few such countries include England, Sweden, Norway, The Netherlands, and Denmark. There are also other countries adjusting their regulations and accepting that the world will have to learn to live with COVID. A couple of weeks ago the curfew was lifted in Guyana just in time for the Mashramani celebrations. Many partied at the stadium, National Park and other venues unmasked and free like COVID had never cast its shadow on Guyana.
