COVID-19 pandemic in Guyana

The COVID-19 pandemic in Guyana is part of the worldwide pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 () caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 ().

The virus was confirmed to have reached Guyana on 11 March 2020. The first case was a woman who travelled from New York, a 52-year-old woman suffering from other health conditions, including diabetes and hypertension. The woman died at the Georgetown Public Hospital.

Measures taken
 All borders, airports, and ports are closed for passengers.
 All schools are closed.
 A curfew has been instituted between 18:00 and 06:00.
 All non-essential businesses must close.
 All post offices are closed.
 Everybody should stay at home except for essential journeys.
 Public transport may only carry half the number of passengers they are licensed to carry. 

References

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