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President, First Lady test for COVID-19

July 28, 2020
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President David Granger being swabbed for the COVID-19 PCR test (MotP photo)

President David Granger and First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger were on Monday tested for the Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

First Lady Sandra Granger being swabbed for the COVID-19 PCR test (MotP photo)

In an invited comment, President Granger urged Guyanese to adhere to the various precautionary measures promulgated since March 2020 to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. The President urged also that all persons who develop signs and symptoms of the disease to seek urgent medical attention.

The Head of State reminded that COVID-19 is a global pandemic for which there is no cure. He said fighting the pandemic requires collective and continuous action by all. (Ministry of the Presidency)

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