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President, First Lady test negative for COVID-19

July 29, 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 have both tested negative for the Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), Ministry of the Presidency official, Ariana Gordon has indicated.

The test was administered to them on Monday, July 27, 2020.

First Lady Sandra Granger being swabbed for the COVID-19 PCR test

President Granger had 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.

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