A 73-year-old woman from Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) is now the country’s latest COVID-19 death, taking the overall death toll since March 2020 to 246.

The Ministry of Health in a statement said the woman died on Sunday, April 4, while receiving care at a medical facility.

The Ministry earlier on Monday reported that two males, a 59-year-old and a 44-year-old also died while receiving care on Sunday, April 4.

This means that nine persons have died within two days, while the latest fatality is the 13^th death to be recorded for the month thus far; a total of 36 persons died in March, making it one of the deadliest months for COVID-19 here.

All Guyanese are reminded to observe the protocols of the COVID-19 EMERGENCY MEASURES (NO.16), which are in effect until April 30, 2021. This order emphasises:

• the need for correct and consistent use of a face mask when leaving your home;
• the importance of maintaining the six feet physical distance from others;
• and the need for good hand hygiene to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.

If anyone is displaying any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19, or need any additional information, kindly contact the COVID-19 Hotline 231-1166, 226-7480 or 624-6674 IMMEDIATELY or visit www.health.gov.gy.