COVID-19 pandemic in Guayana Esequiba
 Cases per million by region as of 31 May 2020.
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| Disease | COVID-19 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virus strain | SARS-CoV-2 | |||
| Location | Guayana Esequiba | |||
| First case | Barima-Waini | |||
| Arrival date | 8 April 2020 (4 years, 8 months, 1 week and 4 days) | |||
| Confirmed cases | 28[1] | |||
| Recovered | 0 | |||
Deaths | 1 | |||
| Official website | ||||
| https://www.health.gov.gy | ||||
The first cases of the global COVID-19 pandemic in Guayana Esequiba began on April 8, 2020. To date there are 28 confirmed cases and 1 deceased. The area is a region controlled by Guyana and claimed by Venezuela, despite that, the Venezuelan government did not include the number of infected in its national list.[1][2]
Chronology[edit]
April[edit]
On April 8, 2020, the Government of Guyana reported that in the western area of the country regarding COVID-19 infections, there is one case in Barima-Waini, four in the Essequibo Islands-West Demerara and seven in Cuyuní-Mazaruní. The Guyanese government also notified that several people at the national level were quarantined for possible infections, two in Pomerón-Supenaam and eight in Potaro-Siparuni.[1]
May[edit]
As of May 31, 2020, 28 confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) were reported in Guyana Esequiba. 9 cases in Santa Rosa, 2 cases in Mabaruma, 15 cases in the Cuyuni area, 1 in Potaro and 1 in Rupununi. So far 1 died in Mabaruma.[2]
Guyana government response[edit]
The Government of Guyana activated hotlines for calls exclusively about possible COVID-19 contagion in the Essequian regions of Pomerón-Supenaam, Cuyuní-Mazaruní, Potaro-Siparuni and Alto Tacutu-Alto Esequibo.[3][dubious ]
Disputed territory with Venezuela[edit]
The International Court of Justice planned to discuss Guyana and Venezuela border dispute over Guayana Esequiba in March 2020. The hearing was postponed due to the pandemic.[4]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Guyana: 33 test positive for COVID-19. 8 April 2020. Accessed 30 April 2020.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 GUYANA COVID-19 DASHBOARD. Accessed 1 June 2020.[dead link]
- ↑ Four deaths from COVID-19. 2 April 2020. Accessed 30 April 2020.
- ↑ "Guyana: Hearing of border controversy matter postponed". St. Lucia News Online. 2020-03-17. Retrieved 2020-06-05.
External links[edit]
- Official site: Ministry of Health
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