What's the government response timeline for Guyana?

"Since the commencement of active monitoring at ports in Guyana on the 18 January 2020" in press release from 28th February; https://dpi.gov.gy/weekly-update-on-the-novel-coronavirus-covid-2019-18th-28th-february-2020/

The Cheddi Jagan Airport and the Eugene F. Correia Airport will Friday night begin screening arriving passengers for the new coronavirus. https://newsroom.gy/2020/01/24/guyana-begins-screening-of-passengers-for-new-coronavirus/

https://dpi.gov.gy/cabinet-briefed-on-guyanas-preparedness-to-deal-with-coronavirus/ ["Port Health Authorities had begun screening Chinese nationals arriving at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) from Suriname and Asia"]

https://dpi.gov.gy/cabinet-briefed-on-guyanas-preparedness-to-deal-with-coronavirus/ ["The Ministry of Public Health will commence a public education campaign soon to sensitize the public about the Coronavirus"]

While there are statements about meetings on the Coronavirus on January 28 and January 30, this press release by the Guyanian government is the first one where a caution is mentioned ("vigilant"); https://dpi.gov.gy/still-no-case-of-coronavirus-detected-in-guyana/

Ministry of Health starts public info campaign on Coronavirus in series of facebook posts; https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=2262669330703267&set=a.1505704143066460; https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=2261551327481734&set=a.1505704143066460; https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=2260577827579084&set=a.1505704143066460; https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=2261551327481734&set=a.1505704143066460

https://dpi.gov.gy/guyana-lab-testing-capabilities-boosted/ “PAHO’s initiative of helping us strengthen our laboratory facilities to be able to test for the nCoV right here in Guyana is very timely and very considerate of them and also I think it brings a great reassurance to the people of Guyana that we can be able to have timely results from any test that we would seek to carry out on any person coming from a high-risk country,” the minister stated.

President David Granger "discourages" public gatherings in statement to the nation; https://dpi.gov.gy/statement-by-president-david-granger-on-the-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/

While the government asks citizens to refrain from social gatherings, they have not put an actual restriction into place; https://dpi.gov.gy/statement-by-president-david-granger-on-the-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/

In statement to the nation, President David Granger "discourages" non-essential travel. Other statements by the National COVID-19 Task Force (NCTF) later indicate that this was also meant to include intra-country travel, hence coded as 1G; https://dpi.gov.gy/statement-by-president-david-granger-on-the-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/

Since 1st case on 11 Marc, president address mentions the existence of publlic info campaigns https://dpi.gov.gy/president-granger-assures-measures-in-place-to-prevent-spread-of-covid-19/#gsc.tab=0

Guyana's President, David Granger, confirmed the first case of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Georgetown on Wednesday, March 11. Authorities are currently conducting contact tracing to limit community spread of the virus. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/322031/guyana-first-covid-19-case-confirmed-march-11

Schools closed since 16 March: https://dpi.gov.gy/statement-by-his-excellency-david-granger-president-of-the-co-operative-republic-of-guyana-on-the-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/#gsc.tab=0; some measures taken for online learning - https://www.education.gov.gy/web/index.php/mediacenter/item/5696-ministry-of-education-covid-19-advisory

https://dpi.gov.gy/cjia-efc-airports-closed-to-all-international-flights-for-14-days/ Airports closed to international flights but land borders still open

The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) closed Guyanese airspace to all international arrivals from March 18 to May 1, but land borders remain open for the time being; https://dpi.gov.gy/cjia-efc-airports-closed-to-all-international-flights-for-14-days/

National COVID-19 Task Force (NCTF) urges persons to ‘decluster’ in public spaces, to zealously practice social distancing and to refrain from socializing. https://dpi.gov.gy/nctf-announcements-following-virtual-meeting/

While the government again asked citizens to refrain from social gatherings, they have not put an actual restriction into place; https://dpi.gov.gy/nctf-announcements-following-virtual-meeting/

The National COVID-19 Task Force (NCTF) urges persons to ‘decluster’ in public spaces, to zealously practice social distancing and to refrain from socializing. Guyanese are advised to spend as little time in public as is possible and to only leave their homes when absolutely necessary. https://dpi.gov.gy/nctf-announcements-following-virtual-meeting/

Relief focuses on bank transactions alone. The Bank of Guyana has further encouraged financial institutions to consider the following measures: 1. Defer loan payments to assist customers in good standing; 2. Defer loan payments by companies to assist with their liquidity requirements; 3. Waive or reduce fees/penalties for transactions with ATMs, POS, EFT, debit cards, loan processing, late payments on loans, etc. and; NOTE: Licensed financial institutions will be responsible for evaluating, on a case by case basis, the applicability to customers of the aforementioned measures. https://www.bankofguyana.org.gy/bog/images/communications/press_release/COVID19release.pdf

The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) closed Guyanese airspace to all international arrivals from March 18 to May 1; According to a Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement released March 27, Guyana has effectively closed all ports of entry and exit and closed its seaports to international vessels; https://dpi.gov.gy/ministry-of-foreign-affairs-press-release/

https://dpi.gov.gy/region-ten-residents-adhere-to-curfew/ ["Sunday, March 29, 2020...curfew implemented in Region Ten on Saturday...All businesses must be closed from 06:00 hrs to 18:00 hrs"]

Guyana removes VAT on electricity and water payments and extends filing of tax returns to June 30th; https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/guyana-tax-developments-in-response-to-covid-19.html

https://dpi.gov.gy/covid-19-emergency-measures/ April 3 to May 3 -- Covid 19 Measures "All persons employed within the public service, a statutory body or a State-owned enterprise shall work remotely from home" and "Any service not listed in subparagraphs (1) and (2) may only continue their services if their employees can work exclusively from home.", with subparagraphs 1 and 2 including only essential services. https://dpi.gov.gy/covid-19-emergency-measures/#gsc.tab=0

No person shall host, attend or visit- a recreational or competitive sporting event; a meeting of a fraternal society, private or social club or civic association or organisation; or any other social activity. Moreover, religious gatherings are banned except for funerals and weddings (limited to 10 attendees); measures in place until May 03; https://dpi.gov.gy/covid-19-emergency-measures/

All private events (list in the link; includes "all other social activities") are banned, funerals limited to a maximum of 10 attendees; measures in place until May 03 https://dpi.gov.gy/covid-19-emergency-measures/

Every person shall remain in the confines of his or her home and its yard space except for a limited number of exceptions (e.g. buying groceries, going to work). Additionally, there is a 6pm - 6am curfew imposed daily; measures in place until May 03; https://dpi.gov.gy/covid-19-emergency-measures/; https://dpi.gov.gy/clarifications-made-on-emergency-orders-issued-for-covid-19/

The use of motor vehicles, aircrafts and boats is banned except for essential service provision (9.2., for definitions of essential services see 5. and 6.); since this effectively shuts down inter-regional travel, this is coded as 2G; https://dpi.gov.gy/covid-19-emergency-measures/

Meanwhile, contact tracing was done to locate the other persons who had interacted with the individual and her family members. /web/20200521164823/ https://dpi.gov.gy/eight-covid-19-patients-recover-test-negative/

While Guyana in its newly published regulations states that all, "except essential services," must only open with employees working work home, unlike the previous regulations "essential services" now includes mining and oil extraction, both of whom are major contributors to Guyana's GDP or at least in the process of becoming so (GDP growth for 2020 is projected to be ~50% due to exploitation of a large oil field discovered in 2019). Therefore, while claiming that all but essential services must close, the most major drivers of growth are excluded, therefore this indicator is changed to 2G. https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/apr/Extra_9APRIL2020NotCv19_2.pdf

Operators can only carry half capacity of what is licensed: " https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/apr/Extra_9APRIL2020NotCv19_2.pdf"

All individuals who test positive for Covid-19 must immediately report all of their contacts in the two weeks preceding the test to the Health Emergency Operations Center, according to the Covid Response policy posted in the official Gazette. Various news articles indicate comprehensive contact tracing was implemented in practice throughout April as well: https://www.stabroeknews.com/2020/04/10/news/guyana/death-of-colonel-lewis-from-covid-19-triggers-contact-tracing/ https://www.stabroeknews.com/2020/04/17/news/guyana/region-ten-commences-contact-tracing/ https://www.stabroeknews.com/2020/04/24/news/guyana/three-more-covid-19-cases/

Finance Minister Winston Jordan said the government will turn its attention to stimulus packages for vulnerable Guyanese who have been most affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), as soon as the country moves past its current hurdle. In the meantime, he said the government is seeking to establish a database of all persons whose lives have been severely affected by the still growing pandemic. These persons include those who have lost employment, those who have lost significant parts of their income, the self-employed, and school and iterant vendors, among others. https://dpi.gov.gy/stimulus-packages-for-vulnerable-after-current-hurdle-finance-minister/#gsc.tab=0

According to Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Karen Gordon-Boyle, health authorities have to trace the steps of persons who test positive or are suspected cases from the time that it could have been possible that they contracted the virus. She explained that this was previously done for other cases, including the index case where they traced from the airport and had to find all of the persons that the index case was in contact with while passing through the airport and everywhere else that the index case went and was in contact with persons so as to track those persons down and to ascertain if they were infected. web/20200521174747/ https://www.stabroeknews.com/2020/04/10/news/guyana/death-of-colonel-lewis-from-covid-19-triggers-contact-tracing/

Mining and petroleum continue to be excluded from closing, therefore 2G is maintained. https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/apr/Extra_29APRIL2020NotOrd59of2020.pdf

All events (both private and public) continue to be banned and are therefore limited to fewer than 10 people. Funerals are the only exception with up to 12 attendees (10+2 staff); https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/apr/Extra_29APRIL2020NotOrd59of2020.pdf

Restriction to only carry at half capacity extended; https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/apr/Extra_29APRIL2020NotOrd59of2020.pdf

The use of motor vehicles, aircrafts and boats remains banned except for essential service provision (§11.2. in the source, for definitions of essential services see 5. and 6.); since this effectively shuts down inter-regional travel, this is coded as 2G; https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/apr/Extra_29APRIL2020NotOrd59of2020.pdf

Testing has 'ramped up' 49 tests in a single day, but testing seems to be centrally conducted on symptomatic and eligible (or sampled) patients, rather than being broadly available to any symptomatic person. https://www.stabroeknews.com/2020/05/09/news/guyana/one-new-covid-19-case-confirmed-as-testing-ramps-up/

Data gathering for future assistance to vulnerable people program launched; https://mosp.gov.gy/covid-19-assistance-for-vulnerable-persons/

On June 2nd, a government declaration stated that all coronavirus response measures enacted in April would be extended through 17 June. Those measures were previously set to expire on June 3rd. */ https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/jun/Extra_2JUNE2020NotCOVID19Ext.pdf

On June 2nd, a government declaration stated that all coronavirus response measures enacted in April would be extended through 17 June. Those measures were previously set to expire on June 3rd. */ https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/jun/Extra_2JUNE2020NotCOVID19Ext.pdf

On June 2nd, a government declaration stated that all coronavirus response measures enacted in April would be extended through 17 June. Those measures were previously set to expire on June 3rd. */ https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/jun/Extra_2JUNE2020NotCOVID19Ext.pdf

The National COVID-19 Task Force (NCTF) announces a six phase re-opening of Guyana commencing with Phase 1 starting June 18th and will last until July 2nd. Public transport will be permitted to continue to operate at 50% passenger capacity. Link: https://dpi.gov.gy/nctf-announces-six-phase-re-opening-plan/

On June 2nd, a government declaration stated that all coronavirus response measures enacted in April would be extended through 17 June. Those measures were previously set to expire on June 3rd. https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/jun/Extra_2JUNE2020NotCOVID19Ext.pdf

On June 2nd, a government declaration stated that all coronavirus response measures enacted in April would be extended through 17 June. Those measures were previously set to expire on June 3rd. https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/jun/Extra_2JUNE2020NotCOVID19Ext.pdf

On June 2nd, a government declaration stated that all coronavirus response measures enacted in April would be extended through 17 June. Those measures were previously set to expire on June 3rd. */ https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/jun/Extra_2JUNE2020NotCOVID19Ext.pdf

A June 2nd proclamation ordered schools to open from June 8th to August 15th for students taking national examinations. https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/jun/Extra_2JUNE2020NotCovid19Exams.pdf

Observing stringent health protocols from the gazetted and published Examination Order, students that will be sitting the National Grade Six Assessment, Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate and the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination returned to schools across the country in preparation for the sitting of their examinations. Schools countrywide began preparations one week ago for the return of examinations students, who were away from school since March 16 owing to the emergence of the Coronavirus pandemic. The Ministry of Education will provide a care package for every child returning to school. The package consists of a face mask, sanitizer, wipes and tissue. The MoE announced that schools will open to facilitate the sitting of the NGSA, CSEC and CAPE examinations to be written on July 1 and 2, July 13-31 and July 13- August 4, 2020, respectively. Link: https://www.education.gov.gy/web/index.php/mediacenter/item/5793-ngsa-csec-and-cape-students-return-to-schools-in-preparation-for-examinations Some schools in Guyana have remained closed: 1) six teachers of Santa Rosa Primary School, Moruca, Region One have tested positive for the Coronavirus and have all been placed in institutional isolation. Note that schools in Region One (Barima-Waini) to which Moruca is part, were never opened on June 8th, 2020. Schools in Region One have been closed since March 16th 2020. 2) A total of eleven (11) teachers of the Moruca sub-district, Region One has tested positive for the Coronavirus as of noon, Friday, June 19, 2020.The Department of Education, under guidance from the Ministry of Education, with effect from Friday, June 19, 2020, has closed all schools in the sub-district until the spread is contained. Link: https://www.education.gov.gy/web/index.php/mediacenter/item/5802-ministry-of-education-statement-moruca https://www.education.gov.gy/web/index.php/mediacenter/item/5803-ministry-of-education-statement-moruca-update

16/17 June - Although government has announced that it will provide COVID-19 assistance for vulnerable persons and a data collection system is being established, no information is available on the amount of the transfer. Only individuals/households who meet at least one of the following criteria will qualify for consideration: -Individuals/Households currently benefiting from Public Assistance provided by the MOSP. -Individuals/Households who applied for Public Assistance and are awaiting a response from the MOSP. -Individuals/Households who suffered a loss of income due to COVID-19. -Households headed by senior citizens or persons with disabilities. The Ministry of Social Protection said it will release additional information, including telephone numbers for citizens who qualify to call, at a later date. Link: https://government.gy/eform/241 https://www.stabroeknews.com/2020/05/22/news/guyana/where-is-funding-of-covid-19-relief-programme-coming-from/ https://mosp.gov.gy/he-government-of-guyana-has-launched-the-covid-19-public-assistance-programme/ https://www.facebook.com/MOTPGuyana/photos/a.933673160026479/3212857838774655/?type=3&theater= June 18 - The Civil Defense Commission has extended the deadline for the submission of expressions of interest from suppliers, such as supermarkets and shops to supply items for a COVID-19 Pandemic Assistance Voucher Programme. The cutoff date for submissions is June 24, 2020. The objective of the programme is to provide relief to vulnerable citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic through the supply of hampers and care items.” Interested suppliers should specify their capacity to supply canned and bottled food product, and dry and fresh ration at an estimated value between GUY$25,000 to $32,000 (US$120 - 150) monthly per voucher. Those suppliers who are successful will have to ensure that their business has adequate space available that is compliance with the Public Health Ministry’s social distancing guidelines and the establishment of sanitation facilities. Link: https://dpi.gov.gy/cdc-extends-eois-deadline-for-covid-19-public-assistance-voucher-programme/ June 19 - MoSP announces early pension payment for July 2020: The payment of Old Age Pension for July 2020 will begin on Monday, June 29, 2020, at all Post Offices countrywide. In this regard, an alphabetical system, using surnames/last names, will be employed for senior citizens to receive their payments at the Post Offices during the first five (5) payment days of the month at Post Offices in Regions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 10. Link: https://mosp.gov.gy/mosp-announces-early-pension-payment-for-july-2020/ June 25 - The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced that the COVID-19 relief measures introduced in March and scheduled to end on June 30, 2020, will remain in effect until September 30, 2020. Measures include: -Extension of the April 30th deadline for the filing of tax returns to September 30, 2020. - All affected businesses will now be allowed to pay advance taxes on the current year basis for the Year of Assessment 2021 (Year of Income 2020). -All other taxes are due and payable in accordance with the law. This includes Balance of Tax payments for Corporation Tax and Income Tax due for Year of Income 2019 which was payable by April 30, 2020. -Interest and penalties, though applicable for late filing and payment, may be waived by the Commissioner-General for just cause. -The removal of VAT on Water, Electricity and Domestic Air Travel is extended to September 30, 2020. -Waiver of VAT, Duties and Excise taxes on all medical supplies associated with the testing, prevention and treatment of COVID-19 (complete list on GRA’s website) to September 30, 2020. - The granting of tax deductions for all donations made by local businesses to the Ministry of Health. - Tax Deductions for donations to staff and other health institutions for the prevention and treatment of the virus are allowed to the extent as determined by the Commissioner-General. It was pointed out that individuals and companies not affected by COVID-19, will be required to comply with the statutory due dates for the payment of taxes. Link: https://dpi.gov.gy/gra-extends-tax-relief-measures-to-september-30/

No policy change. Guyana removes VAT on electricity and water payments and extends filing of tax returns to June 30th; https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/guyana-tax-developments-in-response-to-covid-19.html

The ministry of health has a dedicated webpage to covid-19 on its website and has published infographics/audio-visual and other written material on prevention and sanitary measures against covid-19. It also publishes an updated dashboard with the number of cases, deaths, etc. Link: https://health.gov.gy/

Test are ongoing. Testing seems to be centrally conducted on symptomatic and eligible (or sampled) patients, rather than being broadly available to any symptomatic person. Link: https://dpi.gov.gy/category/news/government/ministry-of-public-health/ https://dpi.gov.gy/sharp-increase-in-covid-cases-in-five-days/ Link:

Contact tracing ongoing. June 3 - PAHO representative noted that authorities are trying as it relates to effective contact tracing. He said that as the country’s case count currently stands at 153, the effective reproductive rate stands at 1.4, meaning that there is a possibility that those confirmed with the virus could have infected almost one and a half persons. “For every 100 suspected cases that you get, 20 will become positive globally, that means for every one person we’re doing contact tracing to about 7 to 10 people” he said. He went on to say that the health authorities have involved community health workers and even volunteers to assist with contact tracing. Link: https://www.stabroeknews.com/2020/06/03/news/guyana/guyana-handling-pandemic-fairly-well-but-enforcement-key-for-drop-in-new-cases-paho-rep/ https://www.stabroeknews.com/2020/05/20/news/guyana/eight-members-of-presidential-guard-unit-test-positive-for-covid-19/ https://dpi.gov.gy/covid-19-mobile-units-facilities-begin-operation/

The National COVID-19 Task Force (NCTF) has announced a six-phase re-opening of Guyana commencing with Phase 1 starting tomorrow, June 18th and will last until July 2nd. - All public employees must work from home except directed otherwise. - A list of essential actitivies is allowed to remain open. This includes mining and oil extraction, both of whom are major contributors to Guyana's GDP or at least in the process of becoming so (GDP growth for 2020 is projected to be ~50% due to exploitation of a large oil field discovered in 2019). Therefore, while claiming that all but essential services must close, the most major drivers of growth are excluded, therefore this indicator is changed to 2G. - All food establishments (including street vendors), beauty salons and barber shops, banks/financial institutions, gas stations, funeral homes, postal services, automotive, and various maintentance repair shops, will be permitted to operate takeout and delivery services from 6am to 5pm. Link: https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/jun/Extra_17JUNE2020NotCoVID4.pdf https://dpi.gov.gy/nctf-announces-six-phase-re-opening-plan/

The National COVID-19 Task Force (NCTF) has announced a six-phase re-opening of Guyana commencing with Phase 1 starting tomorrow, June 18th and will last until July 2nd: No person shall host, attend or visit a recreational or competitive sporting event; a meeting of a fraternal society, private or social club or civic association or organization; or any other social activity. Moreover, religious gatherings are banned except for funerals and weddings (limited to 10 attendees). Link: https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/jun/Extra_17JUNE2020NotCoVID4.pdf https://dpi.gov.gy/nctf-announces-six-phase-re-opening-plan/ https://dpi.gov.gy/covid-19-emergency-measures/

The National COVID-19 Task Force (NCTF) has announced a six-phase re-opening of Guyana commencing with Phase 1 starting tomorrow, June 18th and will last until July 2nd: - No contact or team sport is allowed. - Gatherings of more than five persons remain prohibited. - Except for funeral services (no more than 10 mourners) and weddings, all places of worship remain closed - No water sports/recreational activities allowed. Link: https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/jun/Extra_17JUNE2020NotCoVID4.pdf https://dpi.gov.gy/nctf-announces-six-phase-re-opening-plan/

The National COVID-19 Task Force (NCTF) announces a six phase re-opening of Guyana commencing with Phase 1 starting June 18th and will last until July 2nd. Public transport will be permitted to continue to operate at 50% passenger capacity. Link: https://dpi.gov.gy/nctf-announces-six-phase-re-opening-plan

The National COVID-19 Task Force (NCTF) announces a six phase re-opening of Guyana commencing with Phase 1 starting June 18th and will last until July 2nd. Stay-At-Home order remains in effect. Persons are only permitted to leave home if they are essential workers, for essential services, emergency medical care and for the 90-minute daily exercise allowance. Ninety (90) minutes of exercise is allowed for citizens, Monday to Friday from 6am to 6pm in open public spaces. Additionally, there is a 6pm - 6am curfew imposed daily. Link: https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/jun/Extra_17JUNE2020NotCoVID4.pdf https://dpi.gov.gy/nctf-announces-six-phase-re-opening-plan/

The National COVID-19 Task Force (NCTF) announces a six phase re-opening of Guyana commencing with Phase 1 starting June 18th and will last until July 2nd. The use of motor vehicles, aircrafts and boats remains is allowed only for essential service provision (see link for full list) and must operate at 50% capacity. Link: https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/jun/Extra_17JUNE2020NotCoVID4.pdf https://dpi.gov.gy/nctf-announces-six-phase-re-opening-plan/

On June 17th, the government renewed emergency measures, set to last until July 2. The international airport must remain closed to all international flights, except outgoing flights, cargo flights, medical evacuation flight, technical fuel stops and specially authorised flights: Link: https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/jun/Extra_17JUNE2020NotCoVID4.pdf https://dpi.gov.gy/nctf-announces-six-phase-re-opening-plan/

The removal of VAT on Water, Electricity and Domestic Air Travel is extended to September 30, 2020. In a statement today, the GRA said having evaluated the impact of COVID-19 on the economy to-date, the Government has granted a further extension to the timeline on the existing tax relief measures for affected individuals and businesses. It was pointed out that individuals and companies not affected by COVID-19, will be required to comply with the statutory due dates for the payment of taxes. Link: https://dpi.gov.gy/gra-extends-tax-relief-measures-to-september-30/

NCTF rolls out stage 2 of six-phase plan. July 3, 2020. Phase two of the National COVID-19 Task Force’s six-phase plan to reopen Guyana commences today with specific measures outlined for hinterland regions. https://gy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

https://gy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ For Phase 2, all allowances and measures in Phase 1 will be maintained with permission being granted to the manufacturing sector, public sector, construction and medical schools to operate during the non-curfew hours.

https://gy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Restriction on social activities (1)No person shall host, attend or visit-(a) a private party;(b) a recreational or competitive sporting event;(c) a wedding, other than the bride, the bridegroom, official witnesses and the marriage officer;(d) a banquet, ball or reception;(e) a bar or rum shop;(f) a wake or vigil;(g) a gym;(h) a spa;(i) a club or discotheque;(j) a meeting of a fraternal society, private or social club or civic association or organisation; or(k) any other social activity.(2)No water sports or recreational activities shall be allowed on any river, creek, beach and internal waters.

https://gy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Gatherings shall not exceed five persons and the physical distance of six feet between persons shall applyto those gatherings

https://gy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Any person who provides transport within Guyana whether by land, water or air shall not carry in that transport more than half the number of passengers

https://gy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ However, the NCTF has outline strict measures for communities in the Hinterland regions. Residents in these regions will not be allowed to travel in or out during the period July 3 to July 16 without the authorisation of the Minister of Public Health.

https://gy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ However, the NCTF has outline strict measures for communities in the Hinterland regions. Residents in these regions will not be allowed to travel in or out during the period July 3 to July 16 without the authorisation of the Minister of Public Health.

https://gy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ The Cheddi JaganInternational and Eugene F. Correia International Airports shall remain closed to all international flights except for outgoing flights, cargo flights, medical evacuation flights, technical stops for fuel only and special authorised flights

https://gy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Where any private medical laboratory testsany personfor Coronavirusand the result of the test is positive,the private medical laboratoryshallimmediately report and forward thename and address of the person andthe resultof the testto the Directorof the Health Emergency OperationsCentre.

https://gy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ (2)Where anyperson has tested positive for Coronavirusthat person shall- comply with all applicable directions given and requirements imposed by the Health Emergency OperationsCentre; and(b) provide information to the Health Emergency OperationsCentreabout any individual with whom the person may have had contactwith,at least fourteen days beforetestingpositivefor Coronavirus.

On April 29th, the Government of Guyana announced an extension of COVID-19 Emergency measures (PDF 1.58 MB) to continue for the period of July 3rd to August 3, 2020. A national curfew from 6 PM until 6 AM remains until July 17th. https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/jul/Extra_2JULY2020NotCoVID19_5.pdf

Policy extension to 3 August Link: https://gy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

Policy extension to 3 August Link: https://gy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

Policy extension to 3 August Link: https://gy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

Policy extension to 3 August Link: https://gy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

Policy extension to 3 August Link: https://gy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

Policy extension to 3 August Link: https://gy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

Policy extension to 3 August Link: https://gy.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

The flight restrictions have been extended to 31 July. Link: https://www.gcaa-gy.org/airport-closure-2020.html

Airport closure has been extended to 15 August 2020. Link: https://www.gcaa-gy.org/airport-closure-2020.html

No mention of schools, however, extraordinary measures are extended to 15 August. Link: https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/jul/Extra_30JULY2020COViD19_7.pdf

The new policy sets out that private businesses may open, but must work on a rotation basis. Public sector institutions work on a rotation basis. The notice further lays out a plan for a gradual reopening of all services. Link: https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/jul/Extra_30JULY2020COViD19_7.pdf

No mention of public events, however, given the restriction of people, no public events can take place. Link: https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/jul/Extra_30JULY2020COViD19_7.pdf

Gatherings of people is not allowed. Link: https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/jul/Extra_30JULY2020COViD19_7.pdf

Limited numbers are allowed on transportation services. Link: https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/jul/Extra_30JULY2020COViD19_7.pdf

Stay at home requirements are in effect for everyone starting 1 August, except as stated in the notice. Link: https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/jul/Extra_30JULY2020COViD19_7.pdf

Domestic travel should not be undertaken unless it is for essential purposes. Link: https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/jul/Extra_30JULY2020COViD19_7.pdf

No mention of schools, however, extraordinary measures are extended to 15 August. Link: https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/aug/Extra_14AUGUST2020CoVIDNot8.pdf

Link: https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/aug/Extra_14AUGUST2020CoVIDNot8.pdf

No mention of public events, however, given the restriction of people, no public events can take place. Link: https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/aug/Extra_14AUGUST2020CoVIDNot8.pdf

No specific restrictions on the number of people gathering, but gatherings seem to be prohibited. Link: https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/aug/Extra_14AUGUST2020CoVIDNot8.pdf

Continued restrictions on number of people on public transport. Link: https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/aug/Extra_14AUGUST2020CoVIDNot8.pdf

Continued stay at home requirements. Link: https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/aug/Extra_14AUGUST2020CoVIDNot8.pdf

No travel is allowed in or out of the domestic regions specified as "seven, eight, and nine". No likewise domestic travel restrictions seem to apply elsewhere in Guyana. Link: https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/aug/Extra_14AUGUST2020CoVIDNot8.pdf

Border closure remains. Link: https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/aug/Extra_14AUGUST2020CoVIDNot8.pdf

Continued coordinated public health campaign. Link: https://health.gov.gy/

"A person shall not call a Covid-19 hotline without a justifiable reason." Link: https://officialgazette.gov.gy/images/gazette2020/aug/Extra_14AUGUST2020CoVIDNot8.pdf

No new update. Source: https://www.health.gov.gy/gymedia/Information-Education-Communication-Material/Extra_14AUGUST2020CoVIDNot8.pdf

No new update. Source: https://www.health.gov.gy/gymedia/Information-Education-Communication-Material/Extra_14AUGUST2020CoVIDNot8.pdf

No new update. Source: https://www.health.gov.gy/gymedia/Information-Education-Communication-Material/Extra_14AUGUST2020CoVIDNot8.pdf

No new update. Source: https://www.health.gov.gy/gymedia/Information-Education-Communication-Material/Extra_14AUGUST2020CoVIDNot8.pdf

No new update. Source: https://www.health.gov.gy/gymedia/Information-Education-Communication-Material/Extra_14AUGUST2020CoVIDNot8.pdf

No new update. Source: https://www.health.gov.gy/gymedia/Information-Education-Communication-Material/Extra_14AUGUST2020CoVIDNot8.pdf

No new update. Source: https://www.health.gov.gy/gymedia/Information-Education-Communication-Material/Extra_14AUGUST2020CoVIDNot8.pdf

No new update. Source: https://www.health.gov.gy/gymedia/Information-Education-Communication-Material/Extra_14AUGUST2020CoVIDNot8.pdf

No new update. Source: https://health.gov.gy/

No new update. Source: https://health.gov.gy/

No new update. Source: https://www.health.gov.gy/gymedia/Information-Education-Communication-Material/Extra_14AUGUST2020CoVIDNot8.pdf