Filter for Guyana Government Actions to Stop the Spread of Coronavirus

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2020-07-16 In Movement restrictions: Curfews
6pm to 6am curfew shall remain in effect in all administrative regions for the duration of Phase 2
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2020-07-16 Out Social distancing: Schools closure 
medical schools will be permitted to operate during the non-curfew hours.
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2020-07-16 Out Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
the manufacturing sector, (ii) public sector construction will be permitted to operate during the non-curfew hours.
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2020-07-15 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Strengthening the production of food and agricultural, forestry and aquaculture products in countries of the Americas, recognizing the strategic role that the agrifood sector will play in economic reactivation.
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2020-07-15 In Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced
Strengthening sanitary measures and protocols that protect human health as well as agricultural health without hindering the adequate flow of food, through prior consultation mechanisms.
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2020-07-03 In Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established
Tourism Recovery Action Committee (TRAC) begins formal opperations
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2020-07-02 In Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established
Phase 1 of the re-opening process remains in effect until tomorrow, Thursday July 2
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2020-07-01 In Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies
Guyana’s airports remain closed to international passenger flights, save and except for flights which have been granted special permission
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2020-06-09 In Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced
Cleaning and Disinfection to stop spread of COVID-19
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2020-05-22 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
COVID-19 testing and treatment centre
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2020-05-20 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
data collection mechanism to facilitate COVID-19 public assistance
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2020-05-19 In Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced
COVID19 Relief Kitchen Garden Initiative
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2020-05-17 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
mobile testing unit in South Ruimveldt to screen residents from Saturday through Monday between 09:00 to 15:00 hours.
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2020-05-15 In Public health measures: General recommendations
Recommends miners to test for COVID-19
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2020-05-15 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
students earmarked to receive COVID-19 assistance
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2020-05-14 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
Regions 3 and 6 to establish COVID-19 testing facilities
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2020-05-14 In Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies
Isolation policies and conditions
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2020-05-14 In Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions
Travel Restrictions on Ferry Services
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2020-05-09 In Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring
widens net to catch asymptomatic COVID-19 patients
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2020-05-09 In Public health measures: Testing policy
broadening the groups of persons to be tested for the pandemic
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2020-05-05 In Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public
$5,000 penalty fee for all stallholders/vendors who fail to wear a Face Mask during their daily operations. "Anyone found selling at any place that is not approved by the Council, will be subjected to the payment of a removal fee of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25.000)". Shoppers are not allowed to enter the municipal markets if they are not seen wearing face masks.
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2020-05-03 In Public health measures: Awareness campaigns
Launch a platform "do your part"
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2020-04-30 In Movement restrictions: International flights suspension
Guyana’s airports shall remain closed to incoming international passengers until June 3rd.
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2020-04-30 In Movement restrictions: Curfews
the daily curfew (18:00hrs to 06:00hrs) shall also remain in full effect. Only gazetted essential services and essential workers will be permitted to operate during the curfew period. The enforcement of all measures will be expanded and tightened by the Guyana Police Force.
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2020-04-30 In Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established
Emergency measures to continue until June 3rd. the enforcement of all measures will be expanded and tightened by the Guyana Police Force.
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2020-04-28 In Public health measures: Awareness campaigns
Employers and Workers: Be Aware, Prepare and Take Action, Protect Yourselves and Others
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2020-04-27 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
launched a mobile unit and two community COVID-19 facilities. The mobile unit will be stationed at the at the East La Penitence Health Centre and the COVID-19 facilities will be located at Herstelling on the East Bank of Demerara and Paradise on the East Coast of Demerara.
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2020-04-26 In Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established
UPDATED EMERGENCY DIRECTIONS COVID-19 PANDEMIC from Supreme Court
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2020-04-25 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
multi-faceted approach to bring relief to citizens in the wake of emergency measures
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2020-04-22 In Socio-economic measures: Limit product imports/exports
requirements for the import of medical devices
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2020-04-17 In Social distancing: Schools closure 
schools will remain closed until further notice
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2020-04-11 In Movement restrictions: Curfews
emergency curfew
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2020-04-09 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
CDC relief distribution
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2020-04-08 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
guaranteed salaries to all public servants for the rest of the year
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2020-04-07 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
tax relief measures.
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2020-03-30 In Social distancing: Schools closure 
schools will be closed for an additional week (March 30, 2020 – April 03, 2020). This will lead into the Easter Term vacation (April 06, 2020 – April 17, 2020).
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2020-03-26 In Movement restrictions: Border closure 
Border closure. closure of Guyana’s airports to incoming international flights, save and except technical stops for aircrafts that require fuel and specially authorized flights
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2020-03-26 In Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
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. The Guyana Police Force will shortly commence a campaign to advise persons against gathering in public spaces and to discourage persons who are found to be doing so.
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2020-03-19 In Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established
Emergency measures activated
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2020-03-16 In Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
public zoo closure
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2020-03-16 In Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced
public facilities are fully sanitized.
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2020-03-16 In Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced
sanitization of schools and MoE Buildings to be done
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2020-03-16 In Social distancing: Schools closure 
all schools will be closed for two weeks
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2020-03-15 In Public health measures: General recommendations
Members of the public are advised that masks are only required if they are caring for a person suspected of being infected with COVID-19 or if they are coughing or sneezing. Persons who do not display any symptoms of COVID-19 and who are not caring for anyone suspected to have contracted COVID-19 need not wear mask to access services at the DoC or the General Registrar’s Office.
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2020-03-15 In Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
In order to minimize the risks involved when large numbers of persons are congregated, persons will be attended to in smaller groups and will be permitted entry on this basis.
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2020-03-12 In Public health measures: General recommendations
Public health and hygiene
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2020-03-11 In Public health measures: Awareness campaigns
communications campaign to keep the population updated on the virus and its impacts and oversight provided by the Health Emergency Operations Centre
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2020-02-28 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
Increasing strength of healthcare system
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2020-01-28 In Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies
arriving passenger suspected of having the Novel Coronavirus will be quarantined. Possible from China, Japan, Malaysia, Iran, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Italy, USA, French Guiana, Brazil, Panama, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic.
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2020-01-26 In Public health measures: Health screenings in airports and border crossings
a screening tool at entry ports, a questionnaire used to gather detailed information on the onset and natural course of illnesses of persons suspected of having coronavirus. Possible from China, Japan, Malaysia, Iran, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Italy, USA, French Guiana, Brazil, Panama, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic.
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