Statistics show that Guyanese are Safer in Guyana than in New York City During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
As the world struggles with the coronavirus and the infection and death rates climb, statistically Guyanese in Guyana appear to fare much better than those in New York City (NYC).
As of April 13, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in the United States reported over 22,000 deaths.
Annetha Hall, Making a Difference
Annetha M. Hall born in the UK to Guyanese parents who migrated to the England in 1960, has been a major contributor to the strategies and success of several non-profit organizations in the Washington DC area since 1980.
MSG - A Food Addative With Many Names
Do you know what E621 is? What about mono-potassium glutamate, glutamate, sodium hydrogen glutamate, yeast extract, sodium caseinate , calcium caseinate, and finally Vetsin? Believe it or not, all of these names are actually used for one thing; Monosodium Glutamate or MSG.
Zika Virus - Center for Disease Control (CDC)
Zika virus is spread to people through mosquito bites. The most common symptoms of Zika virus disease are fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red eyes). The illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting from several days to a week. Severe disease requiring hospitalization is uncommon.
Roman Hall Celebrates his 18th Birthday and Continues to Battle with Cystic Fibrosis
On the 239th anniversary of the Independence Day of the United States of America we would like to wish Roman Hall a happy 18th birthday.
Roman Hall is Desperate for Another Chance at Life
Roman Hall a 17 year old young man from Florida who suffers from Cystic Fibrosis and has already been the recipient of a double lung transplant, is gravely ill in the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida.
An Ebola update from an NIH medical expert - White House
Dr. Anthony Fauci, infectious disease chief at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), recently sat down to share an update on Ebola. He spoke about the measures the Administration is taking to respond to Ebola cases at home, while containing the epidemic at its source in West Africa.
Ebola virus: UK government response
The risk of Ebola to the general public in the UK remains very low.
The recent outbreak of the Ebola virus primarily affects 3 countries in West Africa: Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. Around 7,500 cases and more than 3,500 deaths are suspected in West Africa, according to the World Health Organisation (3 October). This is the largest known outbreak of Ebola.
Southcom Keeps Watch on Ebola Situation
By Jim Garamone
DoD News, Defense Media Activity
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2014 – The potential spread of Ebola into Central and Southern America is a real possibility, the commander of U.S. Southern Command told an audience at the National Defense University here yesterday.
Customs and Border Protection begins Enhanced Screening Program at JFK Airport to combat the spread of the Ebola Virus
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection earlier today began enhanced passenger processing protocols at JFK International Airport in New York for passengers entering the United States who have traveled from or through the Ebola-affected countries of Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. This is being done in coordination with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.