(Kaieteur News) – Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony says no severe cases of COVID-19 have been recorded so far, even as infections have spiked in recent weeks across Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne).

“Over several months, we haven’t seen any cases of severe COVID. What we’ve seen is these asymptomatic cases that we’ve had in Berbice,” Dr. Anthony said.

While acknowledging the virus remains a concern, the minister said the local health system is equipped to manage current case numbers.