COVID 19

St. Joseph Mercy Hospital has set up a wellness checkpoint at the entrance of its Campus in Kingston, as a part of its efforts to manage the risks associated with the Covid 19 virus.

All staff, clients and visitors must go through this wellness checkpoint where medical personnel will do an initial screening to determine any symptoms of the virus.

Upon arrival at Mercy, all persons are expected to check into this wellness tent. Nurses will ask a few questions and will check the body temperature. They will then advise to wash hands or sanitize the hands with sanitizers provided.
This checkpoint was set up on Thursday 12th March in the wake of this potentially deadly virus arriving in Guyana. The Mercy Hospital asks all coming to the institution to be patient with and support this process.

The Mercy Hospital also advises anyone showing any symptoms of Covid 19 to contact the hotline provided. Mercy hospital does not test and treat for Covid 19. The hotline will advise on the test and treatment programs.

Mercy Hospital continues to be committed to supporting the National Health system in containing this deadly virus. The Hospital encourages all to follow the instructions given by the competent persons to avoid any confusion. Please continue to protect yourself at all times.