While there has been no recorded H1N1 (Swine Flu) deaths in Guyana so far, the country will have at least one death as a result of this virus.This is according to Minister of Health, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, who at a press conference yesterday revealed that Guyana will not escape the pandemic without a death, since it has happened in every country that has the virus.However, according to Minister Ramsammy, at this time, there might now be opportunities that Guyana will get to the stage where deaths from the virus will not occur but as of now,Cheap Adidas NHL Jerseys, the prediction would be that there is bound to be a death.“So you shouldn’t think it would not happen and I want to make this quite clear that we would not hide that information from anybody…there is no reason to hide it…the best systems in the world have not been able to stop it,” Dr. Ramsammy explained.Three of the more advanced countries in the region of the Americas, (United States,Wholesale Jerseys From China, Canada and Mexico) in terms of medicine and technology have had the most deaths.Dr Ramsammy urged persons to remain vigilant, since it mostly depends on individuals to abide by the rules and practice good hygiene. If this is done, then the probability of a H1N1 death will be reduced.Thus far, Guyana has 17 confirmed H1N1 cases, while nine have been referred for testing.The confirmed cases have occurred mostly to persons between the ages of 15 – 40. According to Minister Ramsammy, pregnant women are extremely vulnerable, as the worst prognosis has been among them.The elderly and young people with certain diseases are also at risk of getting the virus and succumbing to it eventually.While 200 million doses of the vaccine will be made available in the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) region,Cheap Nike NFL Jerseys, Minister Ramsammy revealed that approximately 400 million doses would be needed if the region would give two doses of the vaccine to its citizens.He added that the 200 million doses will only satisfy 50 per cent of the population in the region.If Guyana is to meet the level of immunisation that is going to cover most of the population, then approximately 500,000 doses of the vaccine would be needed.However,Air Max Shoes For Sale, Guyana has only been able to obtain 240,000 doses.“We are still in negotiation for more, but what it means is that we will be identifying groups of persons to receive the vaccine.”Those who will be receiving the vaccine include children less than five years of age, pregnant women, the elderly and persons with certain existing health conditions that will make them vulnerable.The Health Ministry is also considering targeting groups based on their occupation, such as health care providers, those employed at the airport and security personnel.At this time,Cheap NFL Jerseys Free Shipping, Guyana does not have the resources to vaccinate the entire population. If 500,000 people were to be vaccinated, it would cost the Ministry of Health another $800 million in procurement cost.“When we add other things,Cheap NFL Jerseys, it will be over a billion dollars so unless we get help, we would not be able to vaccinate every citizen.” The Ministry of Health hopes to commence vaccination by November 15.(Fareeza Haniff)