A statement from the government of Guyana says five planes have already taken off to Mahdia to support the regional health officials with additional medical supplies and medevac’s.
It says at this moment, seven children are prepared to be airlifted to Georgetown.
The Prime Minister is leading a team of cabinet and other officials to Mahdia whilst Minister Robeson Benn is already on the ground.
The President and other officials are supporting efforts at Ogle to receive the critical patients and coordinate an emergency plan of action.
A full-scale medical emergency action plan has been launched.