Jamaica has two newly confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19), within the last 24 hours. The update was given by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, on Monday (May 4) at a virtual press conference held at the Office of the Prime Minister. “This brings the total to 471 confirmed cases on the island. The two...

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information continues to collaborate with Digicel Jamaica and Flow Jamaica to provide data plans for students and teachers in order to facilitate distance learning. Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe, said that the Education Data Plan arrangement is part of the Ministry’s effort to ensure that teaching and learning continue during the closure of...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has ramped up its public assistance activities to aid Jamaicans who have been severely impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Manager for Disaster Rehabilitation and Welfare in the Public Assistance Division, Jacqueline Shephard, told JIS News that in its role as first responder, the Ministry has been providing essential items to families and...

The National Health Fund (NHF) this week commenced home delivery of medication to Drug Serv patients 65 years and older. Patients in St. Thomas, Kingston and St. Andrew, St. Catherine and Manchester were among the first to get their medication delivered at home. The service is starting with patients 65 years and older on the Scheduled Refill programme who have...

The National Surveillance Unit of the Ministry of Health & Wellness has reported that in the last 24 hours, 6 samples have tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Jamaica to 469 as at Sunday (May 3). Regrettably, Jamaica also recorded its 9th COVID-19 related death. The deceased is a 72 year old...

 

Minister without Portfolio, Senator the Honourable Matthew Samuda says New Broughton Sunset Rehabilitation Centre (NBSRC) is prepared to combat COVID-19, should it enter the low-risk facility located in Broughton, Manchester. “We continue to say that the virus won’t appear here by accident – it would be brought in either by a visitor or an officer. With visitations suspended, it is...