Jamaica now has sixty-five (65) confirmed cases of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The two new COVID-19 cases are: A 50-year-old female from St James with a travel history from New York; and A 21-year-old female from St Catherine who is under investigation. They bring to thirty-one (31) the number of imported cases, twenty-two (22) the number of import-related cases...

Jamaica will play a key role in restoring global tourism when the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic ends, says Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. He said that the country is not only working on recovery efforts locally, but is also reaching out to assist its counterparts in the Caribbean region and elsewhere. “Jamaica is not just talking about itself…Jamaica is not just...

The Government has received the first shipment of some $1 billion worth of medical equipment and supplies that have been procured to bolster Jamaica’s coronavirus (COVID-19) response. The items, which are being stored at the National Health Fund (NHF) warehouse in Kingston, include ventilators, intensive care unit (ICU) beds, stretchers, infrared thermometers, and N95 masks. These were sourced from several...

Jamaica will not be using the antimalarial drug, hydroxychloroquine, to treat persons who have contracted the coronavirus (COVID-19), says Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie. She said that the decision was taken by the Ministry, following a recommendation from a committee of experts from across the island who are responsible for reviewing the...

Before the Easter school break ends, Jamaicans will know whether schools will be reopened and also whether the school year will be extended. The nation will also be informed of what decisions have been taken regarding the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examination. During a virtual press conference from Jamaica House on Wednesday (April 8), Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew...

 

The Government has made adjustments to the opening hours for markets over the next five days, in an effort to reduce the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19). Speaking at a digital press conference at Jamaica House on Wednesday (April 8), Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said that on Holy Thursday markets will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00...