COVID-19 Update for Thursday, January 14, 2021
NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 77 13,992 SEX CLASSIFICATION Males 31 6,361 Females 46 7,629 Under …
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Vaccine Deployment Under COVAX Facility To Get Under Way By March
The deployment of coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines in countries across the Americas under the World Health Organization (WHO) COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access (COVAX) Facility is anticipated …
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COVID-19 Testing Capacity Of Private Labs Boosted
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is distributing 30,000 antigen test kits and reader machines to six private laboratories, to increase national testing capacity for …
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Islandwide Curfew, other Measures Extended until January 31
While the Ministry of Health & Wellness continues to assess the degree of spread of COVID-19 over the holiday season, the Government of Jamaica has …
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COVID-19 Update for Wednesday, January 13, 2021
NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL NOTES Confirmed Cases 63 13,915 SEX CLASSIFICATION Males 25 6,330 …
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Residents Of St. Ann And Manchester Urged To Adhere To COVID-19 Safeguards
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is urging residents of St. Ann and Manchester to adhere to coronavirus (COVID-19) prevention protocols, …
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No Extension To Enhanced COVID-19 Measures In Westmoreland After Jan. 15
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says there will not be an extension to the enhanced COVID-19 measures for the parish …
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Jamaica To Explore Access To Safe Vaccines Outside Of COVAX Facility
The Government, through Cabinet, has agreed to begin exploring Jamaica’s access to safe vaccines, outside of the COVAX facility. Additionally, agreement has been reached to …
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PAHO Raised Over US$263 Million In 2020 To Help Member Countries Fight COVID-19
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) raised more than US$263 million in donations during 2020, to provide member countries with technical support and supplies to …
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COVID-19 Survivor Shares Her Experience
Sasheena Douglas admits that she knew the coronavirus (COVID-19) should not be taken lightly, because of the toll it takes on the body; however, she …
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Parliamentary Statement by the Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, MP at Gordon House, Kingston on Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Re: Update on COVID-19 and the move towards Vaccine Deployment Madam Speaker, since March of 2020, Jamaica has been on a long sojourn through many …
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Crescent Primary Lauded For Establishing Isolation Unit
State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, is lauding the administration of Crescent Primary School in St. Catherine for …
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COVID-19 Update for Monday, January 11, 2021
NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 123 13,760 SEX CLASSIFICATION Males 72 6,262 Females 51 7,496 Under …
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Government Examining Options to Address Loss of Teaching Time Due to COVID-19 – PM Holness
Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government of Jamaica is moving with alacrity to ensure Jamaican students can participate in the digital age with devices …
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Head Of SWTRC Pleased With Mental Health First Responders Programme
Head of the Social Work Training and Research Centre (SWTRC), University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus, Cerita Buchanan, is proud to see her …
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Negril Tourism Stakeholders Urged To Ensure Compliance With Enhanced COVID-19 Measures
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has called on stakeholders in Negril, Westmoreland, to exercise a greater level of compliance in keeping with the enhanced …
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COVID19 Update for Sunday, January 10, 2021
NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 89 13,637 SEX CLASSIFICATION Males 34 6,190 Females 55 7,445 …
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COVID-19 Update for Tuesday, January 5, 2021
NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL NOTES Confirmed Cases 84 13,330 SEX CLASSIFICATION Males 34 6,068 Females 50 7,260 Under Investigation 0 …
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Twelve Caregivers Test Positive for COVID-19 at Maxfield Park Children’s Home
The Maxfield Park Children’s Home located in Kingston has reported that 12 caregivers have tested positive for COVID-19. The home currently has 92 children and …
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Health Ministry On Campaign To Control Diabetes In Jamaica
The Ministry of Health and Wellness has put together a number of initiatives geared towards the control of diabetes in Jamaica. In an interview with …
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