Gov’t Pushing Back Against Anti-Vaxxers
Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Government will be redoubling its efforts to push back against anti-vaccination crusaders, who continue …
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COVID-19 Update for Sunday, April 11, 2021
NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 263 42,763 SEX CLASSIFICATION Females 137 23,945 Males 126 18,815 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE …
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Select Vaccination Blitz Open until 8:00 p.m. | Government workers added
The Ministry of Health & Wellness has announced that 10 vaccination blitz sites will operate until 8:00 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, April 12 and …
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Over 18,000 vaccinated on Day 3, Blitz open Until Tuesday
The islandwide vaccination blitz will continue until Tuesday, April 13, 2021. The national arena in Kingston will remain open on Monday and Tuesday to vaccinate …
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Tourism Stakeholders Want Resilient Corridors to be Fully Vaccinated
Tourism stakeholders are appealing for strong take-up of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine among workers and operators in the resilient corridors. Chairman of the Tourism Resilient …
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More Than 1000 Vaccinated at Montego Bay Convention Centre
More than 1000 persons received the first of two doses of the AstraZeneca coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine on Saturday (April 10) at a vaccination blitz held …
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Vaccinating Tourism Workers Puts Jamaica Ahead of the Game – Minister Bartlett
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says that vaccinating Jamaica’s front line tourism workers will serve as a major marketing position for the country and provide …
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Three New Categories now Eligible for Vaccination
Three new categories of persons have been added to the group of Jamaicans, who can be vaccinated commencing Sunday, April 11, 2021. The Ministry of …
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Booking Vaccination Appointment Online is Easy
Booking a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination appointment online through the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ website is easy and convenient, with the process taking about five …
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Rollout of Vaccination Blitz in Hanover April 10
The Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination blitz is set to roll out in Hanover at three locations in the capital, Lucea, on Saturday, April 10, starting …
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Spanish Town Gets Field Hospital for COVID-19 Patients
The coronavirus (COVID-19) field hospital, which was previously set up at the National Chest Hospital in St. Andrew, has been redeployed to the Spanish Town …
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Vaccination Blitz In Westmoreland this Weekend
Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, has informed that there will be a vaccination blitz in the parish this weekend. She was …
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1,000 Targeted To Receive Vaccine At Montego Bay Convention Centre Saturday
Medical Officer of Health for St. James, Dr. Tanique Bailey-Small, says that 1,000 people are being targeted to receive the coronavirus (COVID-19 vaccine at a …
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Vaccination Blitz at Portmore HEART Academy (2nd set) (PHOTOS)
50,000 Targeted In Four-Day Vaccination Blitz
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is looking to administer 50,000 coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccinations at blitz events across the island over the next four days. …
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PHOTOS: Vaccination Blitz at the Portmore HEART Academy
No Local Reports Of Rare Blood Clots Linked To AstraZeneca Vaccine
Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, says, to date, there have been no local reports of blood clots with low platelets possibly associated with …
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CMO Reports Decline in Virus Reproduction Rate
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is reporting a decline in the country’s reproduction rate for the coronavirus (COVID-19), indicating a slowing of the virus’ …
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Teachers And Hotel Workers Added For Vaccines Now
Teachers and hotel workers have now been added to the categories of persons who are qualified to receive the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine being given across …
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75,000 Doses Of AstraZeneca Vaccine Arrived Yesterday
Jamaica yesterday (April 8) received its third shipment of AstraZeneca vaccine to help in its fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19). The shipment, totalling 75,000 doses, …
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