NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 312 83,342 SEX CLASSIFICATION     Females 169 47,394 Males 143 35,945 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 6 days to 97 years 1 day to 108 years         PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES     Clarendon 21 4,416 Hanover 14 2,723 Kingston & St. Andrew 75 20,646 Manchester...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness on Monday (September 27) signed agreements with 11 private entities to administer the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines to Jamaicans across the island. Speaking at the signing ceremony held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said that the Government is pleased to partner with the private participants...

  NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 252 83,030 SEX CLASSIFICATION     Females 142 47,225 Males 110 35,799 Under Investigation 0 6 AGE RANGE 3 months to 91 years 1 day to 108 years         PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES     Clarendon 10 4,395 Hanover 6 2,709 Kingston & St. Andrew 65 20,575 Manchester...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says vaccination against the coronavirus (CoVID-19) represents Jamaica’s way out of the pandemic. He noted that while measures such as curfews and lockdowns have served to slow virus transmission, these cannot be imposed indefinitely. Mr. Holness said that Jamaica’s challenge with the pandemic is further compounded by persons, who want the measures discontinued,...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the government will have to carefully explore how best to treat with coronavirus (CoVID-19) misinformation circulating across Jamaica. Speaking during a CoVID-19 vaccination blitz at the Pembroke Hall community centre in St. Andrew on Friday (September 24), Mr. Holness said the “pandemic” of CoVID-19 misinformation posed a distraction to the government, in...

With tourism workers reportedly flocking to vaccination sites in resort towns across the island, two south-coast entities are being praised for having 100 per cent of their staff fully vaccinated. Jakes Hotel and Jack Sprat Restaurant and Bar, both in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth, now have the unique distinction on achieving 100 per cent staff take-up of the COVID-19 vaccine....

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is moving to make travel with Jamaica’s vaccination card more seamless by establishing a system for verifying the validity of the vaccination status of Jamaicans. The Prime Minister’s announcement comes following concerns being raised after it emerged that the United Kingdom’s Government does not recognise the vaccination status of Jamaicans...