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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, highlights an important matter while addressing a digital press conference on Monday (August 9). Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, highlights an important matter while addressing a digital press conference on Monday (August 9). (Donald De La Haye Photo)
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, highlights an important matter while addressing a digital press conference on Monday (August 9). Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, highlights an important matter while addressing a digital press conference on Monday (August 9). (Donald De La Haye Photo)

Curfew Hours Tightened as COVID-19 Cases Climb Swiftly

Curfew hours have been tightened further in the Government of Jamaica’s latest response to the continued rapid increase in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and hospitalisations in the country. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness made the announcement in a virtual...
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COVID-19 update of Sunday, August 8, 2021
Chief Medical Officer (CMO) in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor– McKenzie. (File Photo)
Chief Medical Officer (CMO) in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor– McKenzie. (File Photo)

Caution Urged As COVID-19 Positivity Rate Climbs
Public Health Nurse, Kingston and St. Andrew Health Department, Loraine Holt (right), administers the AstraZeneca coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine to Neville Grant during the Ministry of Health and Wellness’s first mobile vaccination drive on August 5 at the Sovereign Centre in St. Andrew.
Public Health Nurse, Kingston and St. Andrew Health Department, Loraine Holt (right), administers the AstraZeneca coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine to Neville Grant during the Ministry of Health and Wellness’s first mobile vaccination drive on August 5 at the Sovereign Centre in St. Andrew.

Vaccination Programme On The Move
Custodes or their representatives from the 14 parishes observe a moment of reflection after lighting candles in memory of persons who have died in communities across the country due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Occasion was a special virtual ceremony at the St. Theresa Roman Catholic Church in Vineyard Town, St. Andrew, on August 4. The ceremony was hosted by the National Chorale of Jamaica.
Custodes or their representatives from the 14 parishes observe a moment of reflection after lighting candles in memory of persons who have died in communities across the country due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Occasion was a special virtual ceremony at the St. Theresa Roman Catholic Church in Vineyard Town, St. Andrew, on August 4. The ceremony was hosted by the National Chorale of Jamaica.

Candles Lit To Honour Lives Lost To COVID-19

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COVID-19 update of Saturday, August 7, 2021

  NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 379 54,859 SEX CLASSIFICATION     Females 232 30,741 Males 147 24,115 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 4 months to 91 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES     Clarendon 7 2,859 Hanover 30 1,602 KSA 69 14,998 Manchester 36 3,413 Portland 3 1,625 St. Ann...
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COVID-19 update for Friday, August 6, 2021

  NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 315 54,480 SEX CLASSIFICATION     Females 185 30,509 Males 130 23,968 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 63 days to 93 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES     Clarendon 14 2,852 Hanover 18 1,572 KSA 91 14,930 Manchester 5 3,377 Portland 2 1,622 St. Ann...
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COVID-19 update for Thursday, August 5, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 326 54,165 SEX CLASSIFICATION Females 177 30,326 Males 149 23836 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 78 days to 99 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES Clarendon 13 2,838 Hanover 12 1,554 KSA 67 14,838 Manchester 55 3,371 Portland 0 1,620 St. Ann 31 3,718 St. Catherine 51...
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COVID-19 update for Wednesday, August 4, 2021

  NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 200 53,839 SEX CLASSIFICATION     Females 110 30,149 Males 90 23,687 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 3 months to 97 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES     Clarendon 3 2,825 Hanover 0 1,542 KSA 71 14,772 Manchester 16 3,317 Portland 2 1,620 St. Ann...
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COVID-19 update for Tuesday, August 3, 2021

  NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 96 53,639 SEX CLASSIFICATION     Females 49 30,038 Males 47 23,598 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 3 years to 87 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES     Clarendon 6 2,822 Hanover 1 1,542 KSA 37 14,701 Manchester 9 3,302 Portland 1 1,618 St. Ann...
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COVID-19 update of Monday, August 2, 2021

  NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 115 53,543 SEX CLASSIFICATION     Females 71 29,989 Males 44 23,551 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 2 days to 90 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES     Clarendon 4 2,816 Hanover 1 1,541 KSA 35 14,664 Manchester 13 3,293 Portland 4 1,617 St. Ann...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
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Preparations Underway for Jamaica 60

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says that preparations are in high gear to mark the country’s 60th anniversary of Independence in 2022.   “We are already on our way with the Jamaica 60 logo, which was selected through a competition,” she said in a video message aired at the National Emancipation and Independence thanksgiving service held...
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