The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) is committed to the defence and security of Jamaicans and Jamaica’s interests. In order to do this, the Force prioritizes maintaining combat effectiveness, which includes preserving fit, competent and capable servicepersons. Notwithstanding, the JDF respects the right of every service member to choose whether or not to take the COVID - 19 vaccine. All members...

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL   NOTES Confirmed Cases 104 47,776   SEX CLASSIFICATION       Females 59 26,715   Males 45 21,058   Under Investigation 0 3   AGE RANGE 1 year to 100 years 1 day to 108 years             PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES       Clarendon 0 2,602  ...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says that Jamaica now has 723 hospital beds for coronavirus (COVID-19) patients. The amount, he said, is inclusive of the field hospitals.  A total of 26 High Dependency Unit (HDU) and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds were purchased. Dr. Tufton noted that between January and March 10, 2020, hospitals began...

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 100 47,672 SEX CLASSIFICATION     Females 53 26,653 Males 44 21,013 Under Investigation 3 6 AGE RANGE 1 year to 92 years 1 day to 108 years         PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES     Clarendon 4 2,602 Hanover 1 1,267 Kingston & St. Andrew 22 13,388 Manchester 6...

Front-line workers are to receive special recognition for their contribution to the country, particularly for their vital role in the local management of the COVID-19 pandemic. The disclosure was made by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, during a JIS virtual ‘Think Tank’ recently. “Our front-line workers – our nurses, our doctors, our police officers and...

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says that the Denham Town Golden Age Home in Kingston has not recorded a positive case of the coronavirus (COVID-19) to date. He gave this update during his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 19). “To date, 220 persons have been infected with...

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL   Confirmed Cases 93 47,572   SEX CLASSIFICATION       Females 43 26,600   Males 50 20,969   Under Investigation 0 3   AGE RANGE 7 months to 91 years 1 day to 108 years             PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES       Clarendon 4 2,598   Hanover...