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Closure of Select Vaccination Blitz Sites for Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Due to the high demand for the COVID-19 Vaccine, the Ministry of Health & Wellness wishes to advise the public that the following Blitz sites have reached their capacity for today, Tuesday, April 13, 2021:  National Arena in Kingston...
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COVID-19 Clinical Management Summary for Monday, April 12, 2021
A nurse administers the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine to a member of the public at the vaccination blitz at the Portmore HEART Academy on Saturday (April 10).​
A nurse administers the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine to a member of the public at the vaccination blitz at the Portmore HEART Academy on Saturday (April 10).​

COVID-19 Vaccine Does Not Impair Immune System
The Sean Lavery Faith Hall in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, was abuzz with activity on Sunday (April 11) as the Ministry of Health and Wellness carries out its mass coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination blitz.
The Sean Lavery Faith Hall in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, was abuzz with activity on Sunday (April 11) as the Ministry of Health and Wellness carries out its mass coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination blitz.

Westmoreland Exceeds Vaccination Target Sunday
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a vaccination blitz at the Sean Lavery Faith Hall in Savanna-La-Mar, Westmoreland, on Sunday (April 11).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a vaccination blitz at the Sean Lavery Faith Hall in Savanna-La-Mar, Westmoreland, on Sunday (April 11).

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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 32 days to 94 years 1 day to 108 years         PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES     Clarendon 6 2,357 Hanover 4 1,178 Kingston & St. Andrew 79 12,226 Manchester 14...
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President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Clifton Reader (right), speaks with (from left), operator of Pier 1 restaurant, Jason Russell and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Chukka Caribbean Adventures, Marc Melville, prior to the start of a press conference at the restaurant on Saturday (April 10).
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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 Corridors Committee, John Byles, told JIS News that the move will propel Jamaica to “the front of the line” as a nation “that is taking the vaccination exercise very seriously.” “We are calling on all...
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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 Health & Wellness will now vaccinate persons who are 40 years and older and who suffer from one or more comorbid conditions; persons 50 years and older; and members of the public who are employed...
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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 minutes. As at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday (April 8), the Ministry began scheduling appointments for persons 60 years and older. Also able to register to receive the vaccine are staff members of the Department of...
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