Director of Family Health Services in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Melody Ennis, is appealing for citizens in western Jamaica to get the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine once it becomes available. She said that the vaccine is critical in reducing the transmission of infection, thereby ensuring that the economy can fully reopen and that a normal way of life...

I had a virtual meeting with members of the Jamaica Umbrella Group of Churches (JUGC), this morning (Tuesday, March 2). As was articulated in the press briefing on Sunday, for the period March 1-22, all Churches will engage in only online services. During that period, a maximum of 10 persons (including clergy) will be allowed to be physically present at...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Government plans to identify and source a total of four million doses of vaccines by March 2022. He said that the four million doses will inoculate at least 65 per cent of the Jamaican population against the coronavirus (COVID-19). “We are in very advanced discussions with some other...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is assuring that no one will be allowed to interfere with the impending coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination process for Jamaicans. “All our Ministers, all our political personnel have been directed that they must not interfere in the established schedule of inoculation. Nobody must call any Minister or any political figure to jump the line...

Private schools have now been included in the no face-to-face rule that has been put in place for public educational institutions. This, as the Government further tightens measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), which has seen a spike in cases in recent weeks. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during a virtual press...

The public gathering limit will remain at 10 persons until March 22 as the Government continues to review measures to further control the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). This was disclosed by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who said this number may be reduced if the Government does not get the intended results from the new and stricter...

Beginning Monday (March 1), persons 60 years and older will be required to remain at home, in keeping with the enhanced measures to control the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). This follows the revision of the current stay-at-home measure to reduce the age limit from 65 years, to further protect this vulnerable group in light of the recent spike in...