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Chief Executive Officer of JANAAC, Sharonmae Shirley, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, on February 26.
Chief Executive Officer of JANAAC, Sharonmae Shirley, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, on February 26.

Three Entities Certified to Test for COVID-19

The Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) is reporting that since the launch of the Pre-Accreditation Approval Programme (PAAP) for coronavirus (COVID-19) testing, in January 2021, three entities have been certified under the programme. “We would like to celebrate granting...
Regional Technical Director, Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) Dr. Dianne Campbell-Stennett.
Regional Technical Director, Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) Dr. Dianne Campbell-Stennett.

St. James Business Operators Urged to do More to Contain COVID-19
Councillor Devon Brown of the Hopewell Division, lays flowers in honour of National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, at a ceremony at his birthplace in Blenheim, Hanover, on Wednesday, February 24, to mark the 137th anniversary of his birth.
Councillor Devon Brown of the Hopewell Division, lays flowers in honour of National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, at a ceremony at his birthplace in Blenheim, Hanover, on Wednesday, February 24, to mark the 137th anniversary of his birth.

Hanover Residents Urged To Emulate Bustamante In COVID-10 Fight
Director of Family Health Services in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Melody Ennis
Director of Family Health Services in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Melody Ennis

Health Ministry Trains Critical Personnel In Preparation For COVID-19 Vaccine
Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne. (Photo © PAHO/WHO)
Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne. (Photo © PAHO/WHO)

Vaccines Distributed Through COVAX Are Safe And Effective – PAHO Head

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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the virtual COVID Conversations press briefing on February 23.
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Compliance With COVID-19 Protocols Essential – Dr. Tufton

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says that compliance with the provisions under the Disaster Risk Management Act (DRMA) is “absolutely essential” in reducing the transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19) These include physical distancing, staying at home, avoiding crowded situations, frequently washing and sanitising hands and surfaces, wearing masks, obeying the quarantine rules, among other measures....
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Hon. Christopher Tufton addresses Tuesday
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$48.7 Million Reallocated To Hire Additional Health Staff

The Government has reallocated $48.7 million of the funds budgeted for the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine risk mitigation programme to hire additional health staff and improve conditions for workers. Speaking at a COVID Conversations press conference on Tuesday (February 23), Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said that the adjustments were made in light of public concerns regarding...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, fields questions from media personnel during the virtual COVID Conversations press briefing at the Ministry’s office in New Kingston on Tuesday (February 23).
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Jamaicans Urged To Avoid Non-Emergency Hospital Visits

As hospitals see an increase in coronavirus (COVID-19) patients, Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is urging Jamaicans not to visit these facilities at this time, unless absolutely necessary. He is advising patients with non-emergency conditions to, instead, visit their nearest health centre. “If you don’t need to go to a hospital, please do not. At this...
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UK Travel Restrictions To Be Extended

The Government of Jamaica will be extending the current travel restrictions and protocols for travellers from the United Kingdom until Monday, March 15, 2021. This means: The current ban on direct flights from the UK will remain in place. All non-Jamaicans who have been in the UK within the last 14 days prior to intended arrival date in Jamaica, who...
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