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Clinical Management Summary for Wednesday, November 17, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 97 90,467 SEX CLASSIFICATION Females 49 51,454 Males 48 39,010 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 2 years to 89 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF CASES...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaks in the House of Representatives on November 16.

$1.3 Billion For Digital Transformation Of The Health Sector

Acting United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Country Representative in Jamaica, Alex Gainer (left), responds to questions from journalists during a media round-table briefing, hosted by the US Embassy at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (November 16). Listening is Director for the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement at the Embassy, Linnisia Wahid.

US Gov’t Has Provided US$12 Million Towards Jamaica’s COVID-19 Response

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses attendees at the virtual opening of the 12th Annual National Health Research Conference on Wednesday (November 17).

Research On Jamaica’s COVID-19 Experience Can Bolster Health Sector Resilience

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PAHO Calls On Persons To Protect Themselves During Upcoming Holidays

4 years ago COVID-19 Vaccination

Pfizer Vaccination by Appointment Only for persons 50 years and older

The Ministry of Health & Wellness wishes to remind Jamaicans 50 years and older, who are now able to access the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine, that they must make an appointment to receive the dose. To become vaccinated, members of the public are asked to make their appointment using the Ministry of Health & Wellness’s website (www.moh.gov.jm) or...

4 years ago Health & Wellness

Percy Junor Hospital Gifted With Operating Theatre Bed Costing US $10, 250

The Percy Junor Hospital (PJH) in Manchester has been gifted with a new operating theatre bed valued at US $10,250, which will boost the facility’s capacity to perform the 600 operations it does annually. Senior Medical Officer at the hospital, Dr. Carlos Wilson explained that the bed, donated by the Rachael Dixon Memorial Fund (RDMF), has become the hospital’s primary...

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COVID-19 Update for Tuesday, November 16, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 29 90,370 SEX CLASSIFICATION Females 15 51,405 Males 14 38,962 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 31 days to 82 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF CASES Clarendon 2 4,878 Hanover 2 2,918 Kingston & St. Andrew 6 22,340 Manchester 0 5,941...

4 years ago COVID-19 Vaccination

Pfizer Vaccine now available to 50 years and older

Effective Tuesday, November 16, 2021, Jamaicans 50 years and older are able to access the first and second doses of the Pfizer vaccine currently in country. To become vaccinated, members of the public are encouraged to make an appointment using the Ministry of Health & Wellness’s website (www.moh.gov.jm) or by calling the National Vaccination Call Centre at 888-ONE-LOVE (888-663-5683). Persons...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point while making a statement during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 16).

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New Curfew Hours Take Effect Thursday

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced new curfew hours from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., seven days per week, effective Thursday (November 18). This new curfew hours will remain in effect for a three-week period ending December 9, 2021. Prime Minister Holness made the disclosure during a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 16)....

Director of the Tourism Linkages Network (TLN), Carolyn McDonald Riley.

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Tourism Health And Wellness Conference Begins November 18

Promotion of the country as a health and wellness destination will be the major focus of this year’s Jamaica Health and Wellness Tourism Conference, slated for Thursday, November 18 and Friday, November 19, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, beginning at 9:00 a.m. The theme for this year’s event is ‘Refresh, reboot, reawaken – the new world...

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COVID-19 Update for Monday, November 15, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 30 90,341 SEX CLASSIFICATION Females 20 51,390 Males 10 38,948 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 10 months to 94 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF CASES Clarendon 1 4,876 Hanover 0 2,916 Kingston & St. Andrew 10 22,334 Manchester 0 5,941...