Data collection for the 2021 Reproductive Health Survey (RHS) is now under  way. The RHS is a household survey that looks at the fertility, contraception, and reproductive health of women and men aged 15 to 49 years. The survey, being conducted by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) on behalf of the National Family Planning Board (NFPB), began the week...

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 351 68,482 SEX CLASSIFICATION Females 183 38,742 Males 168 29,737 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 54 days to 97 years 1 day to 108 years       PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES     Clarendon 23 3,475 Hanover 14 2,261 Kingston & St. Andrew 96 17,594 Manchester 17 4,627 Portland 3...

The Medical Services Branch of the Jamaica Constabulary Force is reporting that the Force’s vaccination blitz at the National Police College on Sunday, August 29, was a success.   According to Dr. George Leveridge, clinical director of the Branch, the blitz provided an opportunity for sworn and unsworn members of the JCF and their families to get vaccinated with any...

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public that its Old Harbour Tax Office will be closed on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, and for the remainder of the week (September 2 – 3, 2021). The Tax Authority has taken the decision to close its Old Harbour operations due to the confirmation of several positive COVID-19 cases at the location and to...

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Dr. Carissa Etienne, says experts are conducting studies, clinical trials, and data collection to determine whether scientific evidence emerging will support recommendations in some countries for the administration of a third dose of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine, also known as a booster. A booster is intended to further fortify the immune system against any...

  NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 729 68,131 SEX CLASSIFICATION     Females 436 38,559 Males 293 29,569 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 3 days to 99 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES     Clarendon 44 3,452 Hanover 43 2,247 KSA 116 17,498 Manchester 22 4,610 Portland 20 1,860 St. Ann...

The Jamaica Cancer Society is reminding members of the public that they have until September 30 to participate in the virtual 5K Run/Walk for its primary fundraiser – Relay for Life. “Persons can register to run, walk, race or [wheel] five kilometres (5K) at their own pace [and] within their own space, between now and September 30, 2021. This year,...