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The interior of the mobile field hospital, donated by the United States (US) Government, which was officially opened at the May Pen Hospital in Clarendon on Wednesday (September 15).
The interior of the mobile field hospital, donated by the United States (US) Government, which was officially opened at the May Pen Hospital in Clarendon on Wednesday (September 15).

May Pen Gets 40-Bed Field Hospital

A 40-bed mobile field hospital, donated by the United States (US) Government, was officially opened at the May Pen Hospital in Clarendon on Wednesday (September 15). The US$850,000 facility, which is equipped with a generator, is the second provided by...
MInister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
MInister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

Health Ministry Launches Revised Corporate Wellness Manual
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)

PAHO Encourages Member States To Reopen Schools Safely
Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) Managing Director, Milverton Reynolds, speaking during the launch of the institution’s $3 billion Social and Economic Recovery Vaccine (SERVE) Jamaica Programme, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on Wednesday (September 15).
Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) Managing Director, Milverton Reynolds, speaking during the launch of the institution’s $3 billion Social and Economic Recovery Vaccine (SERVE) Jamaica Programme, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on Wednesday (September 15).

MSMEs Impacted By COVID-19 To Benefit From $3 Billion In Loans And Grants
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking during the sitting of the House of Representatives on September 15.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking during the sitting of the House of Representatives on September 15.

Gov’t Engages Private Sector In Vaccine Delivery

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking during the sitting of the House of Representatives on September 15.
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Funerals Allowed With 20 Persons

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that effective September 18, funeral services will be allowed, but with a maximum of 20 persons, including mourners, clergy, and support personnel. He was speaking during the sitting of the House of Representatives on September 15. The Prime Minister noted that the Government is sensitive to the emotional impact that the prohibition...
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Director of Family Health Services in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Melody Ennis.
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Vaccines Prevent Illness, Not Cure Diseases – Dr. Ennis

Director of Family Health Services in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Melody Ennis, says while vaccines don’t cure diseases, they prevent severe illnesses from the viruses. Responding to questions at a virtual coronavirus (COVID-19) sensitisation session organised by the Kitson Town Baptist Church in St. Catherine, on Tuesday (September 14), Dr Ennis said smallpox, tuberculosis (TB) and several...
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COVID-19 Update for Wednesday, September 15, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 492 77,989 SEX CLASSIFICATION Females 280 44,339 Males 206 33,640 Under Investigation 6 10 AGE RANGE 27 days to 97 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES Clarendon 39 4,075 Hanover 19 2,575 Kingston & St. Andrew  131 19,433 Manchester 28 5,367 Portland 22 2,126 St. Ann 10 5,742...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking during the sitting of the House of Representatives on September 15.
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

PM Announces New COVID-19 Measures

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Wednesday (September 15), announced new measures aimed at containing the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The new measures, which become effective from Saturday, September 18 to Thursday, October 28, 2021, will see a discontinuation of the  three-day no-movement days. Speaking in the House of Representatives, Mr. Holness said that the curfew hours...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
Coronavirus

Reduction In COVID-19 Positivity And Reproductive Rates

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Coronavirus (COVID-19) positivity and reproductive rates are showing very good reduction signs. Addressing a virtual media update on the COVID-19 and vaccination implementation programme on September 14, the Minister said with the downward trend, this is an indication that the control measures are working and delivering their targeted...
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Clinical Management Summary For Tuesday, September 14, 2021

  NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 510 77,497 SEX CLASSIFICATION     Females 293 44,059 Males 216 33,434 Under Investigation 1 4 AGE RANGE 2 days to 103 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES     Clarendon 2 4,034 Hanover 27 2,556 KSA 88 19,306 Manchester 4 5,339 Portland 0 2,104 St. Ann...
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The Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
Coronavirus

Administration Of Pfizer Vaccine Suspended Until New Shipment Arrives

Effective Wednesday (September 15), administration of the Pfizer coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine will be suspended until a second shipment arrives from the United States (US) within the next two to three weeks. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, who made the disclosure during a press conference on Tuesday (September 14), said that administration of the more than...
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