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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (right ), in conversation with Jade Monique Davis (2nd right) and Adam Davis (2nd left), on day one of the four-day children’s coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination blitz at the National Arena, on Saturday (August 21). At left is nurse, Patricia Coates. (Rudranath Fraser photo)
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (right ), in conversation with Jade Monique Davis (2nd right) and Adam Davis (2nd left), on day one of the four-day children’s coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination blitz at the National Arena, on Saturday (August 21). At left is nurse, Patricia Coates. (Rudranath Fraser photo)

Children’s COVID-19 Vaccination Blitz Proceeding Smoothly

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination blitz for children, 12-18 years, has been proceeding smoothly at the various designated centres. This, she said, was based on what she saw during her visit...
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaking during a virtual press conference hosted by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information on August 19.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaking during a virtual press conference hosted by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information on August 19.

COVID-19 Vaccinations for the General Public to Resume on August 25
Proud parents, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most. Hon. Juliet Holness, with sons – Matthew (left) and Adam, who display their coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination cards which they received after being inoculated with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at Jamaica College on Sunday (August 22). The institution is one of several designated centres islandwide being used for the COVID-19 vaccination blitz for children, 12-18 years, which commenced on Saturday (August 21) and concludes on Tuesday (August 24). Mr. and Mrs. Holness were among the many parents and guardians accompanying youngsters for their vaccinations with the Pfizer brand.
Proud parents, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most. Hon. Juliet Holness, with sons – Matthew (left) and Adam, who display their coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination cards which they received after being inoculated with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at Jamaica College on Sunday (August 22). The institution is one of several designated centres islandwide being used for the COVID-19 vaccination blitz for children, 12-18 years, which commenced on Saturday (August 21) and concludes on Tuesday (August 24). Mr. and Mrs. Holness were among the many parents and guardians accompanying youngsters for their vaccinations with the Pfizer brand.

PHOTOS: Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness & Mrs. Juliet Holness Accompany Sons to Children’s COVID-19 Vaccination Blitz
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Western Regional Health Authority Taking Steps to Provide More COVID-19 Hospital Beds

Prime Minister Urges More Jamaicans to Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19

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General public asked to set new vaccination appointments

Members of the public who have vaccination appointments for Saturday, August 21 through to Tuesday, August 24 (2021) are asked to make new appointments. To do so, members of the public can contact their local health department or otherwise visit the online vaccination appointment portal at https://www.moh.gov.jm. The only EXCEPTION is for persons who had appointments at the University Hospital...
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Vaccination Sites-Manchester, Clarendon and St. Elizabeth

The Ministry of Health and Wellness will continue vaccination sessions from Saturday, August 21 to Tuesday, August 24, 2021 across the island for children ages 12 to 14 years with chronic illnesses, children 15 to 18 years old, teachers, parents and school staff.   Regular vaccination for the public resumes on Wednesday, August 25.   Please see below schedule for...
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Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses newly installed Justices of the Peace for Manchester, during their commissioning ceremony at Church Teachers
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New Manchester JPs Encouraged To Join The Fight Against COVID-19

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is encouraging the newest cohort of Justices of the Peace (JPs) for Manchester to join the fight to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Jamaica. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony for the 60 newly minted JPs at Church Teachers’ College in Mandeville, on Thursday (August 19), Mr. Chuck said they could play a...
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COVID-19 Update for Thursday, August 19, 2021

  NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 556 60,488 SEX CLASSIFICATION     Females 317 34,059 Males 239 26,426 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 65 days to 94 years 1 day to 108 years         PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES     Clarendon 22 3,099 Hanover 45 1,886 Kingston & St. Andrew 117 16,153 Manchester...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a virtual press conference on Thursday (August 19).
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No Funeral Services From August 25 to September 7

No funeral services will be allowed during the period August 25 to September 7, as the Government moves to contain the current spike in novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during a digital press conference on Thursday (August 19), where he outlined new coronavirus (COVID-19) containment measures. Mr. Holness said, however, that...
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Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne. (Photo © PAHO/WHO)
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PAHO Urges Investment in Mental Health Programmes

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Dr. Carissa Etienne, is encouraging member countries to follow through on planned investments in mental health service delivery, which she says is foundational to the region’s coronavirus (COVID-19) response. Speaking during PAHO’s COVID-19 digital briefing on Wednesday (August 18), Dr. Etienne said while many countries have prioritised mental health by integrating support for service...
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