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Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne.

PAHO Advises Caution In Reopening Schools

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is recommending that member countries adopt a phased approach to reopening schools for face-to-face learning in the 2021/22 academic year, in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Director, Dr. Carissa Etienne, says this approach...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), addressing a recent press conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, during which he provided an update on the National Vaccination Implementation Plan and the role of faith-based organisations in the undertaking. Others (from left) are President, Jamaica Evangelical Alliance, Reverend Dr. Peter Garth, and President of the Jamaica Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Pastor Everette Brown.

Churches Endorse National COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. JIS File Photo: Mark Bell

Tourism Ministry On A Drive To Get Industry Workers Vaccinated

COVID-19 Update for Wednesday, August 25, 2021

COVID-19 Update for Tuesday, August 24, 2021

5 years ago Coronavirus

Over 21,000 Jamaicans vaccinated in One Day

Over 21,000 Jamaicans were vaccinated on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, as the Ministry of Health & Wellness continued its four day special vaccination blitz across the island. This number represents a record for the highest number of persons vaccinated in one day since the COVID-19 Vaccination programme began in March. Approximately 40% of those vaccinated on Tuesday, were children between...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre), receive the 115,200 doses of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccines, acquired through the African Medical Supplies Platform (AMSP), from United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Resident Representative in Jamaica, Mariko Kagoshima. The presentation was made at the National Health Fund in Kingston, on Monday (August 23). The vaccines were dispatched through UNICEF.

5 years ago Coronavirus

Jamaica Receives 115,200 Doses Of Johnson And Johnson COVID-19 Vaccines

Jamaica has received 115,200 doses of the Johnson and Johnson coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines through the African Medical Supplies Platform (AMSP). The single-dose vaccines, which arrived on Monday evening (August 23), were dispatched through the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and are the first of two shipments. The Government is slated to receive the second later this month, which would bring...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), addresses a press conference providing an update on the National Vaccination Implementation Plan. The press conference was held on August 19 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston. Also pictured are President of the Jamaica Evangelical Alliance, Reverend Dr. Peter Garth (left), and President of the Jamaica Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Pastor Everette Brown.

5 years ago Coronavirus

The Best Vaccine Is The One Available – Tufton

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is advising persons not to delay in getting vaccinated against the coronavirus (COVID-19). Vouching for the safety of all the vaccines brought into the country, he noted that all the vaccines have been subject to clinical trials and the results reviewed by the World Health Organization (WHO). “Persons have said to...

Senior Manager Health Services at the Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Noelle Campbell, addresses a JIS Think Tank on CPR Week 2021.

5 years ago Health & Wellness

CPR Week 2021, August 23-28

The Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) will observe Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Week 2021, August 23 to 28 under the theme ‘Keep Pumping’. Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, Senior Manager for Health Services at the HFJ, Noelle Campbell, gave the reason for this year’s theme. “This theme was generated as a result of recognising that in the COVID crisis...

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Clinical Management Summary for Monday, August 23, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 752 63,464 SEX CLASSIFICATION Females 450 35,823 Males 302 27,638 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 12 days to 98 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES Clarendon 44 3,236 Hanover 39 2,022 KSA 113 16,636 Manchester 41 4,252 Portland 22 1,757 St. Ann...

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

COVID-19 Update for Sunday, August 22, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 879 62,712 SEX CLASSIFICATION Females 509 35,374 Males 370 27,335 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 2 days to 96 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES Clarendon 56 3,192 Hanover 52 1,983 Kingston & St. Andrew 145 16,522 Manchester...

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)

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

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 to several locations over the weekend and reports received. Additionally, the Minister said she was pleased with the outturn of...