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...

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...

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...

  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...

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...

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...

Children, 12 years and older, with comorbidities are being targeted for the upcoming islandwide coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination blitz, slated for Saturday, August 21 to Tuesday, August 24. Students, aged 15-18 years who will be sitting exit exams, will also be prioritised. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the announcement during a virtual press conference hosted...