Jamaica is slated to get a US$1.22-million grant from the Government of Japan in support of the country’s coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination programme, now under way. The provision will fund the acquisition of cold chain equipment and capacity-building assistance to ensure equitable administration of COVID-19 vaccines. It forms part of Japan’s Emergency Grant Aid of US$11.1 million, being channelled through the...

Director of Family Health Services in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Melody Ennis, says Jamaicans will see a difference in Coronavirus (COVID-19)-related  hospialisations and deaths as more persons become vaccinated. Dr. Ennis, who was addressing the Ministry’s virtual COVID Conversations on April 29, urged patience as the country waits to see the results of vaccination, particularly among vulnerable...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says that Jamaicans who got their first dose of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine in March will begin to receive their second dose during the first week of May. Jamaica received a shipment of 55,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine through the COVAX Facility on Monday (April 26), which will be...

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Dr. Carissa Etienne, is calling on countries with extra doses of coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines to consider donating a “significant portion” to the Americas. She said that “these life-saving doses are desperately needed and will be promptly used”. Dr. Etienne, who was addressing PAHO’s COVID-19 digital press briefing on Wednesday (April 28), said that “timing...

The Caribbean Poison Information Network (CARPIN) is calling for a switch to more sustainable agricultural practices that do not rely heavily on the use of Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs). HHPs in agriculture have been found to be hazardous and a shift from the use of these substances can enhance human health and the environment while simultaneously creating appreciable economic gains....

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says that while the coronavirus (COVID-19) numbers and positivity rate are trending downwards, Jamaicans should continue adhering to the infection prevention and control measures in order to avoid a third wave of the virus. He said Jamaica has, so far, experienced two surges of COVID-19, noting that “the consequences of...

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL    NOTES Confirmed Cases 164 45,578 SEX CLASSIFICATION     Females 89 25,513 Males 75 20,062 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 89 days to 96 years 1 day to 108 years   PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES       Clarendon 6 2,498 Hanover 4 1,215 KSA 34 12,988 Manchester 12 2,732 Portland 5...