Members of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) have been called on to take steps to contain the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases, such as measles and rubella, while simultaneously undertaking coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccinations. Director, Dr. Carissa Etienne, said this is imperative as uncontrolled outbreaks of measles and other preventable diseases “could further stretch our health systems to their breaking point”....

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL   Confirmed Cases 141 45,145   SEX CLASSIFICATION       Females 76 25,254   Males 65 19,888   Under Investigation 0 3   AGE RANGE 2 years to 91 years 1 day to 108 years             PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES       Clarendon 14 2,482   Hanover...

Residents of Westmoreland are encouraged to destroy mosquito breeding sites, and protect themselves from mosquito bites by wearing appropriate clothing, and using repellent, nets and screens. The call comes from Medical Officer of Health for the parish, Dr. Marcia Graham, who points out that the Aedes index in the parish has increased. She was addressing the recent monthly meeting of...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government remains committed to taking steps to boost the complement of nurses in Jamaica’s public health system, in order to address the shortage of personnel largely as a result of attrition. These measures, Mr. Holness said, include continued pursuit of bilateral arrangements and bolstering the availability of training opportunities and resources...

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL   NOTES Confirmed Cases 140 44,642   SEX CLASSIFICATION       Females 87 24,977   Males 52 19,661   Under Investigation 1 4   AGE RANGE 1 day to 97 years 1 day to 108 years             PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES       Clarendon 3 2,443  ...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says despite some degree of reluctance and hesitancy by a number or persons to being vaccinated against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the Government is not considering making it mandatory. While noting that this is “not unheard of”, citing legislation in the case of children, he said it is not, in principle, the policy...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has informed that the country is boosting its capacity to test for variant strains of the coronavirus (COVID-19) locally. Addressing the House of Representatives on April 21, Dr. Tufton acknowledged the support of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Government of the United States in financing equipment for...