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President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Clifton Reader (right), speaks with (from left), operator of Pier 1 restaurant, Jason Russell and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Chukka Caribbean Adventures, Marc Melville, prior to the start of a press conference at the restaurant on Saturday (April 10).
President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Clifton Reader (right), speaks with (from left), operator of Pier 1 restaurant, Jason Russell and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Chukka Caribbean Adventures, Marc Melville, prior to the start of a press conference at the restaurant on Saturday (April 10).

Tourism Stakeholders Want Resilient Corridors to be Fully Vaccinated

Tourism stakeholders are appealing for strong take-up of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine among workers and operators in the resilient corridors. Chairman of the Tourism Resilient Corridors Committee, John Byles, told JIS News that the move will propel Jamaica to “the...
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), is in discussion with Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmond Bartlett, during a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination blitz at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Saturday (April 10).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), is in discussion with Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmond Bartlett, during a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination blitz at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Saturday (April 10).

More Than 1000 Vaccinated at Montego Bay Convention Centre
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (standing right) engages with Community Health Aides during a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination blitz at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Saturday (April 10).
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (standing right) engages with Community Health Aides during a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination blitz at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Saturday (April 10).

Vaccinating Tourism Workers Puts Jamaica Ahead of the Game – Minister Bartlett

Three New Categories now Eligible for Vaccination
(FILE) Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), observes as public health nurse, Kathy-Ann Bryan, vaccinates 75-year old resident at the Golden Age Home in Kingston, Bridge Baker, against the coronavirus (COVID-19). Dr. Tufton visited the facility on Tuesday (March 23) to observe administration of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination to senior citizens, 75 years and older. The facility houses one of several COVID-19 vaccination sites in the Corporate Area.
(FILE) Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), observes as public health nurse, Kathy-Ann Bryan, vaccinates 75-year old resident at the Golden Age Home in Kingston, Bridge Baker, against the coronavirus (COVID-19). Dr. Tufton visited the facility on Tuesday (March 23) to observe administration of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination to senior citizens, 75 years and older. The facility houses one of several COVID-19 vaccination sites in the Corporate Area.

Rollout of Vaccination Blitz in Hanover April 10

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CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Booking Vaccination Appointment Online is Easy

Booking a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination appointment online through the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ website is easy and convenient, with the process taking about five minutes. As at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday (April 8), the Ministry began scheduling appointments for persons 60 years and older. Also able to register to receive the vaccine are staff members of the Department of...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), tries out one of the beds in the field hospital at the Spanish Town Hospital, which was officially opened to patients on Friday (April 9). Looking on are Chief Medical Officer, Spanish Town Hospital, Dr. Jacqueline James (right), and Medical Doctor, Dr. Aneita Beckford.
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Spanish Town Gets Field Hospital for COVID-19 Patients

The coronavirus (COVID-19) field hospital, which was previously set up at the National Chest Hospital in St. Andrew, has been redeployed to the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine. This field hospital was donated by the United Sates (US) Government through the US Embassy in Jamaica. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, toured the relocated facility...
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Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, addresses the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation in Savanna-la-Mar on Thursday (April 8).
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Vaccination Blitz In Westmoreland this Weekend

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, has informed that there will be a vaccination blitz in the parish this weekend. She was addressing the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation in Savanna-la-Mar on April 8. “For the blitz, we are encouraging you to make your appointment online or you can call the 888-ONE LOVE number. These...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. speaking at the Ministry’s weekly virtual COVID Conversations on Thursday (April 8).
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

50,000 Targeted In Four-Day Vaccination Blitz

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is looking to administer 50,000 coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccinations at blitz events across the island over the next four days. Targeted are persons aged 60 years and over, teachers and other employees of educational institutions, persons employed to Jamaica Customs, the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Jamaica Fire Brigade, Department of Correctional Services, and...
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