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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), examines a shipment of AstraZeneca vaccine from the COVAX Facility, which arrived at the Norman Manley International Airport on Monday (April 26). Sharing the moment (at left) is PAHO/WHO Country Representative for Jamaica, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands, Bernadette Theodore Gandi.

55,000 Doses of AstraZeneca Vaccine Arrived Yesterday

Jamaica received another 55,000 doses of the coronavirus (COVID-19) AstraZeneca vaccine through the COVAX Facility on Monday (April 26). The shipment was met on arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport, in Kingston, by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr....

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

PAHO Members Called on to Contain Spread of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

COVID-19 Update For Sunday, April 25, 2021

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, addresses the recent monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, in Savanna-la-Mar.

Residents in Westmoreland Encouraged to Destroy Mosquito Breeding Sites

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), responds to Television Jamaica (TVJ) journalist, Kirk Wright, during the first in a series of one-on-one media interviews dubbed ‘All Access with Prime Minister Andrew Holness’, which was conducted recently at the Prime Minister’s Official Residence – Vale Royal. The weekly series will see Mr. Holness engaging a representative from a media house each week in a 10-minute session during which they will pose questions to him on matters relating to crime, the economy and the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. (Dave Reid Photo)

Government Committed To Boosting Complement Of Nurses

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COVID-19 Update For Thursday, April 22, 2021

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. (Michael Sloley Photo) File Photo

5 years ago Coronavirus

Gov’t Not Making COVID-19 Vaccine Mandatory – PM

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, speaks in the House of Representatives on April 21.

5 years ago Coronavirus

Jamaica Boosts Capacity To Test For Variant Strains Of COVID-19

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...

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Do Not Spread False Information – Health Minister

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says members of the public should refrain from spreading false information and verbally attacking healthcare workers who have done their job with distinction in the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19). “The anti-vax movement is alive and active and with each day we do experience in public health, whether through cyber...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses yesterday

5 years ago Coronavirus

Vaccinations By Appointment Only For Priority Groups

Beginning Monday, April 26, 2021, vaccinations will be done for all phase-one persons by appointment only. Phase-one persons include those 60 years and older, healthcare workers, members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), Jamaica Fire Brigade, the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) and Jamaica Customs. Persons in the priority list are encouraged to use the...

5 years ago Coronavirus

40,000 Persons To Get Second Dose Of Vaccine In May

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says 40,000 Jamaicans are to receive their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in May. Speaking in the House of Representatives on April 21, the Minister said persons who are to receive the second dose of the vaccine will be contacted by telephone or sent a reminder by text message....

Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie.

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Persons Who Receive Vaccine Must Continue To Protect Themselves

Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, has emphasised that Jamaica is still in the community transmission phase of the coronavirus (COVID-19), so persons who received the first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine must continue to protect themselves against the virus. Speaking at a recent virtual COVID Conversations press briefing, the CMO pointed out that this is necessary, as “many...