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

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,...
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)
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
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. (Michael Sloley Photo) File Photo
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. (Michael Sloley Photo) File Photo

Gov’t Not Making COVID-19 Vaccine Mandatory – PM
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaks in the House of Representatives on April 21.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaks in the House of Representatives on April 21.

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

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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaks in the House of Representatives on April 21.
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

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...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses yesterday
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...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses yesterday
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....
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Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie.
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

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...
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Custos William ‘Billy’ Shagoury.
Health & Wellness

Custos Shagoury Gives $4 Million in Donation to Clarendon Health Team

The Clarendon Health Services (CHS) in Clarendon has benefitted from more than $4 million in donation, from Custos Rotulorum of Clarendon, Hon. William ‘Billy’ Shagoury, to support the fight against the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Recently, the Custos donated to the CHS, the May Pen Hospital and May Pen Health Centre in Clarendon 32,000 surgical and N95 masks, two tables,...
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