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

PAHO Forges Partnerships To Dispel COVID-19 Misinformation

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Dr. Carissa Etienne, says the entity is forging partnerships with several social media entities as part of efforts to dispel misinformation regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19), particularly vaccines. Speaking during PAHO’s COVID-19 digital briefing on...
Chief Medical Technologist at the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital in Westmoreland, Marcia Hastings, examines a fluid sample submitted for testing at the hospital.
Chief Medical Technologist at the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital in Westmoreland, Marcia Hastings, examines a fluid sample submitted for testing at the hospital.

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Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie
Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie

Important To Turn Up For Second Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccine – CMO
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right) and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), display some of the COVID-19 testing supplies donated by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea to support the Government’s fight against the pandemic. The ceremony was held at the National Public Health Laboratory, 21 Slipe Pen Road, Kingston, on April 20. Also sharing the moment (from second left) are Chargé d
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right) and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), display some of the COVID-19 testing supplies donated by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea to support the Government’s fight against the pandemic. The ceremony was held at the National Public Health Laboratory, 21 Slipe Pen Road, Kingston, on April 20. Also sharing the moment (from second left) are Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea to Jamaica, Lim Baejin and Director of the National Laboratory Services, Dr. Michelle Hamilton.

PHOTOS: Donation Of COVID-19 Testing Supplies By Korean Embassy
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COVID-19 Update For Tuesday, April 20, 2021

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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), and Canadian High Commissioner, Her Excellency, Emina Tudakovic, hold a symbolic cheque of Can$100,000, representing one element of the Government of Canada’s support to the Government of Jamaica’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The presentation was made during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on April 20.
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Canada Donates JMD$11.3 Million Towards COVID-19 Field Hospitals In Jamaica

The Government of Canada, through the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives, earlier today donated $11.3 million (CAD 100,000) to the Ministry of Health and Wellness, in support of the Government of Jamaica’s COVID-19 response. Canada’s contribution will support the expansion of the COVID-19 wards by enabling the procurement of some 48 hospital beds. High Commissioner of Canada to Jamaica, Emina...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), and Canadian High Commissioner, Her Excellency, Emina Tudakovic, hold a symbolic cheque of Can$100,000, representing one element of the Government of Canada’s support to the Government of Jamaica’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The presentation was made during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on April 20.
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

PHOTOS: Handover Of Cheque By High Commission Of Canada

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), and Canadian High Commissioner, Her Excellency, Emina Tudakovic, hold a symbolic cheque of Can$100,000, representing one element of the Government of Canada’s support to the Government of Jamaica’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The presentation was made during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on April...
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Director of Family Health Services in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Melody Ennis.
Coronavirus

Few Reports Of Side Effects

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has reported that of the more than 135,000 persons who received the first dose of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine, only a few made an Event Supposedly Attributable to Vaccination or Immunisation (ESAVI) report. ESAVI is one of the processes included in the surveillance conducted by countries through their epidemiology office. This surveillance includes an...
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COVID-19 Update for Monday, April 19, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 118 44,254 SEX CLASSIFICATION     Females 69 24,771 Males 49 19,480 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 1 year to 89 years 1 day to 108 years         PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES     Clarendon 4 2,427 Hanover 1 1,198 Kingston & St. Andrew 15 12,657 Manchester 11...
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A seafarer onboard a ship that continues to operate through the pandemic. (Stock photo)
CoronavirusTransport

Jamaica Has Facilitated The Repatriation Of Over 3,700 Seafarers Since The Start Of COVID-19

Jamaica has facilitated repatriation and crew changes for more than 3,700 seafarers since the start of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, through a successful inter-agency effort. This was disclosed by Prime Minister of Jamaica, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, as he addressed the virtual launch of Jamaica’s bid for a seat on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) 40-member Council on April...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan.
Health & Wellness

Bus Donated to Child Protection and Family Services Agency

Mental health service delivery by the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) is poised to be significantly bolstered with the acquisition of a retrofitted 35-seater bus valued at $14.9 million. The vehicle, which was purchased by the Transformation Implementation Unit in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service and modified by Toyota Jamaica, is equipped with two counselling areas, Wi-Fi...
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