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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), responds to queries from media personnel during the weekly virtual COVID Conversations press briefing on Tuesday (March 23). Flanking Dr. Tufton are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dunstan Bryan; and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie.

Gov’t Rolling Out COVID-19 Vaccination Blitzes

The first coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination blitz, mainly targeting persons 75 years and older, is set for Saturday, March 27 at the National Arena in St. Andrew via appointment scheduling. This was announced by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the...

COVID-19 Clinical Management Summary for Monday, March 22, 2021

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking at the virtual press conference held at Jamaica House on Sunday (March 21).

Prime Minister Announces New COVID-19 Measures For Places Of Worship

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a virtual press conference on Sunday (March 21).

Vaccine Waste Below Benchmark

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Leeroy Williams (left), receives the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine from Public Health Nurse at the St. James Public Health Department, Claudette Trought Gordon. The vaccine was administered at the Montego Bay Type Five Health Centre on Monday (March 22).

Montego Bay’s Mayor Gets COVID-19 Vaccine

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left) receives his first dose of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine from nurse, Fiona Ellis, at The Good Samaritans Inn in Kingston on Monday(March 22). Observing in the background is Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. The Hon. Christopher Tufton.

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PM And Mrs. Holness Receive Vaccine

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has received his first dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine and is urging the public to do the same. The vaccine was administered by nurse, Fiona Ellis, at The Good Samaritan’s Inn in Kingston on Monday (March 22). The Prime Minister’s wife and Member of Parliament for East Rural St. Andrew, Juliet Holness,...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a virtual press conference, today (March 21).

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Healthcare Workers Commended For Facilitating Over 16,000 COVID-19 Recoveries

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says healthcare workers islandwide have done well in ensuring that more than 16,000 persons have recovered from the coronavirus (COVID-19). Dr. Tufton, who was speaking during a COVID-19 digital briefing on Sunday (March 21), said although the high number of daily infections now being recorded has placed a strain on...

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COVID-19 Vaccinations Commence For The Elderly

Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccinations for persons, 75 years and older, are slated to commence today (March 22) at designated locations for individuals who have been scheduled for the procedure. Speaking during a digital briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) Media Centre on Sunday (March 21), Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said persons registering to...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the virtual press conference held at Jamaica House on Sunday (March 21).

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All Face-To-Face Classes Suspended

The Government has suspended all face-to-face classes as part of new measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). “There should be no face-to-face instruction in all primary and secondary schools, both public schools and independent schools, until April 13, 2021,” said Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, at a virtual press conference on Sunday (March 22). “Students...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking at a COVID-19 digital briefing on Sunday (March 21).

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Essential Services Workers Afforded Permission For Unrestricted Movement During Curfews

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says essential services workers, with proper identification, will be afforded permission for unrestricted movement during the expanded coronavirus (COVID-19) curfew, once this is in pursuit of their jobs. He made the announcement during Sunday’s (March 21) COVID-19 digital briefing press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister Media Centre. Mr. Holness said...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking during a COVID-19 digital briefing on Sunday (March 21).

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COVID-19 Vaccinations Being Facilitated During Extended Curfew Hours

Persons scheduled to receive coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccinations will be permitted to go to the designated centres with proof of their appointment, during the expanded curfew hours commencing this weekend. This was announced by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during a COVID-19 digital briefing on Sunday (March 21). The expanded hours, which he announced during the briefing at the...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a virtual press conference held at Jamaica House on Sunday (March 21).

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Stay-At-Home Order Remains In Effect For Persons 60 And Over

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that the age limit for the stay-at-home measure remains at 60 years, until April 13, 2021. The measure was implemented on March 1 amid an increase in COVID-19 hospitalisations. Addressing a virtual press conference on Sunday (March 21), the Prime Minister said that persons within the age group have the highest rate...