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Three New Categories now Eligible for Vaccination

Three new categories of persons have been added to the group of Jamaicans, who can be vaccinated commencing Sunday, April 11, 2021. The Ministry of Health & Wellness will now vaccinate persons who are 40 years and older and who...
(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
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.
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.

Spanish Town Gets Field Hospital for COVID-19 Patients
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).
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).

Vaccination Blitz In Westmoreland this Weekend
Medical Officer of Health for St. James, Dr. Tanique Bailey-Small.
Medical Officer of Health for St. James, Dr. Tanique Bailey-Small.

1,000 Targeted To Receive Vaccine At Montego Bay Convention Centre Saturday

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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. 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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Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie addressing the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ virtual COVID Conversations press briefing on April 8.
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

No Local Reports Of Rare Blood Clots Linked To AstraZeneca Vaccine

Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, says, to date, there have been no local reports of blood clots with low platelets possibly associated with the administration of the AstraZeneca coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine. “As of April 7, over 47,000 persons have been vaccinated with the AstraZeneca vaccine, of which there have been no reports of this very rare event,” she...
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Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie addressing the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ virtual COVID Conversations press briefing on April 8.
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

CMO Reports Decline in Virus Reproduction Rate

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is reporting a decline in the country’s reproduction rate for the coronavirus (COVID-19), indicating a slowing of the virus’ spread. The reproduction rate of a virus is a measure of its transmission or the number of new infections generated by each case. Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, said that the rate had...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, examines boxes with the AstraZeneca vaccine, which arrived on Thursday (April 8), at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston.
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Teachers And Hotel Workers Added For Vaccines Now

Teachers and hotel workers have now been added to the categories of persons who are qualified to receive the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine being given across the island. The priority group for vaccination was persons 75 years and older, and today (April 8) it was changed to include persons 60 and older. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher...
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