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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, highlights a point while addressing a digital press conference on Sunday (February 28).

Work From Home Arrangement For Public Sector

All public-sector entities must have a work-from-home arrangement in place by Thursday (March 4). This was announced by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, at a virtual press conference on Sunday (February 28). He said there is now “a...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, highlights a point while addressing a digital press conference on Sunday (Feb. 28).

Curfew Hours Remain 8:00 P.M. To 5:00 A.M. Daily

Acting Deputy Chief of Mission at the United States Embassy in Jamaica, Mr. Varough Deyde (2nd right) and Acting Director of the Caribbean Regional Office of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Ms. Douan Kirivong (3rd right), make a presentation to representatives of the St. Thomas Health Services -
Acting Parish Manager, Mrs. Pauline Ellington (2nd left) and Medical Officer of Health for the parish, Dr. D — Acting Deputy Chief of Mission at the United States Embassy in Jamaica, Mr. Varough Deyde (2nd right) and Acting Director of the Caribbean Regional Office of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Ms. Douan Kirivong (3rd right), make a presentation to representatives of the St. Thomas Health Services - Acting Parish Manager, Mrs. Pauline Ellington (2nd left) and Medical Officer of Health for the parish, Dr. D'Oyen Smith (right). Also participating in the handover are Chief Executive Officer of the Princess Margaret Hospital, Miss Melecia Linton (left); Acting Regional Director of the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), Mrs. Sophia Moodie-Reid (3rd left); Acting Director of Finance, SERHA, Miss K'Trina Brown (4th left) and Councillor-Caretaker for the Morant Bay Division, Mr. Denver Howell.

US Embassy Hands Over Tents and Other Items to St. Thomas Health Services

PM Holness Announces New COVID-19 Measures With Immediate Effect

All Incoming Passengers Must Present Negative COVID-19 Tests

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COVID-19 Update for Sunday, February 28, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL NOTES Confirmed Cases 336 23,599 SEX CLASSIFICATION Males 201 10,446 Females 133 13,148 Under Investigation 2 5 AGE RANGE 3 months to 97 years 1 day to 104 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES Clarendon 3 1,345 Hanover...

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Craft Traders Pivot to Other Areas

President of the All Island Craft Traders and Producers Association, Melody Haughton, says craft traders have been pivoting to other areas, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Some persons have been going into farming, such as chicken rearing and vegetable growing; making masks, and trying to get odd jobs,” she told JIS News. “Some persons are selling drinks and grocery, so...

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left); Indian High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Ambassador Masakui Rungsung and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, holding samples of pharmaceutical medicines and supplies donated by the Government of the Republic of India to assist with the local COVID-19 response. The supplies are valued at approximately $13.5 million. The official handover ceremony was held at the Ministry of Health and Wellness, New Kingston, on Friday (February 26).

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Jamaica to Receive Donation of COVID-19 Vaccines from India

The Government is to receive a donation of AstraZeneca vaccines from the Government of the Republic of India, to fight COVID-19. The vaccines are scheduled to arrive next week, says Indian High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Ambassador Masakui Rungsung. He was speaking at the handover of pharmaceutical and medical supplies donated by the Government of the Republic of India,...

State Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, addresses a JIS Think Tank on Friday (February 26). At left is Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), Sharonmae Shirley.

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Industry Ministry and JANAAC Regulating COVID-19 Testing Facilities

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce and the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) are seeking to regulate COVID-19 testing facilities through the Pre-Accreditation Approval Programme (PAAP). State Minister, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, said that the programme will enable facilities to adequately meet public demand for fast, accurate and cost-effective COVID-19 testing in order to ensure “the best...

Assistant Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Jarbas Barbosa.

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Work Advances on COVID-19 Vaccine in Cuba

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says work is advanced on the development of a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine in Cuba. Speaking during PAHO’s COVID-19 digital briefing on February 24, PAHO Assistant Director, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, said information received indicates that the vaccine’s development will shortly enter the third and final stage of clinical trials. He cautioned, however, that no timeline...

Chief Executive Officer of JANAAC, Sharonmae Shirley, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS)

‘Think Tank’, on February 26.

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Three Entities Certified to Test for COVID-19

The Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) is reporting that since the launch of the Pre-Accreditation Approval Programme (PAAP) for coronavirus (COVID-19) testing, in January 2021, three entities have been certified under the programme. “We would like to celebrate granting pre-accreditation approval for COVID-19 testing to three medical facilities. These facilities are the first Point-Of-Care Diagnostic Test (POCT) facilities to...

Regional Technical Director, Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) Dr. Dianne Campbell-Stennett.

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St. James Business Operators Urged to do More to Contain COVID-19

The Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) is calling on the St. James business community to do more to help contain and reduce the transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Regional Technical Director, Dr. Diane Campbell-Stennett, said with the continued spike in COVID-19-positive cases, business operators must continue to follow best practices in order to keep their customers and staff safe. She...