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National Epidemiologist, Dr. Karen Webster-Kerr, addressing the weekly virtual COVID Conversations press conference on February 18.
National Epidemiologist, Dr. Karen Webster-Kerr, addressing the weekly virtual COVID Conversations press conference on February 18.

National Epidemiologist Urges Increased COVID-19 Vigilance In The Workplace

National Epidemiologist, Dr. Karen Webster-Kerr, says there is need for increased adherence to the coronavirus (COVID-19) protocols in the workplace. “All of us will need to follow the protocols. What we find happening is that when we go into (the...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), greets Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), with an elbow bump at Friday
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), greets Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), with an elbow bump at Friday's (February 19) ground breaking ceremony for the $16 million Andrews Mews Health and Recreational Centre in Olympic Gardens, St. Andrew. Also pictured in the background (from left), are: Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor, Delroy Williams; and Chief Executive Officer of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, (KSAMC), Robert Hill (partially hidden).​

PM Urges Continued Vigilance Against COVID-19
Head of the Community Safety and Security Branch, St. James Police, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Yvonne Whyte-Powell, addresses a COVID-19 virtual forum hosted by the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Thursday (February 18).
Head of the Community Safety and Security Branch, St. James Police, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Yvonne Whyte-Powell, addresses a COVID-19 virtual forum hosted by the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Thursday (February 18).

Barnett Street Station Designated COVID Quarantine Point for St. James Police
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addressing the virtual COVID Conversations press conference on February 18.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addressing the virtual COVID Conversations press conference on February 18.

Gov’t Committed to Safeguarding Personal Information On JAMCOVID-19 App
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech at the ceremonial opening of Parliament on Thursday (February 18).
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech at the ceremonial opening of Parliament on Thursday (February 18).

Gov’t Readying Projects For Post-COVID Rebound

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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addressing the virtual COVID Conversations press conference on February 18. Others (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dunstan Bryan, and National Epidemiologist, Dr. Karen Webster Kerr.
Health & Wellness

Gov’t Allocates $540 Million To Continue Healthcare Workers Incentive Programme

The Government has allocated $540 million to continue the healthcare workers incentive programme for another nine months. The initiative, officially launched on October 6, 2020, aims to boost staff morale and well-being in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and its impact on workers in the sector. Among the elements are human resource management, psychosocial support, rest and relaxation, COVID...
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CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Jamaica records 468 Cases of COVID-19

Jamaica has logged a record 468 positive cases of COVID-19 in a 24 hour period, even as the public health system increases its testing across the island.  These positives come from a set of 1,503 new samples that were tested in the last 24 hours and brings the island’s COVID-19 case count to 19,773. The island’s daily positivity rate now...
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COVID-19 Compliant Ceremonial Opening Tomorrow

The 2021/2022 Parliamentary Year will open tomorrow, Thursday, February 18, 2021 with the traditional Ceremonial Opening of Parliament being held at Gordon House. This year’s proceedings will take place in strict adherence to the Ministry of Health’s COVID-19 guidelines. Hon. Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism and House Leader, describes the restrictions as necessary given the country’s current COVID-19 situation. According...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), and President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Sagicor Group, Christopher Zacca (second left); display signed copies of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will see his Ministry and private-sector associations collaborating to accelerate the procurement and administration of coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination for Jamaica. The signing ceremony took place at the Ministry’s New Kingston location on Tuesday (February 16). Others pictured (from left) are President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Keith Duncan; President of Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), Richard Pandohie; and CEO of the National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson. Another stakeholder in the partnership, President of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC), Lloyd Distant, joined the proceedings via the ZOOM video-conferencing platform.
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Gov’t Partners With Private Sector To Accelerate Access To COVID-19 Vaccines

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has partnered with private-sector stakeholders to accelerate the procurement and administration of coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination for Jamaica. This is being facilitated under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) and the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC). Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher...
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