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Poison Information Coordinator at the Caribbean Poison Information Network, Sherika Whitelocke-Ballingsingh.
Poison Information Coordinator at the Caribbean Poison Information Network, Sherika Whitelocke-Ballingsingh.

CARPIN Calls For Use Of GHS For Classification And Labelling Of Cleaning Chemicals

The Caribbean Poison Information Network (CARPIN) is calling for the use of the Globally Harmonised System (GHS) of classification and labelling of chemicals used for cleaning in Jamaica. In an interview with JIS News, Poison Information Coordinator at CARPIN, Sherika...
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second right); Head of the Logistics and Operations Committee, Private Sector Vaccination Initiative, Peter Melhado (left) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Jamaica Country Representative, Mariko Kagoshima (second left), affix their signatures to documents formalising the partnership for support of the COVID-19 vaccination management system, during a virtual ceremony on March 16. Also sharing in the moment at right is Chairman of the Oversight Committee, Private Sector Vaccination Initiative, Christopher Zacca.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second right); Head of the Logistics and Operations Committee, Private Sector Vaccination Initiative, Peter Melhado (left) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Jamaica Country Representative, Mariko Kagoshima (second left), affix their signatures to documents formalising the partnership for support of the COVID-19 vaccination management system, during a virtual ceremony on March 16. Also sharing in the moment at right is Chairman of the Oversight Committee, Private Sector Vaccination Initiative, Christopher Zacca.

Vaccination Management System To Become Operational By Early April
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, is given his coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine by Public Health Nurse at the Kingston and St. Andrew Health Department, Stacy Rennalls, on Tuesday (March 16). Mr. Shaw was among current and former Cabinet Ministers and Parliamentarians, aged 60 and over, who were prioritised for inoculation under phase one of the Government’s vaccination programme. Tuesday’s exercise was administered at the Office of the Prime Minister.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, is given his coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine by Public Health Nurse at the Kingston and St. Andrew Health Department, Stacy Rennalls, on Tuesday (March 16). Mr. Shaw was among current and former Cabinet Ministers and Parliamentarians, aged 60 and over, who were prioritised for inoculation under phase one of the Government’s vaccination programme. Tuesday’s exercise was administered at the Office of the Prime Minister.

PHOTOS: Vaccines For Current And Former Cabinet Ministers And Parliamentarians
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left), speaks with PAHO/WHO Representative, Dr. Bernadette Theodore-Gandi (left), at the Norman Manley Airport, on Monday (March 15), where he received COVID-19 vaccines that have been acquired through the COVAX Facility. Also at the airport (from third left) are Advisor, PAHO Health Emergencies, Dr. Marion Bullock-DuCasse and UNICEF Country Representative, Mariko Kagoshima.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left), speaks with PAHO/WHO Representative, Dr. Bernadette Theodore-Gandi (left), at the Norman Manley Airport, on Monday (March 15), where he received COVID-19 vaccines that have been acquired through the COVAX Facility. Also at the airport (from third left) are Advisor, PAHO Health Emergencies, Dr. Marion Bullock-DuCasse and UNICEF Country Representative, Mariko Kagoshima.

Health Minister Says Jamaica Still Doing Well In Fight Against COVID-19
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, points to the seal on one of the containers of vaccines, procuered through the COVAX facility, which arrived at the Norman Manley Airport in Kingston on Monday (March 15).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, points to the seal on one of the containers of vaccines, procuered through the COVAX facility, which arrived at the Norman Manley Airport in Kingston on Monday (March 15).

Jamaica Receives 14,400 Doses Of Vaccines Under COVAX

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Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a recent virtual press briefing.
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All Jamaicans Will Have Access To COVID -19 Vaccine – Dr. Tufton

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says that all Jamaicans will have access to the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine. “All will be given an opportunity, within the protocols, to access the vaccine. That is the principle that the Government and the Ministry will ensure prevails right across the board,” he noted, while addressing a recent virtual press conference....
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Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, addresses the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation in Savanna-la-Mar on March 11.
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Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination Teams In Westmoreland

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, says that the parish’s Public Health Department will have mobile COVID-19 vaccination teams to facilitate ease of access to the vaccine. Dr. Graham was addressing the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation in Savanna-la-Mar, on Thursday (March 11). “Part of our response is also to have mobile teams, and we...
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COVID-19 Update for Sunday, March 14, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 806 31,305 SEX CLASSIFICATION   Females 440 17,550 Males 366 13,752 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 42 days  to 98 years 1 day to 104 years       PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES Clarendon 70 1,752 Hanover 27 898 Kingston & St. Andrew 150 8,877 Manchester 40 1,993 Portland 34 907...
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Health Promotion and Education Officer at the Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller, addresses a COVID-19 vaccination session at the Savanna-la- Mar Health Centre in the parish on March 11.
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Westmoreland Health Promotion Officer Assures Residents of Vaccines’ Safety

Health Promotion and Education Officer at the Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller, is assuring residents of the parish that the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines coming into the island are safe and effective. “My advice to persons out there who are skeptical, is to take the jab,” he told JIS News. “A lot of people worldwide are taking the vaccines. I have...
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