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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a virtual press conference on February 11.

Health Minister Says Only Vaccines Approved By WHO Will Be Given To Jamaicans

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is assuring the public that the COVID-19 vaccines to be given to Jamaicans are certified by proven standards. Addressing a virtual press briefing on February 11, Dr. Tufton said Jamaica...

Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, addresses the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation, which was held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre on Thursday (February 11).

Citizens Of St. James Urged To Follow COVID-19 Prevention Protocols

Kingston, St. Catherine And Trelawny To Get More COVID-19 Beds

Chief Technical Director for Special Projects in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Courtney Cole (left), inspects tomatoes brought by farmer from Southfield, St. Elizabeth, Arden Parchment, during Thursday’s (February 11) Buy-Back Programme engagement at the St. Elizabeth Parish Office of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) in Santa Cruz. The Programme is designed to address the glut of tomatoes in the parish.

Buy-Back Programme Safeguarding Farmers’ Wellbeing During COVID-19

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Building, Nethersole Place, downtown Kingston.
(JIS File Photo) — The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Building, Nethersole Place, downtown Kingston. (JIS File Photo)

Suspension Of Banking Services To The Public

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COVID-19 update for Thursday, February 11, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL NOTES Confirmed Cases 290 18,527 SEX CLASSIFICATION Males 137 8,260 Females 152 10,263 Under Investigation 1 4 AGE RANGE 21 days months to 102 years 1 day to 104 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES Clarendon 16 1,061 Hanover 20 475 ...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), and Chairman of the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), Wenthworth Charles, view a section of the St. Joseph’s Hospital, in St. Andrew, while on a tour of the facility, today (February 11).

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More Beds To Be Put In Place For COVID-19 Patients

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says over the next two weeks, some 130 more beds for COVID-19 patients will be activated. The Minister, who made the disclosure while on a tour of the St. Joseph’s Hospital in St. Andrew on Thursday (February 11), said persons need to take their health seriously and be more responsible,...

Acting Medical Officer of Health for St. James, Dr. Tanique Bailey-Small, speaks at the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation, on Thursday, February 11.

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

St. James Health Dept. Steps Up Activities To Fight COVID-19

The St. James Health Department says it has ramped up its activities in the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19), in order to address the recent spike in the parish. Speaking at the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation on Thursday (February 11), Acting Medical Officer of Health for St. James, Dr. Tanique Bailey-Small, said the number of positive...

5 years ago Coronavirus

COVID-19 Cluster at Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has been informed of a covid-19 cluster at its Headquarters in New Kingston. The discovery has triggered the necessary health protocols including testing and quarantine of staff, contact tracing, and deep cleaning of the facility. Several members of staff have been asked to work from home.

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COVID-19 Update for Wednesday, February 10, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL NOTES Confirmed Cases 329 18,237 SEX CLASSIFICATION Males 137 8,125 Females 191 10,108 Under Investigation 1 4 AGE RANGE 1 year to 103 years 1 day to 104 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES Clarendon 16 1,044 Hanover...

Minister of Science and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (centre), cuts the ribbon to officially open the new Field Trip Natural Products Lab launched at the Faculty of Science and Technology at the University of the West Indies, Mona, on Tuesday (February 9). Sharing the moment (from left) are Director of Botanical Sciences at Field Trip Health, Melissa Dawn; Pro Vice Chancellor and Principal, UWI, Mona, Prof. Dale Webber; Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology, Professor Michael Taylor and Director, Natural Products Institute, UWI, Mona, Professor Rupika Delgoda.

5 years ago Health & Wellness

UWI Launches New Lab To Do Research

The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, in partnership with Field Trip Health, has launched a new laboratory dedicated to the study of psilocybin, which aims to conduct research that will better offer medical treatments for persons in need. The facility, called the Field Trip Natural Products Lab, was launched at the Faculty of Science and Technology at UWI,...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking during the House of Representatives sitting on Tuesday (February 9).

5 years ago Coronavirus

Work Advanced On Proposed Ticketing System For COVID-19 Protocol Breaches

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says legislation to implement a ticketing system for breaches of the coronavirus (COVID-19) protocols will be brought to the Houses of Parliament shortly. “We have been discussing the implementation of new legislation for ticketing and for giving the security forces greater enforcement powers. In my conversation with the Minister of Justice, the legislation...