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302 Travellers from the UK now in State Quarantine

Some 302 passengers, who arrived on a flight from the UK this afternoon (December 21) are now in state quarantine for a minimum of 48 hours. The passengers will be sampled and will have to await their COVID-19 test result....

State Minister in the Ministry of Health & Wellness (right), Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn, in conversation with vendor, Stony Hill market, Hermine Walker, during a ‘Market Pop Up’ on December 19. The State Minister also presented a mask to her.

PHOTOS: Hon. Juliet Cuthbert At Stony Hill Market

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left, seated), and Mayor of Lucea, Councillor Sheridan Samuels (right, seated), listen to Medical Officer of Health (MOH) for Hanover, Dr. Kaushal Singh (standing), as he addresses a special sitting of the Municipality on December 15, on the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the parish. Also listening are Councillors of the Municipality.

MOH For Hanover Calls On Residents To Take Heed

Jamaica Issues UK-related Travel Ban

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addressing a recent Think Tank at the JIS's head office in Kingston.

Tourism Ministry Ensuring Full Compliance With COVID-19 Protocols

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COVID-19 Update for Monday, December 21, 2020

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL NOTES Confirmed Cases 65 12,354 SEX CLASSIFICATION Males 31 5,625 Females 34 6,727 Under Investigation 0 2 AGE RANGE 65 days to 80 years 1 day to 104 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES Clarendon 5 570 Hanover...

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

COVID-19 Update for Sunday, December 20, 2020

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 65 12,289 SEX CLASSIFICATION Males 30 5,594 Females 35 6,693 Under Investigation 0 2 AGE RANGE 7 months to 89 years 1 day to 104 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES Clarendon 1 565 Hanover 5 286 Kingston & St. Andrew 6 3,810 Manchester 5 518...

CEO of the Mandeville Regional Hospital, Alwyn Miller (left), and Lions Club member, Rupert McGhee, unveil the sign for the new histopathology lab at the Mandeville Regional Hospital on Thursday, December 17. The lab will serve the parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth.

5 years ago Health & Wellness

Histopathology Lab Opens At Mandeville Hospital

The Southern Regional Health Authority now has a histopathology lab, which was funded jointly by the Lions Club of Mandeville and the CHASE Fund. The building was completed at a cost of $83 million, with the CHASE Fund donating $52.6 million of that amount. Speaking at the official handover of the building, which is located on lands adjoining the Mandeville...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague.

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Operators of Sangster Airport Hailed for Quality Service Delivery During COVID-19

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague has commended MBJ Airports Limited, for its commitment to the delivery of world-class service during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. He said that the entity, which operates the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, has exceeded the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ health and safety protocols for the facility. The Minister, in a...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses stakeholders at a special meeting at the Trelawny Municipal Corporation in Falmouth on Thursday (December 17).

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Health Ministry Working to Cauterize Potential Surge in COVID-19 Cases

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says there is an aggressive push by the Ministry to stave off a potential surge in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the New Year. “We are concerned that going into the festive season, the temptation is to do more of that which will result in more cases going into January and...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), leads a team of health workers through the town of Falmouth, Trelawny, on Thursday (December 17), as part of the ‘Mask Up Before You Talk Up’ coronavirus (COVID-19) sensitisation campaign.

5 years ago Health & Wellness

Dr. Tufton Takes ‘Mask Up’ Campaign to Falmouth

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, led a team of health workers on a walk-through of the town of Falmouth, Trelawny on Thursday (December 17) to promote the ‘Mask Up Before You Talk Up’ campaign. The sensitisation blitz, which is focused on getting members of the public to wear the protective gear during the upcoming festive season,...

Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne.

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

PAHO Receives Major Donor Support In Fight Against COVID-19

Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa Etienne, says the entity has received major donor support for efforts to ensure that member countries have equitable access to safe and effective coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines when one is approved. Among these, she said, is the Government of Canada, which has committed CA$255 million through the World Health Organization (WHO)...