Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says Jamaica could see a spike in cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the New Year due to the increase in the number of persons visiting the island for the upcoming festive season. Addressing the Ministry’s weekly virtual press conference on Thursday (November 19), Dr. Tufton said data from the...

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 63 10,151 SEX CLASSIFICATION     Males 30 4,604 Females 33 5,545 Under Investigation 0 2 AGE RANGE 7 years to 87 years 1 day to 104  years       PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES     Clarendon 4 477 Hanover 7 205 Kingston & St. Andrew 20 3,450 Manchester 2 406...

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, is encouraging citizens with chronic illnesses and persons over 65 to get the flu vaccine in order to help protect themselves from contracting the virus. “We are now going into the flu season and the good news is that the flu vaccine is here and available. You just need to speak...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has endorsed the 11th Annual Health Research Conference, which will focus on additional solutions Caribbean countries can develop in their fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19), and assist with policy direction. The two-day conference, which began on Thursday (November 19), is being held at the Courtyard Marriot hotel in Kingston, and...

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says data indicate that obesity exacerbates the effects of coronavirus (COVID-19). The Minister, who was addressing the virtual launch of the Ministry’s Public- Private Partnership for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) pilot programme, on Tuesday (November 17), said obese persons, particularly those suffering from NCDs, including cancer, hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases...

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL   Confirmed Cases 69 10,088   SEX CLASSIFICATION       Males 36 4,574   Females 33 5,512   Under Investigation 0 2   AGE RANGE 3 months to 83 years 1 day to 104  years           PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES       Clarendon 0 473   Hanover 6...

The Westmoreland Health Department is recognising the work of the parish’s nurses during Diabetes Awareness Month in November, under the theme ‘Diabetes: Nurses Make the Difference’. Health Promotion and Education Officer at the Department, Marjorie Sharpe, told JIS News that a slate of activities has been organised, including displays highlighting the importance of nurses in the healthcare sector, which will...