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Government Reiterates that Curfew Hours are to be Strictly Observed by All

The Government is reiterating that the curfew orders over the holiday season, in particular on December 31, 2020, and January 1, 2021, will be strictly enforced. On December 31, 2020, the curfew will begin at 10 pm and end at...

302 Travellers from the UK now in State Quarantine
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.
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.
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

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Health & Wellness

Social Cases In Hospitals

The Ministry of Health & Wellness is urging members of the public, who have relatives in hospitals across the island and have been called to pick up their relatives, to do so urgently. This is in order to make these hospital beds available for other members of the public who are in need of hospital care. The Ministry thanks the...
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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.
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...
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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...
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