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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaking at the Western Jamaica Community Leaders Meeting at the Noel Holmes Hospital in Lucea, Hanover, on Thursday (October 8).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaking at the Western Jamaica Community Leaders Meeting at the Noel Holmes Hospital in Lucea, Hanover, on Thursday (October 8).

Health Ministry Seeks COVID-19 Mental Health Ambassadors

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is calling on civil society organisations across Jamaica to become ambassadors for the COVID-19 Mental Health Response Programme aimed at addressing the psychological and psychosocial challenges associated with the virus....
Jamaica Chamber of Commerce President, Lloyd Distant Jr.
Jamaica Chamber of Commerce President, Lloyd Distant Jr.

JCC President says COVID-19 has Highlighted Vulnerability of Informal Economy
Government Senator, Sapphire Longmore, addressing today
Government Senator, Sapphire Longmore, addressing today's (October 9) sitting of the Senate.

Senator Encourages More Persons to Get Screened for Breast Cancer
Medical Officer of Health for St. James, Dr. Marcia Johnson-Campbell, addresses the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation, held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre, Sam Sharpe Square,​ on Thursday, October 8.
Medical Officer of Health for St. James, Dr. Marcia Johnson-Campbell, addresses the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation, held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre, Sam Sharpe Square,​ on Thursday, October 8.

Cornwall Regional Hospital Opens 24-Bed Ward for COVID-19 Patients
State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (left) presents a prize to Ashagaye Mullings, winner of the ‘COVID AH KIP’ social media competition at the awards ceremong held on Wednesday (October 7), at the Ministry
State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (left) presents a prize to Ashagaye Mullings, winner of the ‘COVID AH KIP’ social media competition at the awards ceremong held on Wednesday (October 7), at the Ministry's New Kingston offices.

Ashagaye Mullings Wins ‘COVID Ah Kip’ Social Media Competition.

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CoronavirusTransport

Alternative Location for Appointments for the Spanish Town Road ITA Depot

In light of the temporary closure of the Spanish Town Road Depot of the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) following the confirmation of a positive COVID-19 case at the location, the Authority is advising persons with scheduled appointments between October 12 -15, 2020 at that location to, instead, visit the Harbour View Depot located on St. Thomas Boulevard for these appointments....
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CoronavirusIndustry

Businesses Encouraged to Use COVID-19 as Catalyst to Improve Service to Customers

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sagicor Bank Limited, Chorvelle Johnson-Cunningham, is calling on businesses to use the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as a catalyst for improving how their customers are served. “COVID is our practice area. (We need to) use COVID to see how we can do things differently. During COVID, did we operate as chameleons? Did we pivot quickly enough?...
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Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne.
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Severe Cases of COVID-19 Down in Member States of PAHO

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Dr. Carissa Etienne, says cases of severe coronavirus (COVID-19) in member countries have fallen. Speaking during PAHO’s COVID -19 digital briefing on Wednesday (October 7), she said data indicate that “fewer [infected] people are being hospitalised and fewer require intensive care than before”. Dr. Etienne said the reduction is due, in part, to regional...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers a Satement during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 6) at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.
Coronavirus

15-Person Limit on Public Gatherings Still in Effect

The 15-person limit on public gatherings will remain in place until October 31 as the Government continues its efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), which is now in the community transmission phase. This was stated by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 6) at the...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a Statement in the House of Representatives on October 6 at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.
Coronavirus

Stay-at-Home Age Limit Lowered to 65

The Government has lowered the age limit for persons to stay at home from 70 to 65 years. The measure is in keeping with the Government’s efforts to control community spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and to protect the most vulnerable from the virus. “Persons 65 years and older must continue to stay at home but will be allowed to...
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