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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.

Ashagaye Mullings has taken the top spot in the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ ‘COVID AH KIP’ social media competition. The competition, which was open to Jamaicans 18 to 35, was organised as part of a community engagement initiative aimed...
Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne.
Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne.

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

15-Person Limit on Public Gatherings Still in Effect
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.
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.

Stay-at-Home Age Limit Lowered to 65
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a Statement during the sitting of the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (October 6), at the Jamaica Conference Centre n downtown Kingston.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a Statement during the sitting of the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (October 6), at the Jamaica Conference Centre n downtown Kingston.

Tighter Curfew Hours for Heroes Weekend

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers Statement in the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 6), at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.
Coronavirus

Border Protocols Streamlined for Timely Processing of More Applicants Under the Controlled Entry Programme

The Government has streamlined its border protocols under the Controlled Entry Programme to make it easier and more efficient, so as to facilitate timely processing of much larger numbers of applicants under the Programme. To this end, effective October 10, 2020, the pretesting requirement for visitors from high-risk countries will be maintained. However, consistent with the local acceptance of antigen...
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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

Longer Curfew Hours in Whitfield Town and Waterford to Control Spread of COVID-19

Special measures targeted at controlling the spread of COVID-19 in the densely populated and highly trafficked communities of Whitfield Town in Kingston and Waterford in St. Catherine have been implemented. These communities will have longer periods of curfew, reduced gathering limits and strict enforcement of all protocols. Currently, Whitfield Town has 21 active cases and Waterford has 24 active cases....
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, makes a Statement in the House of Representatives on October 6, at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

COVID-19 Mental Health Response Programme to be Implemented

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is to implement a COVID-19 Mental Health Response Programme aimed at mitigating the progression of mental health issues that have or are otherwise anticipated to emerge, resulting from COVID-19. This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, during his Statement to the House of Representatives on October 6, at the Jamaica...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left); and Registered Nurse, Antonia Richards-Stewart (second right), display document signifying GraceKennedy’s support to the Ministry’s public-health staff-welfare programme, during the official launch of the initiative at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on October 6. Also sharing the moment are Head of Corporate Communication, GraceKennedy, Suzanne Stanley; and Executive Director, Chukka Caribbean, John Byles. GraceKennedy and Chukka Caribbean have committed to supporting the Ministry’s undertaking.
Health & Wellness

Ministry Launches Welfare Programme for Public-Health Workers

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has officially launched a $75.8-million welfare programme for the island’s public-health workers. The one-year initiative is expected to bolster staff well-being, in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and its impact on workers in the sector. Speaking at the official launch of the programme today (October 6) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New...
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