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Acting Director of Emergency Medical Services in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Kurdell Espinosa Campbell, addresses a digital town hall hosted by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development ​on July 23.
Acting Director of Emergency Medical Services in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Kurdell Espinosa Campbell, addresses a digital town hall hosted by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development ​on July 23.

Additional Protocols For Day Care Centres

Acting Director of Emergency Medical Services in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Kurdell Espinosa Campbell, says the Government intends to put additional safety measures in place for the operation of day-care facilities before they are allowed to fully...
Chief Operations Officer at Sandals Resorts International, Shawn DaCosta, addresses team members and journalists following a tour of the Sandals Ochi Beach Resort, on July 22.
Chief Operations Officer at Sandals Resorts International, Shawn DaCosta, addresses team members and journalists following a tour of the Sandals Ochi Beach Resort, on July 22.

Persons Still Want To Travel – Sandals Executive
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the opening of the Port Antonio Police Station and Portland Divisional Headquarters on Friday (July 24).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the opening of the Port Antonio Police Station and Portland Divisional Headquarters on Friday (July 24).

PM Reminds Jamaicans To Wear Masks, Maintain Social Distance
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Jamaica Records Five New COVID-19 Cases
President of Nurses Association of Jamaica (NAJ), Carmen Johnson (right), and NAJ Third Vice-President, Nancy Davis-Williams, are presented with personal protective equipment and other medical supplies by President of the Jamaica Chinese Friendship Association (JCFA), Irena Cousins (second left). The provisions include 200 infra-red thermometers and 200 facemasks for use by the nurses in the fight against the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in Jamaica. The presentation was made during a brief ceremony at the NAJ’s head office in Kingston, on Friday (July 24). Looking on is JCFA Vice-President, Wilson Look Kin. The masks were donated by the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Jamaica and the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) in Beijing. The CPAFFC is the JCFA’s parent body. The donation was also made possible through the JCFA’s COVID-19 fund raising drive.
President of Nurses Association of Jamaica (NAJ), Carmen Johnson (right), and NAJ Third Vice-President, Nancy Davis-Williams, are presented with personal protective equipment and other medical supplies by President of the Jamaica Chinese Friendship Association (JCFA), Irena Cousins (second left). The provisions include 200 infra-red thermometers and 200 facemasks for use by the nurses in the fight against the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in Jamaica. The presentation was made during a brief ceremony at the NAJ’s head office in Kingston, on Friday (July 24). Looking on is JCFA Vice-President, Wilson Look Kin. The masks were donated by the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Jamaica and the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) in Beijing. The CPAFFC is the JCFA’s parent body. The donation was also made possible through the JCFA’s COVID-19 fund raising drive.

PHOTOS: Nurses Association of Jamaica Receives Donation from Jamaica Chinese Friendship Association

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CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Jamaica Records Six New COVID-19 Cases

Jamaica recorded six new COVID- 19 cases as at Saturday (July 25), bringing the total number of confirmed positives for the island to 837. The newly confirmed cases consist of three (3) females and three (3) males, aged 23 to 56 years and with addresses in Kingston and St. Andrew (3), St. Catherine (2) and St. Ann (1). Five (5)...
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Health & Wellness

Health Advisory for Hurricane Preparation

The Ministry of Health & Wellness wishes to advise the public that as you continue to prepare for the impending inclement weather condition/tropical storm/hurricane, the following precautions should be taken regarding food and water safety, persons with chronic illnesses and pregnant women: Food Safety • Do not store food items with chemicals such as kerosene, bleach, detergents and insect sprays...
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Jamaica Records 10 New COVID-19 Cases

Jamaica recorded 10 new COVID-19 cases as at Friday (July 24), bringing the total number of positives for the island to 831. The newly confirmed cases consist of six (6) females and four (4) males, with ages ranging from 16 to 63 years. The new cases are from addresses in Westmoreland (4), Kingston and St. Andrew (2), St. James (1),...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. (FILE)
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Persons Could Be Prosecuted For Refusing To Wear Masks

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says citizens who refuse to wear masks in public could soon face prosecution under the Disaster Risk Management Act. In April of this year, the Government announced the mandatory wearing of masks in public spaces as part of measures to contain transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Wearing the protective device...
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CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Jamaica Records Five New COVID-19 Cases

The number of COVID-19 cases on record for Jamaica increased by five as at Thursday (July 23). The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases now stands at 821. Additionally, one more patient has been numbered among the recovered and released, bringing total recoveries to 711 (86.6% recovery rate). Four of the newly confirmed cases are classified as imported and the...
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CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Six New COVID-19 Cases; One More Recovery

The record of COVID-19 cases for Jamaica now stands at 816. This increase comes as six new cases were confirmed positive as at Wednesday (July 22). Over the same period, Jamaica recorded one more recovery, bringing the total number persons recovered and released from care to 710 (87% recovery rate). Five imported cases and one import-related case (contact of an...
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