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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

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, continues to implore Jamaicans to remain vigilant in observing the coronavirus (COVID-19) safety measures, including the wearing of masks and maintaining social distance. “If there are those who feel that COVID-19 ‘stop keep’,...

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.

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

Jamaica Records 10 New COVID-19 Cases

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), with community health aides, who are being trained as part of the coronavirus (COVID-19) response. The community health aide training session was held at the Half-Way Tree Primary School on July 23.

PHOTO: Dr. Tufton Attends Community Health Aide Training Session

6 years ago 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)...

6 years ago 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...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. (FILE)

6 years ago CoronavirusLocal Government

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...

6 years ago 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...

6 years ago 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...

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Homer Davis (left), presents a bag of groceries to Marjorie Mitchell (centre) on Tuesday (July 21), during a food distribution drive in Canterbury, Montego Bay, St. James under the first phase of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response Programme sponsored by UN-HABITAT and the St. James Municipal Corporation. Sharing the moment is Councillor for the Montego Bay South Division, Richard Vernon.

6 years ago CommunityCoronavirusLocal Government

Care Packages Distributed To Residents Of Canterbury

Four hundred and fifty care packages were distributed to residents of Canterbury, Albion Lane, Williams Street and surrounding communities in Montego Bay, St. James, on July 21 by the St. James Municipal Corporation and United Nations (UN)-Habitat. This is part of a US$100,000 coronavirus (COVID-19) response programme being undertaken by the Corporation. Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Homer Davis, led...

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

One New COVID-19 Case, Three More Recoveries

One new COVID-19 case was recorded in the island as at Tuesday (July 21). The total number of COVID-19 cases for Jamaica now stands at 810. Meanwhile, three more patients have recovered and have been released from care. This brings the cumulative number of recoveries to 709 (87.5% recovery rate). The newly confirmed positive is an imported case of a...