Jamaica recorded 18 new cases of COVID-19 as at Wednesday (August 12). These cases bring the island’s tally to 1,065. At the same time, recoveries remained at 753 (70.7% recovery rate). The country is now managing 236 (22.2%) active cases across the island, including six moderately ill patients and one critically ill patient. Sixty-two (62) cases recorded in Jamaica have...

Coordinator of the Programme for the Reduction of Maternal and Child Mortality (PROMAC) in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Simone Spence, is underscoring the need for expectant mothers to visit antenatal clinics at the earliest stage of pregnancy in order to ensure the best outcomes for mother and baby. Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, Dr. Spence,...

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Dr. Carissa Etienne, says the youth populations of member countries are integral to the region’s fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19). Speaking during PAHO’s COVID-19 digital briefing on Tuesday (August 11), Dr. Etienne noted that many young people across the Americas are already engaged in assisting family members and neighbours and supporting community actions, “to...

The continuous flouting of coronavirus (COVID-19) safety protocols has forced the Government to order the closure of 17 beaches and 19 rivers across the island come Friday, August 14). Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, who made the announcement in the House on August 11, informed that these facilities will be closed for two weeks, and...

Mary’s Child has benefited from a donation of $411,700 to assist its work in providing housing and other assistance for teen mothers and their babies. The funds were provided by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) and the United States (US)-based Links charity. Mary’s Child, which is a programme under the Mustard Seed Communities, is a residential facility for teen mothers...

As of Monday, August 24, the staging of small outdoor events will only be allowed on four specific days as the Government tightens restrictions in light of the continued breaches of established coronavirus (COVID-19) health protocols. Small outdoor events (such as concerts, parties, tailgate parties, round robins, launches and festivals) with the necessary permits will only be allowed on Thursdays,...

Jamaica recorded 16 new COVID-19 cases as at Tuesday (August 11), bringing the total number of confirmed positives for the island to 1,047. Also in the last 24 hours, there have been eight (8) additional recoveries. The total number of recoveries for the island is now at 753 or 71.9%. Jamaica is currently managing 219 or 21% active cases, including...