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10 More Recoveries, Two New COVID-19 Cases

As at Tuesday (July 28), 10 more patients have recovered and have been released from isolation. This increase brings the cumulative number of recoveries to 724 (84.8% recovery rate). In the meantime, two new cases have been confirmed, bringing the...

Custos of St. James, Bishop Conrad Pitkin (centre) is joined by Justices of the Peace (JP) Maudlyn Wright (left) and Minerva Facey in putting together care packages at the Faith Temple Assemblies of God in Montego Bay, recently. The packages, which contain food items and masks, were distributed to needy citizens in communities throughout the parish as part of an ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) response programme spearheaded by the Custos.

Hundreds Of St. James Residents Benefit From Custos’ COVID-19 Response Programme

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, interacts with a toddler in the Bottom Town community in Clark's Town, Trelawny, on Friday (July 24), while her mother looks on. Occasion was a sensitisation walk in the community, which has two imported cases on the coronavirus (COVID-19).

No “Magic Wand” To Get Rid Of COVID-19 – Dr. Tufton

Jamaica Records 11 New COVID-19 Cases

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

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.

6 years ago CoronavirusTourism

Persons Still Want To Travel – Sandals Executive

Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Sandals International Resorts, Shawn DaCosta, says despite the impact COVID-19 has had on the tourism industry globally, persons still have not lost their appetite for travelling. Pointing to the 80 per cent occupancy at the flagship Sandals Montego Bay property for the month of July, Mr. DaCosta said Jamaica is both strategically placed and so...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the opening of the Port Antonio Police Station and Portland Divisional Headquarters on Friday (July 24).

6 years ago Coronavirus

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’, meaning that there is no longer a threat of the virus, I would wish to very quickly remind them that...

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Jamaica Records Five New COVID-19 Cases

Five new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Jamaica as at Sunday (July 26). This brings the total number of COVID-19 cases ever recorded in Jamaica to 842. Over the last 24-hour period, three more patients have been declared recovered and have been released from isolation. The total recoveries for the island now stands at 714 (84.9% recovery rate)....

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.

6 years ago Health & Wellness

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

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...

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...

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

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),...