Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Ministry is ramping up vigilance and enforcement measures to ensure that persons who have returned from overseas do not breach the home quarantine guidelines. He noted that adherence is important in ensuring that persons who may be infected with the coronavirus (COVID-19) do not spread the disease in...

Jamaica has recorded 12 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases to 638. In addition, seven persons have recovered from the virus over the same period, putting the overall recovery numbers at 458 or 72 per cent. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the disclosure...

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) have partnered with the Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU) to host a series of digital seminars for regional journalists and communicators focused on responsible reporting of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Four webinars are scheduled, which are intended to better position the participants to provide accurate evidence-based information regarding COVID-19 developments...

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MBJ Airports Limited, Shane Munroe, has credited the work of the Sangster International Airport (SIA) staff and various stakeholders in ensuring a seamless reopening of the facility on Monday (June 15). Jamaica’s borders, which were closed on March 24 to contain local transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), were opened for the repatriation of nationals on...

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, is imploring citizens to be mindful of physical distancing rules when planning funerals in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). No more than 50 persons are allowed at a funeral service and no more than 15 at the burial site. Dr. Graham, who was addressing the monthly meeting...

Jamaica recorded five new imported cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday (June 17). This brings the total number of confirmed cases for the island to 626. At the same time, two more patients have recovered and have been released from care, bringing that total to 451. The island’s recovery rate now stands at 72%. The new cases are a 56-year-old male...

Guidance Counsellor at William Knibb Memorial High School in Trelawny, Carradine Kerr, says the institution is placing emphasis on safeguarding the mental health of students who have returned to school. Schools across the island were closed in late March due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Secondary schools, as of Monday (June 8), were temporarily reopened to facilitate final preparation for...