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Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, addresses a digital COVID Conversations press briefing, held at the Ministry of Health and Wellness, New Kingston, on July 2.

Returning Jamaicans To Make Appointment For Testing

Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, says several changes will be made to Jamaica’s COVID-19 protocols due to the anticipated increase in the number of persons arriving at the island’s airports in July. “One of the changes that you will...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton, speaking during the Ministry's weekly virtual COVID Conversations press briefing on Thursday (July 2).

Dr. Tufton Urges Continued Vigilance Against COVID-19

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking at the official opening of Island Grill’s new restaurant on King Street in downtown Kingston on July 2.

PM Reminds Citizens To Wear Masks In Public Space

Minister of Labour and Social Security Lester Michael Henry, CD, MP

Tripartite Stakeholder Discussions On Job Security

Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, addressing the Ministry of Health and Wellness' weekly virtual COVID Conversations press briefing on Thursday (July 2).

Jamaicans Urged To Report Returnees Who Breach Quarantine Orders

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Health Ministry Encourages Jamaicans To Use JamCOVID Website

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is urging Jamaicans to use the JamCOVID website to self-report COVID-19 symptoms. In an interview with JIS News, Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, said she is disappointed with the low number of persons who are utilising the website in this manner. The CMO pointed out that one of the main messages that...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, makes his contribution to the 2020/21 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (July 1).

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Agriculture Ministry To Purchase Drones

The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, will be purchasing 13 drones that will help to bolster the capacity of extension officers in the field. The drones will be among other equipment and machinery, valued at a total of $230 million, that will serve to enhance the technological modernisation of the agricultural sector and facilitate increased production and productivity....

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaking on Thursday (July 2), during the weekly virtual COVID Conversations press briefing from the Ministry’s head office in Kingston.

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Eight More COVID-19 Cases

Eight more persons have tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the last 24 hours, bringing Jamaica's number of cases to 715. Five more persons have also recovered from the virus within the last 24 hours and have been released. This brings the number of recovery cases to 560, giving the island a 78.3 per cent recovery rate. This was...

Senior Medical Officer, Cornwall Regional Hospital, Dr. Derek Harvey (right); and Senior Nursing Department Manager, Leset Stephenson (centre), accept a donation of 10 beds from Chief Executive Officer of MBJ Airports Limited, Shane Munroe (left), on Thursday (July 2).

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Cornwall Regional Hospital Gets Donation Of 10 Beds

A donation of 10 hospital beds was made to the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in St. James today (July 2) by MBJ Airports Limited, to expand the number of patients the facility can accommodate. MBJ Airports operates the Sangster International Airport in the parish. The entity will also be donating other equipment, such as infusion pumps and other items, to...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, highlights a point while making a statement during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Wednesday (July 1).

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Mourners Must Adhere To Protocols – Minister McKenzie

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is again appealing for mourners to adhere to the safety protocols that have been put in place for funerals in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19). “The Government remains concerned that many people are not respecting the gathering and distancing protocols at funerals and burials. Large crowds and close contact at...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, responds to questions posed by members of the House of Representatives following his statement on Wednesday (July 1).

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Restaurants Reopen July 2

Dining has been allowed in restaurants as of today (July 2) as the Government relaxes restrictions placed on these establishments due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Addressing the House of Representatives on July 1, Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, emphasised that occupancy “must not exceed 50 per cent of [the facility’s] capacity at any one...

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a Community Health Aide (CHA) training session held on Wednesday (July 1), at Ascot High School in Portmore, St. Catherine.

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Health Ministry Recruits Community Health Aides To Support COVID-19 Fight

Fifty residents of St. Catherine are being trained as community health aides (CHAs) in keeping with the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ strategic framework to prepare the population to live with the coronavirus (COVID-19). The CHAs, who will be deployed in communities throughout the parish, are part of approximately 1,300 CHAs being recruited islandwide by the Ministry. Portfolio Minister, Dr....