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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), highlights a point while responding to questions from journalists, during a digital press conference on Wednesday (April 22). At left is Chief Medical Officer, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), highlights a point while responding to questions from journalists, during a digital press conference on Wednesday (April 22). At left is Chief Medical Officer, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie.

Health Minister Warns Of Community Spread Of COVID-19

As the country prepares to move into a new phase of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic – community transmission – Jamaicans are again being urged to do their part by following the established safety protocols and cooperate with health officials conducting...
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (second right), presents a cheque valued at $17.5 million to Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left), to upgrade the bandwidth speed of health facilities across the island. Sharing the moment are Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie (left) and Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes. The ​funds, provided by the USF, were presented during a digital press conference at the Health Ministry
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (second right), presents a cheque valued at $17.5 million to Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left), to upgrade the bandwidth speed of health facilities across the island. Sharing the moment are Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie (left) and Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes. The ​funds, provided by the USF, were presented during a digital press conference at the Health Ministry's New Kingston offices on Wednesday (April 22).

USF Provides $17.5 Million To Upgrade Bandwidth Of Health Facilities
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addesssing a digital press briefing on April 22.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addesssing a digital press briefing on April 22.

Ministry Of Health Staff Being Tested For COVID-19
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addesssing a digital press briefing on April 22.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addesssing a digital press briefing on April 22.

Jamaica Now 252 COVID-19 Cases
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett

USF Partners With Tourism Ministry To Provide Wi-Fi For Online Courses

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CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Jamaica Now has 252 Confirmed Cases of COVID-19

The National Influenza Centre has reported that in the last 24 hours, 19 samples have tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Jamaica to 252 as at Wednesday (April 22). Of the 19 new cases, 9 have just been received and information on these will be provided tomorrow. The remaining 10 cases include...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 21).
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Gov’t To Look At Workers Operating In Enclosed Or Close Quarters

As the Government continues to put measures in place to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, says that all businesses with a high concentration of workers operating in enclosed spaces or in close quarters will be examined, in order for procedures to be put in place as necessary. “So it’s not only...
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The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange (right) does and elbow bump with the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Co-operative Credit Union League, Mr Robin Levy as he presents her with a symbolic cheque of the JCCUL
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Credit Union League Gives J$4 Million to COVID-19 Telethon

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has received the symbolic cheque of the generous contribution of the Jamaica Co-operative Credit Union League to Telethon Jamaica: Together We Stand. Jamaica Co-operative Credit Union League has contributed J$4 million to the telethon which raised funds to provide Jamaica’s frontline workers with equipment to battle COVID-19. Minister...
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(FILE) Parish Manager of the Social Development Commission (SDC), in St. James , Randy Hayle
CommunityCoronavirusSocial Security

SDC Continues To Assist The Elderly

The Social Development Commission (SDC) remains a tower of strength for the vulnerable and underprivileged amidst the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in Jamaica. In March, the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, as well as SDC offices across the country, activated the RONA Helpline Senior Care Response initiative, designed to aid senior citizens over the age of 70 years old...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Jamaica Seeking To Learn From COVID-19 Experience

The Government is documenting information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) in order to better understand the virus, improve the management and treatment of the infection, while boosting the resilience of the country’s public health system. Speaking in a recent interview with JIS News, Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said work is under way to ensure that...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 21).
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Gov’t Will Not Relent In Crime-Fighting – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is warning criminals who are seeking to use the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis to continue their criminal activities that the Government will not relent in its crime-fighting efforts. He said that maintaining law and order is paramount even as the public health measures are enforced to combat COVID-19. “There are organised criminal gangs who...
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Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne. (Photo © PAHO/WHO)
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

PAHO To Provide More COVID-19 Test Kits

Jamaica is expected to be among the regional countries to receive coronavirus (COVID-19) test kits from the latest batch being provided by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). Director of PAHO, Dr. Carissa Etienne, said 4.5 million additional Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test kits are being dispatched to member states across North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. “This...
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