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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a virtual press briefing on Monday (May 4) at the Office of the Prime Minister.

PM Announces Extension Of Curfew, Other COVID-19 Measures

The islandwide curfew, which would have ended on Wednesday (May 6), has been extended until May 13 as the country continues to observe measures aimed at containing the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness,...

Prime Minister, The Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), looks on as Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, provides an update on the sector during a digital press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on May 4.

Gov’t Extends Online Learning To July 3; Schools To Reopen September 7

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, gives an update on the number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Jamaica. at a virtual press conference at Jamaica House, on Monday (May 4).

Two New Confirmed Cases Of COVID-19

Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe.

Education Ministry Continues Collaboration With Telecoms Providers To Facilitate Distance Learning

Manager for Disaster Rehabilitation and Welfare, Public Assistance Division, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Jacqueline Shephard.

Labour Ministry Ramps Up Public Assistance

The Drug Serv team from the Princess Margaret Hospital in St. Thomas is all set and ready to provide home delivery services to our elderly clients in and around St. Thomas. (L-R) Kimone Palmer, Pharmacy Technician, Opal Haughton, Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacist Vickeshia Young hand over medication to Lebert Saunders for home delivery. The team visited the communities of Lyssons, Retreat, Prospect and Leith Hall on April 27, 2020. NHF initiatives such as the home delivery, Quick Prescript, Scheduled Refill and Drop Off and Pick Up services have been improving customer experience and reducing the waiting time of patients in Drug Serv Pharmacies.

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NHF Commences Delivery of Medication for Drug Serv Patients 65 and Older

The National Health Fund (NHF) this week commenced home delivery of medication to Drug Serv patients 65 years and older. Patients in St. Thomas, Kingston and St. Andrew, St. Catherine and Manchester were among the first to get their medication delivered at home. The service is starting with patients 65 years and older on the Scheduled Refill programme who have...

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Jamaica Now has 469 Confirmed Cases

The National Surveillance Unit of the Ministry of Health & Wellness has reported that in the last 24 hours, 6 samples have tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Jamaica to 469 as at Sunday (May 3). Regrettably, Jamaica also recorded its 9th COVID-19 related death. The deceased is a 72 year old...

Minister without Portfolio, Senator the Honourable Matthew Samuda converses with Superintendent

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New Broughton on Track with COVID-19 Preparations

Minister without Portfolio, Senator the Honourable Matthew Samuda says New Broughton Sunset Rehabilitation Centre (NBSRC) is prepared to combat COVID-19, should it enter the low-risk facility located in Broughton, Manchester. “We continue to say that the virus won’t appear here by accident – it would be brought in either by a visitor or an officer. With visitations suspended, it is...

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

463 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Jamaica

There are now 463 confirmed Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) cases in Jamaica, with the addition of 31 new positives in the last 24 hours. Of the 31 new cases, there are 11 males and 20 females, with ages ranging from eight (8) years to 72 years. Of the 31 cases, seven (7) are employees of the workplace cluster in St. Catherine,...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Mr. Dunstan Bryan.

6 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Ministry Spends $2.5 Billion on COVID-19 Response Measures

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has so far spent $2.5 billion, of an initial $2.8 billion allocation from the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, on efforts to contain the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and to ensure the best possible health outcomes for those affected by the disease. Among other things, the four regional health...

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

COVID-19 Update: Jamaica now has 432 Confirmed Cases

10 new cases; 2 additional recoveries The National Surveillance Unit of the Ministry of Health & Wellness has reported that in the last 24 hours, 10 samples have tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Jamaica to 432. Of the 10 new cases, there are 2 males and 8 females, with ages ranging...

Health Promotion and Education Officer at the Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller.

6 years ago Health & Wellness

Parents Warned To Keep Harmful Chemicals Out Of The Reach Of Children

The Westmoreland Health Department is calling on parents to keep harmful chemicals out of the reach of children, in light of the increased use of sanitising products in households to protect against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The reminder from Health Promotion and Education Officer at the Health Department, Gerald Miller, comes following reports in the United States of a drastic...