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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaking at a digital press conference on Tuesday (April 7). At right is Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaking at a digital press conference on Tuesday (April 7). At right is Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie.

4,500 Travellers Have Reported To The Health Ministry

Approximately 4,500 persons, who travelled to Jamaica between March 18 and 24, have reported to the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, gave the update during a digital press conference from his New Kingston...
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), and the President of the Medical Association of Jamaica (MAJ​), Dr. Andrew Manning (left), signing a memorandum of understanding for a public-private partnership, during a digital press conference on Tuesday (April 7). Observing are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness Dunstan Bryan (left), ​and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), and the President of the Medical Association of Jamaica (MAJ​), Dr. Andrew Manning (left), signing a memorandum of understanding for a public-private partnership, during a digital press conference on Tuesday (April 7). Observing are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness Dunstan Bryan (left), ​and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie.

Gov’t Partners With Private Providers To Treat Hypertensive And Diabetic Patients
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second right), signs a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Principal of the University of the West Indies (UWI), Professor Dale Webber (second left); and Campus Registrar, Dr. Donovan Stanberry (right), which will provide for final year medical students to man the Ministry
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second right), signs a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Principal of the University of the West Indies (UWI), Professor Dale Webber (second left); and Campus Registrar, Dr. Donovan Stanberry (right), which will provide for final year medical students to man the Ministry's coronavirus (COVID-19) call centre. Observing are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dunstan Bryan (left) and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie.

UWI Medical Students Manning COVID-19 Call Centre

GOJ To Launch CARE Programme Website April 9 – Applications for All Grants to Open
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Government To Extend Islandwide Nightly Curfew

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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the nation during a press conference at the Ministry, on Tuesday (April 7).
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Jamaica Has 63 Confirmed Cases Of COVID-19

Jamaica now has 63 confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, gave this update during a press conference at the Ministry of Health and Wellness, on Tuesday (April 7). “This means that we have had four additional positive cases since the last announcement,” Dr, Tufton said.  The four cases are a 48-year-old...
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National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) sanitation worker loads garbage on to one of the agency’s trucks.
CoronavirusLocal Government

Reduction In Backlog Of Garbage

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) has reported a reduction in the backlog of garbage collected over the last few weeks. “What we are finding is that we are receiving fewer calls and complaints. The trucks are actively collecting and the traffic has decreased, and that helps us with our efficiency. We are able to complete collections in communities...
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CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Jamaica Has 59 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases

There are now fifty-nine (59) confirmed cases of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Jamaica. The new addition is a 43-year-old male from Portland, who is under investigation. He brings to seven (7) the number of cases under investigation while thirty (30) are imported cases and twenty-two (22) are import-related. So far, 32 males and 27 females have tested positive....
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
CoronavirusCulture

Creative Industry Stakeholders Urged To Streamline Activities To Access COVID-19 Relief Benefits

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, is encouraging creative industry stakeholders to formalise their businesses in order to benefit from the Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) relief package. She made the call against the background of data indicating that the industry has lost some $100 million, to date, since the COVID-19 outbreak in Jamaica. The Minister was speaking...
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CoronavirusIndustry

FCJ Offers Stimulus To Clients Impacted By COVID-19

Factories Corporation of Jamaica Limited, FCJ, has instituted policies to assist clients who have been negatively impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19), especially those in the productive sector. FCJ recognises that majority of its clients in the Manufacturing and Distribution sectors will experience disruption in their operations as the Jamaican economy feels the negative impact of the pandemic. Effective immediately: 1....
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