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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), addresses the media at a press conference, held at Jamaica House on Tuesday (March 17). At left is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dunstan Bryan.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), addresses the media at a press conference, held at Jamaica House on Tuesday (March 17). At left is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dunstan Bryan.

Tourists Without Symptoms Can Move Around On Properties

Tourists without symptoms should not be instructed to stay in their hotel rooms but be given the opportunity to enjoy the properties on which they are staying, amidst the country’s battle against the coronavirus (COVID-19). “In the case of hotels,...
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), addresses the media at a press conference at Jamaica House, on Tuesday (March 18). With the Minister is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dunstan Bryan.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), addresses the media at a press conference at Jamaica House, on Tuesday (March 18). With the Minister is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dunstan Bryan.

Residents In Communities Under Quarantine Must Report Concerns To Authorities On The Ground
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses press conference at Jamaica House on Monday (March 16).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses press conference at Jamaica House on Monday (March 16).

Restriction On Number Of Persons Visiting Patients At Hospitals
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), provides an update on developments relating to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), during a media briefing at Jamaica House on Tuesday (March 17). Listening is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dunstan Bryan.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), provides an update on developments relating to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), during a media briefing at Jamaica House on Tuesday (March 17). Listening is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dunstan Bryan.

13 Confirmed Cases Of COVID-19
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), listens as Attorney-General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte (2nd right), speaks at a press briefing on Friday (March 13), at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston. Looking on (from left) are: Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton; and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), listens as Attorney-General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte (2nd right), speaks at a press briefing on Friday (March 13), at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston. Looking on (from left) are: Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton; and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie.

Persons Must Adhere To Measures Announced By Government To Reduce Spread Of COVID-19

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Restricted Attendance and Participation for PM Holness’ Budget Presentation

As the Government continues its proactive efforts to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus COVID-19 in Jamaica, keen consideration has been given to public events that should be curtailed or restricted.  Leading by example, the decision has been taken to limit participation at the Budget Presentation by the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, ON, MP, Prime Minister, which is scheduled for Thursday 19th March...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses press conference at Jamaica House, on Monday (March 16).
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No Opening Of Bars, Nightclubs And Other Areas Of Entertainment

In an effort to reduce and eliminate the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Government has restricted the opening of all bars, nightclubs and other areas of entertainment, effective March 18. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made this announcement during a press conference on Monday (March 16) at Jamaica House. “I know I am going to be criticised...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addressing the media during a press conference at Jamaica House on March 16. Looking on is Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Holness.
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Travellers From Countries With COVID-19 Required To Self-Quarantine

The Government is advising that effective March 18, all travellers from countries where there is local transmission of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) will now be required to self-quarantine for up to 14 days. Speaking at a press conference held on Monday (March 16) at Jamaica House, Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton said this is...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses press conference at Jamaica House, on Monday (March 16).
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No More Than 20 Persons At Weddings And Funerals

Effective tomorrow (March 18), funerals and weddings should be limited to close family members and friends and should not exceed 20 persons. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made this announcement on Monday (March 16), during a press conference regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19), at Jamaica House. “Of important note, the Government is also instituting a new requirement for public...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a press briefing at Jamaica House on Monday (March 16).
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Cabinet Approves A Raft Of Measures Including Work from Home For Non Essential Tasks

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has moved decisively to act to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 in Jamaica. The move follows a meeting of Cabinet yesterday (March 16) which approved measures for the action. Updating the nation at a media briefing following the meeting of Cabinet, Prime Minister Holness announced that effective Wednesday, March 18 all non-essential work in both the...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), updates the media on action taken to quarantine the Seven and Eight Miles communities in St. Andrew to halt the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), at a press briefing, on Friday (March 13), at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston. With the Prime Minister are Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton; and Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie.
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Government Tightens Access To Infirmaries And Golden Aged Homes In The Wake Of COVID-19

The Government of Jamaica has restricted access to infirmaries and golden aged homes with immediate effect for 14 days as a measure to contain possible spread of COVID-19 in the island. A 30 days restriction has also been placed on the acceptance of new residents to golden aged homes and infirmaries across the island. Giving an update on Government measures...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Friday (March 13).
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Government Coordinates Efforts To Truck Water In Wake of COVID-19

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced that the Government has increased the amount to be spent on the trucking of water in light of the increased cases of the global pandemic COVID-19 in Jamaica. Updating the nation on Government decisions to tackle the virus in Jamaica on Friday (March 13), Prime Minister Holness stated he has assigned Cabinet Ministers Hon....
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