Mayor Commends Health Ministry
July 10, 2020
Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Colin Gager, has commended the Ministry of Health and Wellness for its handling of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak across the island.
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Jamaica and COVID-19
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), coronaviruses (CoV) are a family of viruses known to cause respiratory illnesses ranging in severity from the common cold to Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Sudden Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). A novel coronavirus (nCoV) is a new strain that has not been previously identified in humans.
The virus can be transmitted from animals to humans and between humans by physical contact or through the air.
Symptoms of the virus include acute onset of fever (over 38 degrees Celsius) and flu-like symptoms, including coughing and sneezing, as well as breathing difficulties.
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Two New Positive COVID-19 Cases
July 10, 2020
Jamaica has recorded two more positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases to 753, to date. “The
Trelawny Help Services Cracks Down On Quarantine Breaches
July 10, 2020
Trelawny Public Health Services has been working closely with the police to crack down on Jamaicans returning to the island who fail to comply with
COVID-19 Recovery Plan Developed
July 9, 2020
The Ministry of Health and Wellness has developed a COVID-19 Recovery Plan, with the objective of establishing an adequate legal framework to support and enable
Jamaica to UN: Country Will Recover Faster From COVID-19 than for the 08/09 Global Recession
July 9, 2020
On Wednesday, (July 8), Jamaica presented at the United Nations High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), and indicated that the economy is expected
Jamaica has 751 COVID-19 Cases
July 9, 2020
As at Wednesday (July 8), Jamaica recorded six new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of confirmed positives for the island to 751. The new
396,311 Persons Receive Money Under CARE Programme
July 8, 2020
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, is reporting that as at July 1, disbursements had been made to 396,311
Gov’t Extends SET And BEST Cash Grants
July 8, 2020
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, has announced a two-month extension of the Supporting Employees with the Transfer of
How to Protect Yourself and Others
The methods of preventing or decreasing the spread of the coronavirus are numerous. The Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) recommends practising good personal hygiene and food safety, and exercising caution while travelling as vital ways to avoid the potentially deadly virus.
Practise Good Personal Hygiene
- Wash hands with soap and clean water or sanitise with an alcohol-based rub frequently, but especially after coming into contact with someone exhibiting flu-like symptoms; before and after preparing food; before eating and when hands are visibly dirty.
- Cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing.
- Discard tissues and properly wash fabrics that have been used to blow the nose.
Practise Food Safety
- Thoroughly cook meat and eggs.
- Thoroughly wash fruits and vegetables.
- Avoid unprotected contact with live animals and animal carcasses.
- Use clean utensils and surfaces when preparing food.
- Properly wash hands before and after preparing food.
- Do not consume animals that are sick or that have died of disease.
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