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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang , addresses the opening of the Private Security Regulations Authority (PSRA) western regional office, at Bisco Mall, in Montego Bay , St. James, on Friday (August 14).

Importance Of Obeying Covid-19 Protocols Highlighted By Security Minister

By: Serena Grant, August 15, 2020

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, has again emphasised the importance of persons adhering to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) protocols. Addressing the opening of the Private Security Regulation Authority’s...

Director of the National Laboratory Services, Dr. Michelle Hamilton, fields questions from journalists during the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ weekly digital COVID Conversations press briefing on Thursday (August 13).

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Director of Elections, Glasspole Brown, says the Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) and the Ministry of Health and Wellness have agreed on a COVID-19 protocol for the General Election on September 3. Electors must wear masks at the polling stations.

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Every Voter Must Wear A Mask On Election Day

The Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) and the Ministry of Health and Wellness have agreed on a COVID-19 protocol for elections, says the Director of Elections, Glasspole Brown. “We, the...

By: Charnele Henry, August 14, 2020

The country’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-Mckenzie, addresses the weekly COVID Conversations press briefing from the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ New Kingston offices on Thursday (August 13).

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Avoid Overcrowded Taxis – CMO

The country’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-Mckenzie, is warning Jamaicans to avoid travelling in overcrowded taxis as part of measures to prevent transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19). She...

By: Tanesha Mundle, August 14, 2020

Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacqueline Bisasor-McKenzie speaking on Thursday (August 13) during the weekly virtual COVID Conversations press briefing at the Ministry of Health and Wellness' offices in New Kingston.

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Gov’t Looking at Allowing Persons in Quarantine to Vote

Jamaica is looking into the possibility of allowing persons in quarantine to vote, as the nation gears up for the General Election on September 3, amidst the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic....

By: Tanesha Mundle, August 14, 2020

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the Ministry’s COVID Conversation Digital Press Conference on Thursday (August 13), at the offices of his Ministry in New Kingston. With Dr. Tufton is Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie.

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Six New Positive COVID-19 Cases in Last 24 Hours

Six new samples have tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the last 24 hours, which brings the total number of confirmed cases in Jamaica to 1,071. Minister of Health...

By: Ainsworth Morris, August 14, 2020

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18 New COVID-19 Cases Recorded

Jamaica recorded 18 new cases of COVID-19 as at Wednesday (August 12). These cases bring the island’s tally to 1,065. At the same time, recoveries remained at 753 (70.7% recovery...

By: Ministry of Health and Wellness, August 13, 2020

Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne. (Photo © PAHO/WHO)

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PAHO Director Says Youth Integral To Fight Against COVID-19

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Dr. Carissa Etienne, says the youth populations of member countries are integral to the region’s fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19). Speaking during PAHO’s COVID-19...

By: Douglas McIntosh, August 13, 2020

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The continuous flouting of coronavirus (COVID-19) safety protocols has forced the Government to order the closure of 17 beaches and 19 rivers across the island come Friday, August 14). Minister...

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As of Monday, August 24, the staging of small outdoor events will only be allowed on four specific days as the Government tightens restrictions in light of the continued breaches...

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