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

PAHO Director says PCR Test Remains Gold Standard

By: Douglas McIntosh, October 15, 2020

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Dr. Carissa Etienne, says the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test remains the “gold standard” for detecting coronavirus (COVID-19) infection. Speaking during the PAHO COVID-19...

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

PAHO Receives Rapid Antigen Test

By: Douglas McIntosh, October 15, 2020

Deputy Director General, Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Leesha Delatie-Budair, speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the agency’s Head Office in Kingston on Tuesday (October 13).

STATIN Survey Indicates Jamaicans Generally Informed About COVID-19

By: Douglas McIntosh, October 14, 2020

Health & Wellness 5 years ago Persons With Respiratory Symptoms Must Call the Health Ministry’s EOC
By: Serena Grant, October 14, 2020
Coronavirus 5 years ago COVID-19 update for Tuesday, October 13, 2020
By: Ministry of Health and Wellness, October 14, 2020
Coronavirus 5 years ago UHWI Researches COVID-19 Pool-Testing in partnership with NovaMed to Significantly Increase Testing Capacity
By: NovaMed, October 13, 2020

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Chairman of the Cornwall Regional Hospital’s Independent Oversight Committee, Professor Archibald McDonald.

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Work Continues on Cornwall Regional Hospital

Chairman of the Cornwall Regional Hospital’s Independent Oversight Committee, Professor Archibald McDonald, says work continues on the main hospital building, but the rehabilitation process has slowed as a result of...

By: Nickieta Sterling, October 13, 2020

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COVID-19 Update for Monday, October 12, 2020

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 97 7,910 SEX CLASSIFICATION Males 47 3,563 Females 49 4,322 Under...

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

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Two Sisters Cave Remains Closed to Public UDC Concerned for Public Safety

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) notes with concern, the reports of illegal access to its property and the wanton disregard for public health and safety by members of the public...

By: Urban Development Corporation, October 13, 2020

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. (File photo)

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Gov’t Prioritising Mental Health

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is prioritising mental health interventions in order to address issues that have surfaced or might occur as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic....

By: Peta-Gay Hodges, October 13, 2020

Hand wash station constructed by the Sandals Foundation at the entrance of the Ocho Rios Primary School. Stations are also being erected at Exchange All Age and Seville Golden Preschool in the parish and nine other schools across St. Mary, Westmoreland, and St. James.

5 years ago EducationHealth & Wellness

New Handwashing Stations Being Built to Strengthen Infant and Primary School Preparations for New Academic Year

As part of ongoing efforts to invest in the island’s education infrastructure and support the academic growth of students, the Sandals Foundation is constructing handwashing stations at twelve infant and...

By: Sandals Foundation, October 13, 2020

Regional Technical Director at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Diane Campbell-Stennett.

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

More Healthcare Workers in the West to Deal With COVID-19

Regional Technical Director at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Diane Campbell-Stennett, says the agency has increased its cadre of healthcare workers in the region to aid in the...

By: Serena Grant, October 12, 2020

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COVID-19 update for Sunday, October 11, 2020

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 95 7,813 SEX CLASSIFICATION Males 48 3,516 Females 46 4,270 Under Investigation 1 27 AGE...

By: Ministry of Health and Wellness, October 12, 2020

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the Ministry's digital COVID-19 Conversation, held at the S Hotel in Montego Bay, St. James, on October 8.

5 years ago Health & Wellness

Volunteers to Play Important Role in Mental Health Response Programme

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says that volunteers of the recently launched COVID-19 Mental Health Response Programme, will play an important role in the island’s...

By: Serena Grant, October 12, 2020

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