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

PAHO Director encourages member countries to join WHO COVAX facility

By: Douglas McIntosh, August 26, 2020

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Dr. Carissa Etienne, is encouraging member countries that have not yet joined the World Health Organization (WHO) COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access (COVAX) Facility to...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks at a virtual press conference on Monday (August 24).

PM says measures to fight COVID-19 will be around for another year

By: Ainsworth Morris, August 25, 2020

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point while addressing a virtual press conference on Monday (August 24).

PM announces new islandwide curfew time effective August 27

By: Alecia Smith, August 25, 2020

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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), speaking during a digital press briefing on Sunday (August 23) at the Ministry’s office in New Kingston. Beside him is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dunstan Bryan.

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Health Minister says Jamaica not losing the fight against COVID-19

Despite the recent spike in novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is assuring the nation that Jamaica is not losing the fight...

By: Tanesha Mundle, August 25, 2020

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), speaking during a digital press conference at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston on Sunday (August 23). From left are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dunstan Bryan; and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie.

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Health Ministry to recruit 120 newly trained medical officers

The Ministry of Health and Wellness will be recruiting 120 newly trained medical officers to fill gaps created within the public health system by the impact of the novel coronavirus...

By: Ainsworth Morris, August 25, 2020

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre) gives an update on coronavirus (COVID-19) cases during a virtual press conference, held at the offices of the Ministry, in New Kingston, on Sunday (August 23). Seated beside him are Permanent Secretary, Dunstan Bryan and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie.

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Jamaica records 116 confirmed COVID-19 cases

Jamaica recorded its highest number of confirmed Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases for a day, with 116 persons testing positive as at Sunday (August 23). The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases...

By: Ainsworth Morris, August 24, 2020

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a digital press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on August 21.

5 years ago CoronavirusOffice of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Holness Urges Heightened Vigilance to Curtail COVID-19

In light of the recent surge in new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is urging Jamaicans to exercise greater vigilance in preventing the contraction or...

By: ALECIA SMITH, August 22, 2020

5 years ago Coronavirus

COVID-19 Update: One More Death, 56 New Cases

KINGSTON, Jamaica. Friday, August 21, 2020: Regrettably in the last 24 hours, Jamaica saw another COVID-19-related death. The deceased is an imported case of a 69-year-old female from Manchester. The...

By: Ministry of Health and wellness, August 22, 2020

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Statement on the start of the 2020 academic year

Given the spike in COVID-19 cases, it has now become necessary to delay the reopening of schools. We have consulted with the Ministry of Health and Wellness and barring any...

By: Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, August 21, 2020

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a digital press briefing from the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew on August 21.

5 years ago CoronavirusEducation

Consultations being held on reopening of schools

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says consultations are being held regarding the reopening of schools for the 2020/21 academic year and a decision will be announced shortly. Mr....

By: Chris Patterson, August 21, 2020

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No funeral service or convention at churches

Churches located in the parishes where stricter curfew measures have been imposed will be prohibited from holding funeral services, conventions and other civic activities. This was disclosed by Prime Minister,...

By: Alecia Smith, August 21, 2020

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Health Minister says Jamaica not losing the fight against COVID-19

Health Ministry to recruit 120 newly trained medical officers

Jamaica records 116 confirmed COVID-19 cases

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COVID-19 Update: One More Death, 56 New Cases

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