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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point while addressing journalists on the country’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, during a press conference at Jamaica House on Monday (March 23).

Prime Minister Calls For Public Adherence To Curtail Spread Of COVID-19

By: Douglas Mcintosh, March 24, 2020

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is encouraging individuals and establishments to comply with stipulated safeguards outlined by the Government to curtail further spread of the highly infectious coronavirus...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses press conference at Jamaica House, on Monday (March 23).

21 Cases Of COVID-19

By: Ainsworth Morris, March 24, 2020

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), speaking at a special press conference at Jamaica House on Friday (March 20). Standing beside him is Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

19 Confirmed Cases Of COVID 19

By: Tanesha Mundle, March 20, 2020

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By: Office of the Prime Minister, March 21, 2020
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By: Office of the Prime Minister, March 20, 2020
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a press conference at Jamaica House on Wednesday (March 18). Listening (from left) are Chief Medical Offiicer, Dr.Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dunstan Bryan.

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & WellnessOffice of the Prime Minister

All Hospitals Now Have Isolation Wards

All hospitals across the island now have isolation wards, and together have a total of 240 isolation beds, to deal with the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Health and Wellness...

By: Tanesha Mundle, March 19, 2020

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second right), points to the first chain of persons who tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) in Jamaica, at a press conference held at Jamaica House on March 18. Observing are (from left) Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Colette Roberts Risden; Permanent Secretary in the Health Ministry, Dunstan Bryan; and National Epidemiologist, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Karen Webster-Kerr.

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & WellnessOffice of the Prime Minister

National Epidemiologist Outlines COVID-19 Chains Of Transmission

The Government has reported that there are currently seven chains of transmission regarding positive cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Jamaica. Details were provided by the National Epidemiologist, Ministry of Health...

By: Ainsworth Morris, March 19, 2020

5 years ago CommunityCoronavirusHealth & WellnessOffice of the Prime Minister

More Food Packages For Seven And Eight Miles

The Government will be increasing the delivery of food packages to the Seven and Eight Miles communities in Bull Bay, St. Andrew, which are currently under quarantine. “We will be...

By: Tanesha Mundle, March 19, 2020

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dunstan Bryan, addresses a press conference at Jamaica House on Wednesday (March 17).

5 years ago CommunityCoronavirusHealth & WellnessOffice of the Prime Minister

Jamaica Records First Death From COVID-19

The Government reported that Jamaica has recorded its first death from the coronavirus (COVID-19). He is a 79-year-old male from Clarendon with a travel history to New York. He was...

By: Ainsworth Morris, March 18, 2020

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), responds to questions from journalists relating to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), during a media briefing at Jamaica House on Tuesday (March 17). At left is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dunstan Bryan.

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & WellnessOffice of the Prime MinisterTransport

Five Buses Purchased For Nurses

The Government has purchased five new buses to transport nurses, who are frontline workers in the country’s fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19). Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon....

By: Tanesha Mundle, March 18, 2020

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right) addressing a press conference at Jamaica House on Tuesday (March 17). Standing beside him is the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dunstan Bryan.

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & WellnessNational SecurityOffice of the Prime Minister

Jamaica Not Closing Borders At This Time

While Jamaica has implemented travel restrictions and quarantine measures for passengers arriving from certain countries, the island will not be closing its borders at this time. Travel restrictions have been...

By: Ainsworth Morris, March 18, 2020

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.

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & WellnessOffice of the Prime MinisterTourism

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...

By: Ainsworth Morris, March 18, 2020

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.

5 years ago CommunityCoronavirusHealth & WellnessOffice of the Prime Minister

Residents In Communities Under Quarantine Must Report Concerns To Authorities On The Ground

The Government has called on persons in communities under quarantine, who feel they have been deprived of basic items and food being distributed, to report it to the authorities on...

By: Ainsworth Morris, March 18, 2020

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