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Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, says the economy is projected to contract by between seven and 10 per cent during the 2020/21 fiscal year, as a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is reporting that there are now some 200 COVID-19 beds available out of the 315 in the public health system.

Over 7000 sanitisation workers recruited for Election Day, Gov’t to increase number of public health inspectors and time for night court sittings adjusted.

Coming up: 66 new COVID-19 cases confirmed; Education Ministry Rolls to provide COVID-19 counselling sessions for students, and Transport Authority’s Portland branch closed for sanitization.

The National Water Commission is urging the public to adhere to the Prohibition Order that is still in effect despite the slight increase in water levels at the two major catchment systems in the Corporate Area.

Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, says effective today, persons in 18 Corporate Area communities will be required to remain at home, outside of curfew hours until September 2, as part of measures to control the spread of the coronavirus.