Press Releases
COVID-19 Update – April 6, 2020
Here’s a snapshot of Jamaica’s situation as it relates to #COVID19 as well as the global data.
April 6th, 2020Jamaica Has 59 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
There are now fifty-nine (59) confirmed cases of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Jamaica. The new addition is a 43-year-old male from Portland, who is under investigation. He brings to seven (7) the number of cases under investigation while thirty (30) are imported cases and twenty-two (22) are import-related…. Read More
April 6th, 2020Ministry issues recommendations for the wearing of Masks
The Ministry of Health & Wellness wishes to advise persons to exercise caution in how they wear masks in the bid to prevent COVID-19. At the same time, members of the public must observe infection prevention measures, such as washing and sanitizing hands even while wearing the mask. The Ministry… Read More
April 6th, 202058 Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in Jamaica
The National Influenza Centre has advised that in the last 24 hours, three samples have tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Jamaica to 58. The new cases are: A 41 year old female from St. Ann with no travel history; her mode of… Read More
April 5th, 202055 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Jamaica
Jamaica now has fifty-five (55) confirmed cases of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The new additions are: A 74-year-old female from Manchester, who is the contact of a confirmed case; and A 63-year-old female from Portland, who is under investigation. They bring to twenty-eight (28) the number of imported cases… Read More
April 4th, 2020COVID-19 Update – April 3, 2020
Here’s a snapshot of Jamaica’s situation as it relates to #COVID19 as well as the global data.
April 3rd, 202047 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Jamaica
The National Influenza Centre has advised that of the five pending test results from yesterday (April 1), two samples have tested negative while three are positive for the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19. This brings the total number of cases in Jamaica to 47. The new cases are: A couple from… Read More
April 2nd, 2020COVID-19 Update – April 1, 2020
Here’s a snapshot of Jamaica’s situation as it relates to #COVID19 as well as the global data.
April 2nd, 202038 Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in Jamaica – Second patient released from hospital
There are now 38 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Jamaica. Additional results received last evening from the National Influenza Centre, showed that of the nine pending results, seven samples tested negative, while two were positive for COVID-19. The two new cases are: a 48 year old female from St. Elizabeth… Read More
March 31st, 2020COVID-19 Update – March 30, 2020
Here’s a snapshot of Jamaica’s situation as it relates to #COVID19 as well as the global data.
March 31st, 2020