Press Releases
COVID-19 Update: 72 Confirmed Cases now in Jamaica
Three new cases; three additional recoveries The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Jamaica now stands at 72. This is following a report from the National Influenza Centre, which stated that in the last 24 hours, three samples have tested positive for COVID-19. The new cases are: a 65… Read More
April 12th, 202065 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Jamaica
Jamaica now has sixty-five (65) confirmed cases of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The two new COVID-19 cases are: A 50-year-old female from St James with a travel history from New York; and A 21-year-old female from St Catherine who is under investigation. They bring to thirty-one (31) the number… Read More
April 10th, 2020Take care of your mental health
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is encouraging Jamaicans who may be experiencing anxiety or stress out of concern over the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) to contact its mental health line at 888 NEW LIFE (888-639-5433). “Anxiety and stress are normal responses to a public health challenge of this magnitude…. Read More
April 9th, 2020Number of suspected, presumed and confirmed Dengue Cases
Jamaica: Weeks 1-52 for 2016-19 and 2020 [year to date] Year Dengue Cases Dengue-related Deaths Suspected/ Presumed/ Confirmed* Confirmed Suspected/ Presumed/ Confirmed* Confirmed 2016 2,297 190 2 0 2017 215 0 6 0 2018 1,061 48 17 7 2019 9,789 179 72 26 2020 587 1 1 1
April 8th, 2020COVID-19 Update – April 7, 2020
Here’s a snapshot of Jamaica’s situation as it relates to #COVID19 as well as the global data.
April 7th, 2020COVID-19 in Jamaica Update for Tuesday, 7 April 2020
NEW CASES There are now sixty-three (63) confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Jamaica. The four (4) new additions from Kingston & St. Andrew are: A 30-year-old male; A 26-year-old female; A 26-year-old male; and A 48-year-old female. The new cases – all of whom are contacts of a confirmed… Read More
April 7th, 2020COVID-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, 2020