Press Releases
Jamaica’s COVID-19 cases reach 1,003
Jamaica recorded 16 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of positives for the island to 1,003. Recoveries are at 745 or 74.3% while there are 190 or 18.9% active cases, including six (6) moderately ill persons. Some 55 or 5.5% of cases have returned… Read More
August 8th, 2020COVID-19 Update: One More Death, 29 New Cases
Regrettably, in the last 24 hours a 13th COVID-19 patient has died. The deceased is an 88-year-old female from Clarendon, who was admitted to a public health facility in the parish on Tuesday, August 4. Confirmation of her COVID-19 positive status came today. The mode of transmission is currently under investigation…. Read More
August 7th, 202030 new COVID-19 cases for Jamaica
Jamaica recorded 30 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, bringing to 958 the total number of confirmed positives for the island. Of the newly confirmed cases, 19 are females and 11 are males, with ages ranging from six (6) to 87 years. Included in that number are four… Read More
August 6th, 2020Community Quarantine for Sandy Bay, Clarendon
The Ministry of Health & Wellness in collaboration with the Clarendon Health Department and the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) has reviewed today the recent COVID-19 cases coming out of Clarendon. Two positive cases of COVID-19 are admitted at the May Pen Hospital. Case investigations and contact tracing have been… Read More
August 6th, 2020Eight new COVID-19 cases for Jamaica
Public urged to comply with infection prevention measures With eight new additions to the COVID-19 case tally for Jamaica in the last 24 hours, the Ministry of Health and Wellness is stressing the need for consistent physical distancing, the wearing of masks, frequent washing of hands, and obedience to quarantine… Read More
August 5th, 2020COVID-19 Update: Jamaica records 15 New Cases
In the last 24 hours, 15 new samples have tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed cases for the island to 920. At the same time, two patients have been numbered among those recovered and released from care. Total recoveries from COVID-19 now stand at 745… Read More
August 4th, 2020COVID-19 Update: Jamaica sees increase in Moderately ill Patients
11 New Positives Identified today In the last 24 hours, Jamaica has seen a record increase in the number of positive COVID-19 hospitalizations. Total hospitalization, including confirmed and suspected positive cases stands at 35. This number includes eight patients who are moderately ill, representing the highest ever counted as moderately… Read More
August 3rd, 2020Jamaica records Two New COVID-19-related Deaths
11 More Positives Identified Regrettably, Jamaica recorded two new COVID-19-related deaths in the last 24 hours. One of the decease is a 64 year old male from Clarendon and the other is a 73 year old female from St. Thomas. The two deaths are being reported among the new cases… Read More
August 2nd, 2020Jamaica records 5 new COVID-19 cases, 17 more recoveries
Over the last 24 hours, Jamaica has recorded five (5) new COVID-19 cases and 17 additional recoveries. The island now has a record of 883 confirmed positives and 743 recoveries. The newly confirmed cases are comprised of two (2) females and three (3) males, with ages ranging from 33 to… Read More
August 1st, 2020Jamaica records 14 new COVID-19 cases
Jamaica has recorded 14 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed positives for the island to 878. The newly confirmed cases are comprised of six (6) females and eight (8) males, with ages ranging from four (4) months to 61 years and addresses… Read More
July 31st, 2020
