Press Releases
COVID-19 Update: Jamaica Records Seven New Cases
The number of COVID-19 cases on record for Jamaica increased by seven in the last 24 hours. The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases now stands at 1,113. Additionally, three more patients have been numbered among the recovered and released, bringing total recoveries to 764 (68.6% recovery rate). Of the… Read More
August 16th, 2020COVID-19 test a must for more visitors as list of high-risk countries grow
Non-residents visiting Jamaica from the United States, Brazil, the Dominican Republic, and Mexico, which have all been designated as high risk locations, are now required to obtain a COVID-19 PCR test prior to arrival. This applies to all non-residents 12 years and older, including those who are business travellers, entering the island on or after… Read More
August 16th, 2020Jamaica records 1,106 COVID-19 cases
24 new cases in the last 24 hours Jamaica recorded twenty-four (24) new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. The total number of confirmed positives for the island now stand at 1,106. Sixteen (16) of the newly confirmed cases are males and eight (8) are females, with ages ranging… Read More
August 15th, 2020COVID-19 Update: Community Surveillance yields 11 more Positives
Community surveillance continues in the quarantined communities in Clarendon and St. Thomas. As a result of the efforts of the Health Department, 11 new positives were identified today. These new cases bring Jamaica’s total confirmed COVID-19 cases to 1,082. Today, also saw the recoveries increase by seven, bringing that total to… Read More
August 14th, 2020COVID-19 Update: Jamaica now at 1071 Confirmed Cases
In the last 24 hours, Jamaica saw six new confirmed COVID-19 cases. The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Jamaica is now 1071. Recoveries have reached 754 (70.7% recovery rate), with one additional patient, recovered and released from care. Of the six newly confirmed cases, there were five males… Read More
August 14th, 2020COVID-19 Update: 18 New Cases Recorded
Jamaica recorded 18 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. These cases bring the island’s tally to 1,065. At the same time, recoveries remained at 753 (70.7% recovery rate). The country is now managing 236 (22.2%) active cases across the island, including six moderately ill patients and one… Read More
August 12th, 2020Jamaica’s COVID-19 cases up to 1,047
16 new cases, 8 more recoveries in the last 24 hours Jamaica recorded 16 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed positives for the island to 1,047. Also in the last 24 hours, there have been eight (8) additional recoveries. The total number… Read More
August 11th, 2020COVID-19 Update: Eight New Cases Identified
Eight new confirmed cases of COVID-19 were identified in the last 24 hours. These bring the island’s tally of cases to 1,031. Jamaica now has 213 (20.7%) active cases, including six moderately ill patients. Recoveries remained at 745 (72.3% recovery rate) and 59 cases (5.7%) have returned to their countries of… Read More
August 10th, 2020COVID-19 Update: One More Death, 20 New Cases
The Ministry of Health & Wellness regrets to advise that another COVID-19 positive patient has died. The deceased is a 37 year old male from St. Catherine. This local transmission not epidemiologically linked case brings to 14, the total number of COVID-19-related deaths for the island. At the same time,… Read More
August 9th, 2020St. Thomas communities quarantined
The communities of Lower Summit, Church Corner and Bamboo River in St. Thomas are now under quarantine. The decision by the health authorities to quarantine the three areas was informed by the number of COVID-19 positive cases and the number persons presenting with symptoms of infection, and the need to… Read More
August 9th, 2020
