Press Releases
Jamaica’s COVID-19 cases up to 1,192
46 new cases, 2 more recoveries in the last 24 hours Jamaica has recorded 46 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, bringing to 1,192 the total number of confirmed positives. Also in the last 24 hours, recoveries moved to 772, as two additional persons were released from care…. Read More
August 19th, 2020Jamaica’s COVID-19 cases now up to 1,146
17 new cases, 6 more recoveries in the last 24 hours Jamaica has recorded 17 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, bringing to 1,146 the total number of confirmed positives. Also in the last 24 hours, recoveries moved to 770, as six additional persons were released from care…. Read More
August 18th, 2020Extended quarantine for St. Thomas, Clarendon
With the increase in the number of COVID-19 cases and a growing number of persons displaying symptoms in St. Thomas and Clarendon, the decision has been taken to extend the quarantine period for the areas of those parishes currently under quarantine. The St. Thomas communities include Bamboo River, Church Corner… Read More
August 17th, 202018 KSA communities at high risk of COVID-19 transmission
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is monitoring more than 250 active COVID-19 cases across 12 parishes, among them 54 cases from Kingston & St. Andrew (KSA). The Three Miles, Constant Spring, Duhaney Park, and Half Way Tree developmental areas are the most affected from the KSA. The cases have… Read More
August 17th, 2020COVID-19 Update: 16 New Cases Confirmed
In the last 24 hours 16 new samples have tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total confirmed COVID-19 cases in Jamaica to 1,129. At the same time, recoveries remained at 764. (67.7% recovery rate). Of the newly confirmed cases, 11 are males and five are females, with ages ranging… Read More
August 17th, 2020COVID-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, 2020
