Press Releases
Jamaica’s COVID-19 numbers up to 2,459
102 new cases in the last 24 hours Jamaica recorded 102 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, bringing to 2,459 the total number of positives for the island. Of the 102 newly confirmed cases, there were 51 females and 51 males with ages ranging from eight (8) months… Read More
August 31st, 2020COVID-19 Update: One More Death, 245 New Cases Recorded
It is with regret that we advise of the death of another COVID-19 patient. The deceased is a 28 year old female from St. James. At the same time, in the last 24 hours, the country recorded 245 new confirmed COVID-19 cases. These bring the total cases on record for… Read More
August 30th, 2020Jamaica records one more COVID-19 death, 102 new cases
Jamaica recorded one more death related to COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, even as the number of confirmed positive cases increased by 102. The total number of deaths related to COVID-19 is now 20 while the total number of positives is 2,113. The Ministry of Health and Wellness extends… Read More
August 29th, 2020COVID-19 Update: 141 New Cases Recorded Today
42 More Recoveries In the last 24 hours, the country recorded 141 new confirmed COVID-19 cases. These bring the total cases on record for the island to 2,011. Over the same period, recoveries increased by 42, bringing total recoveries to 888 (44.2% recovery rate). The country is now managing 1,032… Read More
August 28th, 2020Jamaica records 66 new COVID-19 cases
Total positives now up to 1,870 Jamaica recorded 66 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, bringing to 1,870 the total number of positives for the island. Of the sixty-six (66) newly confirmed cases, thirty-five (35) are females and thirty-one (31) are males, with ages ranging from seven (7)… Read More
August 27th, 2020COVID-19 Update: 72 New Cases bring Island’s Total to 1,804
In the last 24 hours, the country recorded 72 new confirmed COVID-19 cases. These bring the total cases on record for the island to 1,804. Over the same period, recoveries increased by six, bringing total recoveries to 846 (47.8% recovery rate). Of the newly confirmed cases, 45 are females and… Read More
August 26th, 2020COVID-19 Update: Three More Deaths, 120 New Cases
Regrettably in the last 24 hours, Jamaica recorded three COVID-19-related deaths. The deceased are a 76 year old female from St. Catherine; an 89 year old female from Kingston & St. Andrew and a 70 year old male from Kingston & St. Andrew. The total deaths from COVID-19 now stands… Read More
August 25th, 2020Jamaica records 83 new COVID-19 cases
Jamaica’s confirmed COVID-19 cases are now up to 1,612, with the addition of 83 new positives in the last 24 hours. Recoveries remain at 819 or 50.8%. Of the eighty-three (83) newly confirmed cases, there were thirty-three (33) males and fifty (50) females, with ages ranging from four (4) months… Read More
August 24th, 2020COVID-19 Update: 116 new cases identified in Jamaica
In the last 24 hours, 116 new COVID-19 cases have been identified in Jamaica. The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases for the island is now 1,529. Additionally, two more patients have recovered and have been released from care, bringing the total recoveries to 819. (54.2% recovery rate), Of the… Read More
August 23rd, 2020Jamaica records 67 new COVID-19 cases, 29 more recoveries
Jamaica’s confirmed COVID-19 cases are now up to 1,413, with the addition of 67 new positives in the last 24 hours. Also in the last 24 hours, 29 more persons have recovered and been discharged, bringing the total number of recoveries to 817 or 58%. Of the 67 newly confirmed… Read More
August 22nd, 2020
