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Negril business interests back COVID-19 containment efforts
Executives of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association and the Negril Chamber of Commerce have thrown their support behind the promotion of adherence to infection prevention and control measures, as part of efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 in western Jamaica. This follows their meeting at the weekend with… Read More
December 14th, 2020COVID-19 Clinical Management Summary for Sunday, December 13, 2020
NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 82 11,792 SEX CLASSIFICATION Males 42 5,379 Females 40 6,411 Under Investigation 0 2 AGE RANGE 3 years to 90 years 1 day to 104 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES Clarendon 3 532 Hanover 1… Read More
December 14th, 2020COVID-19 Clinical Management Summary for Saturday, December 12, 2020
NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL NOTES Confirmed Cases 102 11,710 SEX CLASSIFICATION Males 57 5,336 Females 44 6,371 Under Investigation 1 3 AGE RANGE 4 years to 82 years 1 day to 104 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES… Read More
December 13th, 2020COVID-19 Clinical Management Summary for Friday, December 11, 2020
NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL NOTES Confirmed Cases 99 11,608 SEX CLASSIFICATION Males 44 5,292 Females 55 6,314 Under Investigation 0 2 AGE RANGE 1 year to 92 years 1 day to 104 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES … Read More
December 12th, 2020Health Ministry steps up planning for surge in COVID-19 cases
Technocrats and clinicians from across the public health system were, up to Friday afternoon, locked in a marathon meeting focused on boosting readiness for an increase in COVID-19 cases this month and into the New Year. The meeting was called by the Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. Christopher Tufton… Read More
December 11th, 2020COVID-19 Clinical Management Summary for Thursday, December 10, 2020
NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL NOTES Confirmed Cases 66 11,509 SEX CLASSIFICATION Males 24 5247 Females 41 6259 Under Investigation 1 3 AGE RANGE 4 years to 82 years 1 day to 104 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW… Read More
December 11th, 2020COVID-19 Clinical Management Summary for Wednesday, December 9, 2020
NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 74 11,443 SEX CLASSIFICATION Males 31 5,223 Females 43 6,218 Under Investigation 0 2 AGE RANGE 4 months to 97 years 1 day to 104 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW… Read More
December 10th, 2020COVID-19 Clinical Management Summary for Tuesday, December 8, 2020
NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL NOTES Confirmed Cases 98 11,369 SEX CLASSIFICATION Males 56 5,192 Females 42 6,175 Under Investigation 0 2 AGE RANGE 6 years to 95 years 1 day to 104 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES … Read More
December 9th, 2020Health Minister names National Vaccination Commission
The Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. Christopher Tufton has named a National COVID-19 Vaccine Commission, as Jamaica shores up its prevention and containment measures for the pandemic that has rocked the world for months now. The members of the Commission, the Minister told Parliament earlier today (Tuesday, December 8),… Read More
December 8th, 2020COVID-19 Clinical Management Summary for Monday, December 7, 2020
NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL NOTES Confirmed Cases 87 11,271 SEX CLASSIFICATION Males 38 5,135 Females 48 6,133 Under Investigation 1 3 AGE RANGE 2 years to 89 years 1 day to 104 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES … Read More
December 8th, 2020