Press Releases
COVID-19 Clinical Management Summary for Monday, January 4, 2021
NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL NOTES Confirmed Cases 43 13,246 SEX CLASSIFICATION Males 17 6,034 Females 26 7,210 Under Investigation 0 2 AGE RANGE 3 months to 89 years 1 day to 104 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW… Read More
January 5th, 2021Recent UK Traveller Dies in Hospital
It is with regret that the Ministry of Health & Wellness confirms the death of one of the 20 positive cases, who recently arrived in Jamaica from the UK. The deceased is a 77 year old male of Jamaican descent, who resides in the UK. The patient was in state… Read More
January 4th, 2021COVID-19 Clinical Management Summary for Sunday, January 3, 2021
NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 154 13,203 SEX CLASSIFICATION Males 84 6,016 Females 69 7,184 Under Investigation 1 3 AGE RANGE 9 months to 98 years 1 day to 104 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES Clarendon 12 616 Hanover 5… Read More
January 4th, 2021COVID-19 Clinical Management Summary for Saturday, January 2, 2021
NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 118 13,049 SEX CLASSIFICATION Males 43 5,932 Females 75 7,115 Under Investigation 0 2 AGE RANGE 49 days to 92 years 1 day to 104 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW… Read More
January 3rd, 2021Health Ministry, NERHA mourn loss of Tyrone Robinson
Minister of Health & Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton is expressing deep sorrow and loss at the news of the passing of Chairman of the North East Regional Health Authority (NERHA), Mr. Tyrone Robinson, JP. “Mr. Robinson was a visionary leader, who brought his expertise to public health, especially… Read More
January 2nd, 2021COVID-19 Clinical Management Summary for Friday, January 1, 2021
COVID-19 Update for Friday, January 1, 2021 NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL NOTES Confirmed Cases 16 12,931 SEX CLASSIFICATION Males 7 5,889 Females 9 7,040 Under Investigation 0 2 AGE RANGE 48 days to 61 years 1 day to 104 years … Read More
January 2nd, 2021COVID-19 Clinical Management Summary for Thursday, December 31, 2020
NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 88 12,915 SEX CLASSIFICATION Males 48 5,882 Females 40 7,031 Under Investigation 0 2 AGE RANGE 33 days to 95 years 1 day to 104 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW… Read More
January 1st, 2021UK Travel Ban Extended until January 31
The Government of Jamaica has extended the travel ban on flights coming in country from the UK until Sunday, January 31, 2021. Additionally, all non-Jamaicans who have been in the UK in the last 14 days prior to intended arrival date in Jamaica, who may seek to enter the island through… Read More
December 31st, 2020COVID-19 Clinical Management Summary for Wednesday, December 30, 2020
NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 34 12,827 SEX CLASSIFICATION Males 16 5,834 Females 18 6,991 Under Investigation 0 2 AGE RANGE 2 years to 87 years 1 day to 104 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES Clarendon 0 587 Hanover 1… Read More
December 31st, 2020Enhanced COVID-19 Measures for Westmoreland Extended
The enhanced COVID-19 measures for the parish of Westmoreland previously announced by Prime Minister Andrew Holness will be extended until Friday, January 15, 2021. Westmoreland remains the parish with the highest number of cases per population. The cases are spread across the parish involving more than 30 communities. New cases… Read More
December 30th, 2020
