Press Releases
Hand sanitizers must be appropriately labelled
The Ministry of Health and Wellness wishes to advise members of the public that they have the right to ask and should be informed regarding the product being used to sanitize their hands. Members of the public also have the right to choose whether they should be sanitized and should… Read More
April 16th, 2020COVID-19 Update: Jamaica now has 125 Confirmed Cases
The National Influenza Centre has reported that in the last 24 hours, 20 samples have tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Jamaica to 125. The 20 additional confirmed cases include 5 males and 15 females, with ages ranging from 2 years… Read More
April 15th, 2020COVID-19 Update: Jamaica now has 73 Confirmed Cases
One New Case; Three More Recoveries The National Influenza Centre has reported that in the last 24 hours, one sample has tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Jamaica to 73. The new case is a 57 year old male from Kingston… Read More
April 13th, 2020COVID-19 Update: 72 Confirmed Cases now in Jamaica
Three new cases; three additional recoveries The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Jamaica now stands at 72. This is following a report from the National Influenza Centre, which stated that in the last 24 hours, three samples have tested positive for COVID-19. The new cases are: a 65… Read More
April 12th, 202065 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Jamaica
Jamaica now has sixty-five (65) confirmed cases of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The two new COVID-19 cases are: A 50-year-old female from St James with a travel history from New York; and A 21-year-old female from St Catherine who is under investigation. They bring to thirty-one (31) the number… Read More
April 10th, 2020Take care of your mental health
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is encouraging Jamaicans who may be experiencing anxiety or stress out of concern over the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) to contact its mental health line at 888 NEW LIFE (888-639-5433). “Anxiety and stress are normal responses to a public health challenge of this magnitude…. Read More
April 9th, 2020Number of suspected, presumed and confirmed Dengue Cases
Jamaica: Weeks 1-52 for 2016-19 and 2020 [year to date] Year Dengue Cases Dengue-related Deaths Suspected/ Presumed/ Confirmed* Confirmed Suspected/ Presumed/ Confirmed* Confirmed 2016 2,297 190 2 0 2017 215 0 6 0 2018 1,061 48 17 7 2019 9,789 179 72 26 2020 587 1 1 1
April 8th, 2020COVID-19 Update – April 7, 2020
Here’s a snapshot of Jamaica’s situation as it relates to #COVID19 as well as the global data.
April 7th, 2020COVID-19 in Jamaica Update for Tuesday, 7 April 2020
NEW CASES There are now sixty-three (63) confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Jamaica. The four (4) new additions from Kingston & St. Andrew are: A 30-year-old male; A 26-year-old female; A 26-year-old male; and A 48-year-old female. The new cases – all of whom are contacts of a confirmed… Read More
April 7th, 2020COVID-19 Update – April 6, 2020
Here’s a snapshot of Jamaica’s situation as it relates to #COVID19 as well as the global data.
April 6th, 2020