Just last week the Ministry of Health and Wellness announced a number of measures to address the matter of lack of space to accommodate COVID-19 patients in the island’s hospitals. But with confirmations of over thirty health workers just one hospital.
Also, there have been announcements that some doctors are anxious about unpaid remuneration and a shortage of nurses.
In this discussion, we find out how some of our medical personnel are responding to the reported upsurge. Joining us on Panel Discussion are the President of the Medical Association of Jamaica, Dr. Andrew Manning, and President of the Nurses Association of Jamaica, Patsy Edwards Henry.