covid-19

Battling COVID-19 and the New Delta Variant

With Jamaica lagging behind the rest of the region in terms of COVID-19 vaccination uptake, one of the major concerns…

3 years ago

COVID-19 Era Inflation and the Rise of Consumer Expenses

The world is experiencing what some would call a COVID-19 era inflation, and earlier this year, local manufacturers and importers…

3 years ago

Minister Tufton: Delta Variant Confirmed in Jamaica

According to Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton the Delta variant has been confirmed to be on the island on August…

3 years ago

Another BPO Cluster, COVID-19 Cases Surge

More concerns are raised as the COVID-19 numbers continue to surge. Fifteen deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours,…

3 years ago

UHWI Reaches COVID-19 Patient Capacity

The University of the West Indies Hospital (UHWI) has reported full capacity for treating patients who have tested positive for…

3 years ago

UK Deportation Flight Arrives in Jamaica with 7 People

A deportation flight from the United Kingdom landed in Jamaica on Wednesday, August 11, with seven people on board. Last…

3 years ago

Community-Based Vaccination Sites Get MP’s Support

The South East Regional Health Authority will place two mobile community-based vaccinations sites at the Stony Hill High School, and…

3 years ago

WHO Calls on High Income Countries to Suspend Booster Shots

WHO Calls on High-income Countries to Suspend COVID-19 Booster Shots - The World Health Organization (WHO) is appealing to wealthy…

3 years ago

Senior Citizens Receive COVID-19 Care Packages

Some senior citizens in Greendale, St. Catherine were recently provided with a profusion of care packages from the Harris Foundation.…

3 years ago

Early Treatment of COVID-19 and Treatment At Home, Crucial

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused hospital admissions to climb, and worries are mounting over bed capacity in the public health…

3 years ago