Covid-19: An Uptick in Cases Across Jamaica

Covid-19: An Uptick in Cases Across Jamaica

According to Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton, there has been an uptick in COVID-19 cases in recent weeks. Speaking at the weekly COVID-19 press briefing Thursday, July 23, the Minister says the latest statistics show a 13.8 percent increase. Dr. Tufton notes...
COVID-19 Vaccines for Tourism Industry Workers

COVID-19 Vaccines for Tourism Industry Workers

Jamaica is among the highly tourism-dependent developing countries globally that will benefit from 25 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines being sourced for industry workers. Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett says there have been conversations with suppliers in...
PM: Vaccines Can Quicken Pace of the Economy’s Recovery

PM: Vaccines Can Quicken Pace of the Economy’s Recovery

Speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony for IMCA Jamaica Limited’s corporate headquarters in Kingston, on July 9, Mr. Holness noted that the pace of recovery from COVID-19 in many countries globally corresponded with their vaccination rates. The Prime Minister also...
AstraZeneca Side Effects Raises Concerns

AstraZeneca Side Effects Raises Concerns

The AstraZeneca vaccines continue to spark debate among skeptics this as more European and African countries have suspended the use of the vaccine. However, some local medical practitioners do not believe there is a need for concern. Vials of AstraZeneca vaccines...