Dr. Christopher Tufton

Close To Seven Thousand Jamaicans Receive Second Jab

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is reporting that close to seven thousand Jamaicans have received the second dose of…

4 years ago

Samples Showing UK COVID-19 Variant in Jamaica

Of the ten samples, seven were found to be that of the United Kingdom variant, while the remaining three had…

4 years ago

Government Halts Mass Vaccination For Jab Two

The government is to halt mass vaccination for the second vaccine jab. The Ministry of Health says only citizens 60…

4 years ago

Five Patients Have Adverse Reaction To COVID-19 Vaccine

According to the Health and Wellness Ministry, five patients have had adverse reactions after taking the COVID-19 vaccine in Jamaica.

4 years ago

Jamaica Receives Third Shipment Of AstraZeneca Vaccine

Jamaica receives its third shipment with 75,000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday, this time from the African…

4 years ago

Next Vaccination Blitz For Elderly Set For April 3

The next vaccination blitz for Jamaicans seventy-five years and older has been scheduled for Saturday, April 3.

4 years ago

Family Still Awaiting Answers In Teen’s Death

The family of 17-year-old Jalisa McGowan is still awaiting answers regarding the teen's death. It has been almost one month…

4 years ago

Dr. Tufton: Vaccination Storage Facilities Are Prepared

The logistics and capacity for storage of the COVID-19 vaccines will be no issue when the island receives its first…

4 years ago

Jamaica Continues To Record Increase COVID-19 Cases

With the upsurge, the Government is making preparations to accommodate persons who may require medical attention, as hospitals across the…

4 years ago

National COVID-19 Deployment Plan Initiated

The National COVID-19 Deployment and Vaccine Interim Plan will outline the overall strategies for the deployment, implementation and monitoring of…

4 years ago