Nurses Returning To Work Following Sick-Out

Nurses Returning To Work Following Sick-Out

Nurses have been returning to work since scores called in sick at several hospitals across the island on Wednesday, August 25, mainly those in the southern region. However, some did not report to work today due to the inclement weather and being sick from exposure to...
Over 21,000 Jamaicans Vaccinated in One Day

Over 21,000 Jamaicans Vaccinated in One Day

Over 21,000 Jamaicans were vaccinated on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, as the Ministry of Health & Wellness continued its four-day special vaccination blitz across the island.  This is the highest number of persons vaccinated in one day in Jamaica since the COVID-19...
Jamaica Receives 115,200 Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines

Jamaica Receives 115,200 Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines

Jamaica has received 115,200 doses of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccines, on Monday, August 23, through the African Medical Supplies Platform (AMSP). The single-dose vaccines, which are the first of two shipments, were sent through the United Nations Children’s...
Vaccinations for the General Public to Resume On August 25

Vaccinations for the General Public to Resume On August 25

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Christopher Tufton, says COVID-19 vaccinations for the general public will resume on Wednesday, August 25. The Minister made the announcement during a virtual press conference hosted by the Ministry of Education, Youth, and...