Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie says currently there is no recommendation from the World Health Organization (WHO) to support booster doses or the mixing of vaccines. Dr. Bisasor McKenzie noted that the emphasis, therefore, remains on the...
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is expecting a shipment of the Pfizer vaccine within the next two to four weeks. Children 12 years and older and persons who are due their second dose will be prioritized. The announcement comes a little less than a month after the...
The fifth variant of COVID-19, the Mu variant has been detected in Jamaica. The announcement was made on Thursday, September 9, during the Health Ministry’s COVID -19 media briefing. The variant was recently reported to be detected in St. Vincent, and has been...
According to the Health and Wellness Ministry, five patients have had adverse reactions after taking the COVID-19 vaccine in Jamaica. Dr. Melody Ennis, Director of Family Health Services says a death is being investigated. Additionally, Chief Medical...
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