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Jamaica registers 733 cases of COVID-19 on Sunday

Admin Posted on September 20, 2021September 20, 2021

Jamaica recorded 733 new COVID-19 cases and three deaths on Sunday, bringing the infection total to 80,406, and the virus death toll to 1,794. The Ministry of Health and Wellness reported that the new cases comprise 417 females and 309 males with ages ranging from newborn to 101 years. Seven additional cases are under investigation. […]

Hospitals at 100 per cent over capacity for COVID-19 patients

Claude Mills Posted on August 9, 2021August 9, 2021

Islandwide vaccinations will resume tomorrow (Monday, August 9) while leave entitlements for at least some health staff may be deferred, as Jamaica continues its efforts to prevent illness and death associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. “Hospitals across the island are seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases. In anticipation of further increases in bed occupancy, the […]

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NINE COVID-19 DEATHS IN JAMAICA ON TUESDAY

Claude Mills Posted on April 7, 2021

Jamaica on Tuesday recorded nine COVID-19 deaths, pushing the tally to 631. The deceased are: A 47-year-old male from Kingston and St Andrew A 62-year-old male from St Mary A 56-year-old male from St James A 55-year-old male from Westmoreland A 73-year-old male from St James A 98-year-old female from Clarendon An 87-year-old male from […]

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Six more COVID-19 deaths

Admin Posted on April 3, 2021

Jamaica on Friday recorded six more COVID-19 deaths, pushing the tally to 613. Those who have died are: A 30-year-old male from Westmoreland A 59-year-old male from Kingston and St Andrew A 75-year-old female from Kingston and St Andrew An 82-year-old male from Kingston and St Andrew An 84-year-old male from Westmoreland A 72-year-old male […]

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Jamaican national first to test positive for UK COVID-19 variant in Grenada

Admin Posted on March 31, 2021

A Jamaican national who went to Grenada earlier this month has been confirmed as the island’s first case of the United Kingdom strain of COVID-19. Acting Chief Medical Office, Dr Shawn Charles, said on Tuesday that the Jamaican man in his 20s, who arrived on March 8, tested positive after five days in the country.

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COVID-19 cluster at New Kingston office of Ministry of Culture

Admin Posted on February 12, 2021

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has confirmed a COVID-19 cluster at its headquarters in New Kingston. The Ministry says the discovery has triggered the necessary health protocols including testing and quarantine of staff, contact tracing, and deep cleaning of the facility. Several members of staff have since been asked to work from […]

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Are party promoters endangering Jamaica with maskless parties in Florida?

Claude Mills Posted on January 5, 2021January 5, 2021

One876entertainment.com understands that Jamaican promoters are hosting parties in Florida which exploit a loophole which allows Jamaican residents to return to the island without having to show a negative COVID-19 test. Jamaican professional event planners who refuse to let COVID-19 kill their hustle on music shows are using South Florida’s world-famous party culture to make […]

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Toots Hibbert is battling for his life at the UHWI

Claude Mills Posted on September 2, 2020September 2, 2020

The family of Toots and Maytals frontman Frederick ‘Toots’ Hibbert is asking the public for prayers as the singer is battling for his life.

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Ministry of Health moves in on go go club in Mountainside in St. Bess

Admin Posted on August 31, 2020August 31, 2020

Anecdotal evidence is that there is an outbreak at the Spendless go go club in Mountainside in St. Elizabeth. “The go go club owner was picked up by the Ministry of Health over the weekend. Word is that he called his friend to tell him to pick up because he was fleeing flu-ish, and the […]

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Events resume in Jamaica

Claude Mills Posted on July 15, 2020July 15, 2020

Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie yesterday announced in Parliament a phased re-opening of the industry. He indicated that small outdoor events like round robins and festivals can be held, as of July 21, until July 31. Amusement parks, water attractions and sports bars would also be allowed to temporarily resume operations during that period. However, […]