CURRENT CASE NUMBERS
TWO new samples have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last
24 hours. The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Jamaica is now 765. The new cases are imported, having arrived recently on flights from the USA.
TWO new samples have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last
24 hours. The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Jamaica is now 765. The new cases are imported, having arrived recently on flights from the USA.
One is Jamaican from St. James and the other is a non-Jamaican, who stayed in St. James. This tourist has since repatriated.
They are 2 males; one 24 years old and the other is 40.
They are 2 males; one 24 years old and the other is 40.
RECOVERIES
In the last 24 hours, 28 more patients have recovered from COVID- 19, and have been released from isolation, bringing the total number of recoveries to 675. (88.2% Recovery Rate).
24 (3.1%) patients were repatriated to their countries of origin.
In the last 24 hours, 28 more patients have recovered from COVID- 19, and have been released from isolation, bringing the total number of recoveries to 675. (88.2% Recovery Rate).
24 (3.1%) patients were repatriated to their countries of origin.
ACTIVE CASES
There are now 56 (7.3%) active cases currently under observation.
There are NO critically ill or moderately ill patients at this time.
There are now 56 (7.3%) active cases currently under observation.
There are NO critically ill or moderately ill patients at this time.
CLASSIFICATION
The 765 cases are classified as:
• 247 imported cases
• 238 cases that are contacts of confirmed cases
• 44 local transmission cases not epidemiologically linked
• 236 related to the workplace cluster in St. Catherine
The 765 cases are classified as:
• 247 imported cases
• 238 cases that are contacts of confirmed cases
• 44 local transmission cases not epidemiologically linked
• 236 related to the workplace cluster in St. Catherine
Investigations have concluded for the seven persons under investigation and the case re-classification reflected in the breakdown above.
Of note: Five (5) cases have been classified as Local Transmission – not epidemiologically linked and (2) cases as contacts of a confirmed case
Of note: Five (5) cases have been classified as Local Transmission – not epidemiologically linked and (2) cases as contacts of a confirmed case
GENDER CLASSIFICATION
Some 429 (56%) of all confirmed cases are females and there are
336 (44%) males.
The ages of all confirmed cases range from 2 months to 87 years.
Some 429 (56%) of all confirmed cases are females and there are
336 (44%) males.
The ages of all confirmed cases range from 2 months to 87 years.
TESTING
So far, 29,443 samples have been tested with 28,618 negative; and
60 pending.
In the last 24 hours, 484 new samples were tested.
So far, 29,443 samples have been tested with 28,618 negative; and
60 pending.
In the last 24 hours, 484 new samples were tested.
ISOLATION AND QUARANTINE
There are 56 patients in isolation.
THREE persons of interest are in quarantine at government facilities, while 17,776 are in home quarantine.
There are 56 patients in isolation.
THREE persons of interest are in quarantine at government facilities, while 17,776 are in home quarantine.
I’ve seen, heard and appreciated the conversation around my interview last night with @djmillerJA. My approach to responding to some of the concerns of our medical doctors came across in a way that could have caused offense.
I would like to use the opportunity to unreservedly say to those members of the medical profession who may have expressed concerns, that I apologize to them and to the offense that it may have caused as that was truly not my intent.
@djmillerJA
@djmillerJA
There will be meetings with the @MOFJamaica to finalize the opening of opportunities for medical professionals to fill some of the gaps that exist in our health sector.
CEO of @NHFJamaica, Mr. Everton Anderson explained the issues of drug availability on the market.
Watch full briefing here:
Watch full briefing here:
