Regrettably in the last 24 hours, Jamaica recorded 1 more COVID-19 related death. The deceased is from Clarendon, a male aged 74.
Total deaths for Jamaica is now 15.
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Total deaths for Jamaica is now 15.
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98new samples have tested positive for
COVID-19 in the last 24 hours: 10 from the backlog samples and 88 from the new samples
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Jamaica is now 1,290.
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COVID-19 in the last 24 hours: 10 from the backlog samples and 88 from the new samples
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Jamaica is now 1,290.
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The newly confirmed cases are 46 females & 52 males with ages ranging from 4 to 80 years.The cases were recorded in St. Thomas (5), Clarendon (7), St. James (4), St. Catherine (17), Kingston & St. Andrew (53), St. Mary (3), St. Ann (3), Westmoreland (2), Manchester (4)
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Ten (10) of the ninety-eight (98) new cases, were imported, eight (8) arriving from the USA, and two (2) arriving from India; seven (7) contacts of confirmed cases and (80) under investigation, (1) local transmission not epi linked.
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SIXTEEN (16) additional case has recovered and been released from care.
Total recoveries are now at 788 (61% recovery rate). 71 (5.5%) patients were repatriated to their countries of origin.
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Total recoveries are now at 788 (61% recovery rate). 71 (5.5%) patients were repatriated to their countries of origin.
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ACTIVE CASES:
There are now 416 (32.2%) active cases currently under
observation.
There are EIGHT moderately ill patients.
There is ONE critically ill at this time.
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There are now 416 (32.2%) active cases currently under
observation.
There are EIGHT moderately ill patients.
There is ONE critically ill at this time.
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The 1,290 cases are classified as:
- 429 imported cases;
- 404 cases that are contacts of confirmed cases;
- 104 local transmission cases not epidemiologically linked;
- 236 related to the workplace cluster in St. Catherine; and
- 117 are under investigation
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- 429 imported cases;
- 404 cases that are contacts of confirmed cases;
- 104 local transmission cases not epidemiologically linked;
- 236 related to the workplace cluster in St. Catherine; and
- 117 are under investigation
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692 (54%) of all confirmed cases are females and there are 598 (46%) males.
The ages of all confirmed cases range from 2 months to 88 years.
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The ages of all confirmed cases range from 2 months to 88 years.
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TESTING
So far, 50,683 samples have been tested with 49,279 negative; and 114 pending.
In the last 24 hours, 1,468 new samples were tested.
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So far, 50,683 samples have been tested with 49,279 negative; and 114 pending.
In the last 24 hours, 1,468 new samples were tested.
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NINE (9) persons of interest are in quarantine at government facilities, while 28,741 are in home quarantine.
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QUARANTINE
Currently there are two parishes with communities under quarantine: Clarendon and St. Thomas.
Sandy Bay in Clarendon & in St. Thomas, the quarantine areas are Lower Summit, Church Corner & Bamboo River.
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Currently there are two parishes with communities under quarantine: Clarendon and St. Thomas.
Sandy Bay in Clarendon & in St. Thomas, the quarantine areas are Lower Summit, Church Corner & Bamboo River.
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The quarantine period has been extended, as announced previously by the Prime Minister.
The quarantine in these communities will end on September 2.
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The quarantine in these communities will end on September 2.
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This morning we announced the quarantine for two more communities in St. Thomas – ALBION and SEAFORTH.
The quarantine period began at 5:00 am today (Thursday, August 20, 2020), will run for 14 days, ending September 2.
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The quarantine period began at 5:00 am today (Thursday, August 20, 2020), will run for 14 days, ending September 2.
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These communities (mentioned in above tweet) have seen 13 cases over the last three weeks.
Many of the cases are symptomatic, which is a cause for concern and suggests that there may be ongoing transmission in the communities.
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Many of the cases are symptomatic, which is a cause for concern and suggests that there may be ongoing transmission in the communities.
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Community surveillance will be carried out over the next two weeks to detect early any new cases and to implement appropriate measures to contain spread within the parish.
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The parish health departments and our partners have been on the ground and continue medical surveillance, welfare, and public education as well as pharmacy services through the NHF
Shopping Days in these communities remain – Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
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Shopping Days in these communities remain – Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
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A summary of our efforts in Sandy Bay, Clarendon and Lower Summit, Church Corner and Bamboo River, St. Thomas, as at Wednesday, August 19 is as follows:
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It is now more important than ever that Jamaicans remain vigilant in their infection prevention and control measures to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19
Jamaicans must take personal responsibility to protect themselves, their loved ones, their communities and the country
Jamaicans must take personal responsibility to protect themselves, their loved ones, their communities and the country
COVID-19 is NOT OVER and Jamaicans must persist in measures such as:
- Maintaining a physical distance of six feet from each other
- Wearing masks when physical distancing is not possible such as in crowded situations.
- Staying at home and avoiding crowds.
- Maintaining a physical distance of six feet from each other
- Wearing masks when physical distancing is not possible such as in crowded situations.
- Staying at home and avoiding crowds.
- Frequently washing and sanitising hands and cleaning surfaces where droplets may have fallen
- Obeying quarantine and isolation orders as given by the public health authorities.
EVERYONE has a part to play so we can beat COVID-19.
- Obeying quarantine and isolation orders as given by the public health authorities.
EVERYONE has a part to play so we can beat COVID-19.
The COVID-19 backlog of samples has been cleared‼️‼️‼️
The backlog only had 10 positives & 88 current.
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The backlog only had 10 positives & 88 current.
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CMO @themohwgovjm reports a high pick up rate in St. Thomas, therefore there has been intensive contact tracing & surveillance, which in turn has caused the team to detect positives cases before they presented symptoms.
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We implore you to exercise caution in gatherings at this time, please wear your masks, sanitize or wash hands regularly and social distance! Many of the new COVID cases may have been contracted over the Emancipation-Independence holiday period. Personal Responsibility is key!
