COVID-19 Updates | Prips Jamaica

Covid Case Count

As of November 12,2021, at 10:00am, Jamaica has recorded:

90,005 total cases
60,120 recoveries
29,885 active cases
2,311 total deaths

For details on how to get vaccinated please visit the Ministry of Health's website at www.moh.gov.jm or contact the Vaccination Call Centre at 888-663-5683

Covid Case Count

As of November 10,2021, at 10:00am, Jamaica has recorded:

89,788 total cases
59,473 recoveries
30,315 active cases
2,293 total deaths

For details on how to get vaccinated please visit the Ministry of Health's website at www.moh.gov.jm or contact the Vaccination Call Centre at 888-663-5683

Covid Case Count

As of November 9,2021, at 10:00am, Jamaica has recorded:

89,788 total cases
59,473 recoveries
30,315 active cases
2,272 total deaths

For details on how to get vaccinated please visit the Ministry of Health's website at www.moh.gov.jm or contact the Vaccination Call Centre at 888-663-5683

Covid Case Count

As of November 5,2021, at 10:00am, Jamaica has recorded:

89,466 total cases
57,051 recoveries
32,415 active cases
2,211 total deaths

For details on how to get vaccinated please visit the Ministry of Health's website at www.moh.gov.jm or contact the Vaccination Call Centre at 888-663-5683

Covid Case Count

As of November 3, 2021, at 10:00am, Jamaica has recorded:

89,170 total cases
58,267 recoveries
30,903 active cases
2,246 total deaths

For details on how to get vaccinated please visit the Ministry of Health's website at www.moh.gov.jm or contact the Vaccination Call Centre at 888-663-5683

Covid Case Count

As of November 2,2021, at 10:00am, Jamaica has recorded:

89,170 total cases
57,051 recoveries
32,119 active cases
2,182 total deaths

For details on how to get vaccinated please visit the Ministry of Health's website at www.moh.gov.jm or contact the Vaccination Call Centre at 888-663-5683

Covid Case Count

As of October 28,2021, at 10:00am, Jamaica has recorded:

88,530 total cases
57,182 recoveries
31,348 active cases
2,192 total deaths

For details on how to get vaccinated please visit the Ministry of Health's website at www.moh.gov.jm or contact the Vaccination Call Centre at 888-663-5683

Covid Case Count

As of October 27,2021, at 10:00am, Jamaica has recorded:

88,315 total cases
56,433 recoveries
31,882 active cases
2,137 total deaths

For details on how to get vaccinated please visit the Ministry of Health's website at www.moh.gov.jm or contact the Vaccination Call Centre at 888-663-5683

Covid Case Count

As of October 26,2021, at 10:00am, Jamaica has recorded:

88,480 total cases
56,944 recoveries
31,536 active cases
2,184 total deaths

For details on how to get vaccinated please visit the Ministry of Health's website at www.moh.gov.jm or contact the Vaccination Call Centre at 888-663-5683

Covid Case Count

As of October 25,2021, at 10:00am, Jamaica has recorded:

87,970 total cases
56,271 recoveries
31,699 active cases ↑
2,153 total deaths

For details on how to get vaccinated please visit the Ministry of Health's website at www.moh.gov.jm or contact the Vaccination Call Centre at 888-663-5683

Covid Case Count

As of October 22,2021, at 10:00am, Jamaica has recorded:

87,554 total cases
55,874 recoveries
31,680 active cases
2,094 total deaths

For details on how to get vaccinated please visit the Ministry of Health's website at www.moh.gov.jm or contact the Vaccination Call Centre at 888-663-5683

Covid Case Count

As of October 21,2021, at 10:00am, Jamaica has recorded:

87,723 total cases
55,946 recoveries
31,777 active cases
2,129 total deaths

For details on how to get vaccinated please visit the Ministry of Health's website at www.moh.gov.jm or contact the Vaccination Call Centre at 888-663-5683

Covid Case Count

As of October 19,2021, at 10:00am, Jamaica has recorded:

86,986 total cases
55,266 recoveries
31,720 active cases
2,072 total deaths

For details on how to get vaccinated please visit the Ministry of Health's website at www.moh.gov.jm or contact the Vaccination Call Centre at 888-663-5683

Covid Case Count

As of October 15,2021, at 10:00am, Jamaica has recorded:

86,456 total cases
54,569 recoveries
31,887 active cases
2,034 total deaths

For details on how to get vaccinated please visit the Ministry of Health's website at www.moh.gov.jm or contact the Vaccination Call Centre at 888-663-5683

Covid Case Count

As of October 14,2021, at 10:00am, Jamaica has recorded:

86,456 total cases
54,569 recoveries
31,887 active cases
2,034 total deaths

For details on how to get vaccinated please visit the Ministry of Health's website at www.moh.gov.jm or contact the Vaccination Call Centre at 888-663-5683

Covid Case Count

As of October 11,2021, at 10:00am, Jamaica has recorded:

86,384 total cases
54,424 recoveries
31,960 active cases ↑
2,025 total deaths

For details on how to get vaccinated please visit the Ministry of Health's website at www.moh.gov.jm or contact the Vaccination Call Centre at 888-663-5683

Covid Case Count

As of October 8,2021, at 10:00am, Jamaica has recorded:

85,680 total cases
53,854 recoveries
31,826 active cases ↑
1,980 total deaths

For details on how to get vaccinated please visit the Ministry of Health's website at www.moh.gov.jm or contact the Vaccination Call Centre at 888-663-5683

Covid Case Count

As of October 7,2021, at 10:00am, Jamaica has recorded:

85,261 total cases
53,660 recoveries
31,601 active cases ↑
1,943 total deaths

For details on how to get vaccinated please visit the Ministry of Health's website at www.moh.gov.jm or contact the Vaccination Call Centre at 888-663-5683

Covid Case Count

As of October 6,2021, at 10:00am, Jamaica has recorded:

84,914 total cases
53,404 recoveries
31,510 active cases ↑
1,922 total deaths

For details on how to get vaccinated please visit the Ministry of Health's website at www.moh.gov.jm or contact the Vaccination Call Centre at 888-663-5683

Covid Case Count

As of October 5,2021, at 10:00am, Jamaica has recorded:

84,069 total cases
52,948 recoveries
31,121 active cases ↑
1,877 total deaths

For details on how to get vaccinated please visit the Ministry of Health's website at www.moh.gov.jm or contact the Vaccination Call Centre at 888-663-5683

Covid Case Count

As of October 1,2021, at 10:00am, Jamaica has recorded:

83,737 total cases
52,817 recoveries
30,920 active cases ↑
1,869 total deaths

For details on how to get vaccinated please visit the Ministry of Health's website at www.moh.gov.jm or contact the Vaccination Call Centre at 888-663-5683

Covid Case Count

As of September 30,2021, at 10:00am, Jamaica has recorded:

83,486 total cases
52,676 recoveries
30,810 active cases
1,860 total deaths

For details on how to get vaccinated please visit the Ministry of Health's website at www.moh.gov.jm or contact the Vaccination Call Centre at 888-663-5683

Covid Case Count

As of September 28,2021, at 10:00am, Jamaica has recorded:

83,342 total cases
52,531 recoveries
30,811 active cases
1,859 total deaths

For details on how to get vaccinated please visit the Ministry of Health's website at www.moh.gov.jm or contact the Vaccination Call Centre at 888-663-5683

Covid Case Count

As of September 27,2021, at 10:00am, Jamaica has recorded:

83,030 total cases
51,544 recoveries
31,486 active cases ↑
1,821 total deaths

For details on how to get vaccinated please visit the Ministry of Health's website at www.moh.gov.jm or contact the Vaccination Call Centre at 888-663-5683

Covid Case Count

As of September 24,2021, at 10:00am, Jamaica has recorded:

81,394 total cases
51,544 recoveries
29,850 active cases ↑
1,809 total deaths

For details on how to get vaccinated please visit the Ministry of Health's website at www.moh.gov.jm or contact the Vaccination Call Centre at 888-663-5683

Covid Case Count

As of September 23,2021, at 10:00am, Jamaica has recorded:

80,780 total cases
51,121 recoveries
29,659 active cases ↑
1,800 total deaths

For details on how to get vaccinated please visit the Ministry of Health's website at www.moh.gov.jm or contact the Vaccination Call Centre at 888-663-5683

Covid Case Count

As of September 17,2021, at 10:00am, Jamaica has recorded:

77,497 total cases
50,217 recoveries
27, 280 active cases ↑
1,757 total deaths

For details on how to get vaccinated please visit the Ministry of Health's website at www.moh.gov.jm or contact the Vaccination Call Centre at 888-663-5683

Covid Case Count

As of September 16, 2021, at 10:00 am, Jamaica has recorded:

77,497 total cases
50,217 recoveries
27, 280 active cases ↑
1,757 total deaths

For details on how to get vaccinated please visit the Ministry of Health's website at www.moh.gov.jm or contact the Vaccination Call Centre at 888-663-5683

Covid Case Count

As of September 15, 2021, at 10:00 am, Jamaica has recorded:

74,007 total cases
49,231 recoveries
24,770 active cases ↑
1,685 total deaths

For details on how to get vaccinated please visit the Ministry of Health's website at www.moh.gov.jm or contact the Vaccination Call Centre at 888-663-5683

Covid Case Count

As of September 10,2021, at 10:00am, Jamaica has recorded:

74,007 total cases
49,231 recoveries
24,770 active cases ↑
1,685 total deaths

For details on how to get vaccinated please visit the Ministry of Health's website at www.moh.gov.jm or contact the Vaccination Call Centre at 888-663-5683

Covid Case Count

As of September 9,2021, at 10:00 am, Jamaica has recorded:

73,496 total cases
49,135 recoveries
21,361 active cases
1,666 total deaths

For details on how to get vaccinated please visit the Ministry of Health's website at www.moh.gov.jm or contact the Vaccination Call Centre at 888-663-5683

Covid Case Count

As of September 6, 2021, at 10:00 am, Jamaica has recorded:

72,824 total cases
49,045 recoveries
21,671 active cases ↑
1,646 total deaths

For details on how to get vaccinated please visit the Ministry of Health's website at www.moh.gov.jm or contact the Vaccination Call Centre at 888-663-5683

Covid Case Count

As of September 5, 2021, at 10:00 am, Jamaica has recorded:

71,987 total cases
48,921 recoveries
20,967 active cases ↑
1,637 total deaths

For details on how to get vaccinated please visit the Ministry of Health's website at www.moh.gov.jm or contact the Vaccination Call Centre at 888-663-5683.

Covid Case Count

As of August 27, 2021, at 10:00 am, Jamaica has recorded:

64,899 total cases
47,968 recoveries
15,058 active cases ↑
1,465 total deaths

For details on how to get vaccinated please visit the Ministry of Health's website at www.moh.gov.jm or contact the Vaccination Call Centre at 888-663-5683.

Curfews and Quarantines

The curfew hours for weekdays and Saturdays will be 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning ending at 5 a.m. August 31, 2021.
For Sunday, the curfew will begin at 2 p.m. and end at 5 a.m. the following morning.
As of July 1, 2021, fully vaccinated persons now have the option of taking an approved PCR test and upon presenting a negative result, they can be released from the Quarantine Order. The test will be done at the individual’s own cost.
The quarantine requirement for fully vaccinated persons will remain at eight (8) days.
For persons who are not fully vaccinated, the quarantine period remains at 14 days.

General Protocols

The MOHW advises the wearing of facial barriers (masks) in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.
Gatherings are restricted to a maximum of 10 persons. For any such gatherings, a physical distance of a minimum 6ft must be maintained. However, public entities may now hold events limited to handovers, launches, groundbreaking, or opening ceremonies, but there should be no more than 15 persons physically present, and the requirements to wear masks and maintain physical distance must apply.
Persons 60 years and older are required to work from home and otherwise, must stay home. They are however permitted to leave home once per day for medical care, food, exercise and other essentials of life.
Taxi operators must carry one less person than the maximum number of persons allowed to be carried under the relevant licence.
Drivers of public passenger vehicles will be given one hour before and after the curfew to leave their home and get to the destination of their first passenger and after dropping off their last passenger to go home.

Ethics Amidst COVID-19 (PDF)

PSOJ SME Memo on Reopening the Economy (PDF)

Workplace and School Protocols

Establish policies and practices for social distancing.
Install and Maintain Effective Ventilation Systems.
Carry out regular environmental cleaning and disinfection.
Where an employer is informed that an employee is confirmed to have COVID-19 the Health Department should be immediately informed.
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information has advised schools to focus on students preparing for exit exams at Grades 6, 11, 12 and 13. Other students should not be on the campuses and should be engaged through other established learning modalities.

COVID-19 Workplace Protocols (PDF)

Further to the Work From Home Arrangement Notice issued on March 3, 2021, kindly see the updated Work From Home Notice extended to April 13, 2021.

Office of Public Procurement Policy Work From Home Notice (UPDATED) - March 29, 2021

Tourist Protocols

All persons travelling to Jamaica, including Jamaicans, must present a negative COVID-19 test within 72-hours prior to the travel date. Business travelers must present a pre-test result and will incur the cost of a PCR test after arrival in Jamaica.
Whether or not persons are required to be tested, they will be required to remain in quarantine at home for 14 days from their date of entry to Jamaica.
The Government has extended the travel ban to include India and Trinidad & Tobago, effective Wednesday, May 5, 2021, until June 2, 2021. The travel ban for South American countries, such as Brazil, Chile, Peru, Colombia, Argentina, and Paraguay, is also being extended until June 2, 2021

Resilience Protocols (PDF)

Protocols For Traveling To Jamaica (PDF)

Religious Protocols

No more than 50 people are allowed to be in a church.
No more than 30 people are allowed to attend a Funeral. Funerals must be in compliance with the Disaster Risk Management Act.
Weddings are allowed with a maximum of 50 persons including the officiating pastor, witnesses and wedding party.

Event Protocols

Small outdoor events such as concerts, parties, tailgate parties, round robins, launches, and festivals with the necessary permits will be allowed every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday between 6: 00 am and 10: 00 pm.
Applications for permits must be made to the municipal corporations at least 15 days before the date of the event.
A committee will be established at each municipal corporation to receive and review all applications. This committee will consist of officials from the corporations, the Jamaica Constabulary Force, Jamaica Fire Brigade, and the Ministry of Health.
A copy of any permit that is granted must be prominently displayed at the entrance of the venue, at least eight hours before the event is scheduled to begin. This is where members of the public can protect themselves by looking out for the permit.
All promotions for events must include COVID-19 protocols referring specifically to wearing of masks, sanitisation, and physical distancing. The promoters and patrons must observe government orders regarding closure before curfew times, sanitisation protocols, the physical distancing of at least six feet between individuals, the mandatory wearing of masks, and temperature checks, especially on entry.
The number of persons at the event at any time shall not exceed whichever is lower of 230 persons, with 200 being patrons and 30 being performers or event staff or such number as would, based on the square footage of the venue, ensure compliance with the physical distancing requirement.
There shall be audible public announcements every 15 minutes during the event, reminding patrons to wear masks when not drinking or eating and to observe physical distancing protocols.
Promoters or hosts of all events are required to give full access to designated officials from the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Ministry of Health and Wellness, municipal corporations, and the Jamaica Constabulary Force. These officials will display proper identification.
Any person, venue and/or sound system found to be in breach of the permit granted will be barred for six months from obtaining a permit for entertainment events.
Any promoter, venue, sound system owner or operator who fails to comply with these protocols is liable on conviction to a maximum fine of $1 million and/or 12 months’ imprisonment under the Disaster Risk Management Act.

Restaurant Protocols

Occupancy must not exceed 50 per cent of the capacity for each restaurant, and no more than four persons should be seated at a table.
Each table should be spaced at least six feet apart and none of the tables should be joined to facilitate large groups.
Restaurant operators must allow entry to personnel from the Local Government Ministry, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and the Ministry of Health and Wellness, who will be monitoring the operations of restaurants to ensure that they are compliant with the stated guidelines.

Closures

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Hon. Olivia Grange, has announced the closure of cultural and sports facilities. This is in keeping with the Government’s strategy to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Jamaica and to minimize the potential health impact on the country.
The facilities that will be closed to the public are:

African Caribbean Institute of Jamaica/Jamaica Memory Bank;
Alexander Bustamante boyhood home at Blenheim, Hanover
Bustamante Museum at Tucker Avenue, St Andrew;
Paul Bogle Memorial Park at Stony Gut, St Thomas;
Liberty Hall: The Legacy of Marcus Garvey;
IOJ Junior Centres;
Simón Bolívar Cultural Centre;
Fort Charles;
National Gallery of Jamaica;
Seville Heritage Park;
National Gallery West;
Natural History Museum of Jamaica;
National Museum Jamaica;
Jamaica Music Museum;
National Library of Jamaica;
National Stadium;
National Aquatics Centre;
and Trelawny Stadium

Vaccine FAQ

1) Who manufactures COVID-19 vaccines?

COVID-19 vaccines are being manufactured by several companies including Moderna, Serum Institute of India, and AstraZeneca. Jamaica will have access to vaccines on the WHO emergency use listing through the COVAX Facility. The CPVID-19 vaccine made by AstraZeneca is the second vaccine on the WHO Emergency Use List and more suitable for the storage conditions in the country.

2) Who will receive the COVID-19 vaccine in the first phase?

- Health Care Workers
- Non-Health Care Frontline Workers
- Parliamentarians
- Infirmary and Nursing Homes
- Penal Institutions
- Elderly (Over 60)

3) Why will the COVID-19 vaccine from Astrazeneca be used?

- It offers a good level of protection against COVID-19.
- Most side effects are mild to moderate in severity and are gone within a few days.

4) The most common side effects of COVID-19 vaccines are:

- pain and tenderness at the injection site
- headache
- tiredness
- muscle pain
- general feeling of being unwell
- chills
- fever
- joint pain
- nausea

5) How will the COVID-19 vaccine from Astrazeneca be administered?

COVID-19 vaccine is given as two injections, usually into the muscle of the upper arm.

6) Can people who have already had COVID-19 be vaccinated?

Yes, persons who have had COVID-19 should take the vaccine. We are unsure of how long persons who have had COVID-19 are immune to the infection.

7) How long does protection from COVID-19 vaccines last?

It is not currently known how long protection given by COVID-19 vaccines last. The people vaccinated in the clinical trials will continue to be followed for one year to gather more information on the duration of protection.

SOURCE: MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS