13th COVID death - 59 cases in 48 hours; stigma fears in St Thomas

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13th COVID death - 59 cases in 48 hours; stigma fears in St Thomas

The death of a 13th Jamaican from COVID-19 and a surge of 59 new infections in the last 48 hours could push government authorities to crack down harder on movement and specific industries to curb the virus’ rapid spread after a lull in June. The...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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