14 additional COVID-19 deaths, 93 new cases

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14 additional COVID-19 deaths, 93 new cases

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is reporting that Jamaica has recorded 14 more COVID-19 deaths, hiking the tally to 892. The Ministry notes that the fatalities occurred between February 2 and May 17. The deceased are: * An 89-year-old man from...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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Saint Lucia has recorded two more COVID-19 related deaths and two new cases of the virus. As a result of the deaths, the total number of individuals who have succumbed was 69 as of Monday. 'Death #68 is a 65 year old male from the Castries district with underlying medical illnesses. Death #69 is

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Mandeville residents capture alleged thief

THE Manchester police are hailing as brave the actions of residents of Mandeville in the parish who last Sunday apprehended a man suspected of at least two incidents of shopbreaking and larceny in the parish

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Eight new COVID-19 fatalities, 424 additional cases

Jamaica on Thursday recorded eight COVID-19 deaths, pushing the tally to 607. The deceased are: * A 65-year-old male from St.Elizabeth. * An 80-year-old man from St Elizabeth. * A 69-year-old man from St Elizabeth. * A 73-year-old male...

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Tunisia: Epidemiological Situation and Vaccine Rollout in Regions

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Here is the epidemiological situation and vaccine rollout in a number of regions:

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Saint Lucia Records 25 New COVID-19 Cases - St. Lucia Times News

Press Release:- Today Wednesday April 21, 2021 the Ministry of Health and Wellness received confirmation from the Ezra Long Laboratory of 25 new cases of COVID-19. This is from a total of 160 samples taken on April 19, 2021 and April 20, 2021. These samples were processed on April 20, 2021. All of

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COVID-19 vaccination drive for the week May 10 to 15

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Jamaica records 14 more imported COVID cases, recoveries remain at 458

Jamaica has recorded 14 more imported COVID cases pushing the overall total to

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COVID vaccinations continuing throughout weekend - Stabroek News

With the expansion of the COVID-19 vaccination programme to cover all persons 18 years and older, the Ministry of Health is conducting vaccination outreaches over the weekend at health centres and pop-up sites across regions Two, Four, Seven, Eight and

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COVID-19 cases sliced by half in St James

WESTERN BUREAU: While St James’ 4,415 is the highest number of COVID-19 cases among the western parishes, the parish’s health department says that based on the most recent monthly reported cases, April’s figure is 50 per cent lower than the...

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Nigeria: Covid-19 - Nigeria Records Zero Deaths in Seven Days, 34 New Cases

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A man in Africa who developed Ebola despite receiving a vaccine recovered but suffered a relapse nearly six months later that led to 91 new cases before he died

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Haitians held by police in St Catherine operation

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Tanzania: Covid-19 - Govt Announces 14-Day Mandatory Quarantine for Travellers

[East African] All travellers coming from countries that have recorded the new coronavirus variants will be required to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival to Tanzania, authorities announced Monday.

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90 new COVID-19 cases, three additional fatalities

Jamaica has recorded three more COVID-19 deaths, pushing the tally to 801. Those who died on Thursday are a 66-year-old woman from Manchester, a 48-year-old man from Portland, and an 88-year-old male from Kingston & St Andrew. Meanwhile,...

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Schuyler, Philippa (1931-1967)

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Opposition against using expired vaccines

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Jamaica records three deaths, 120 new COVID cases - Barbados Today

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Nearly 44,000 people in Jamaica vaccinated against COVID-19

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Morocco: Covid-19 - 414 New Cases, 346 Recoveries in Past 24 Hours

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Tufton anticipates greater turnout for upcoming COVID-19 vaccination blitzes

Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton, says he is anticipating a greater turnout for the upcoming islandwide COVID-19 vaccination blitzes, as additional stakeholders come on board to assist in encouraging more persons to get...

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Holder, Reifer believes players are safe

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Manchester man charged with murder

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