551 new COVID-19 cases, 17 more fatalities

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551 new COVID-19 cases, 17 more fatalities

Seventeen more persons have died from COVID-19 in Jamaica, pushing the tally to 1,388. Those who have died are: * A 62-year-old woman from Kingston and St Andrew * A 77-year-old female from Kingston and St Andrew * A 63-year-old man from Kingston...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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