The Medical Association of Jamaica (MAJ) says it is categorically against tourists coming to Jamaica without mandatory COVID-19 testing.
The MAJ argues that the relatively low number of COVID-19 cases in Jamaica is the result of hard work and expenditure by the Government as well as sacrifices made by Jamaicans.
“All of these heroic efforts were based on sound public health principles and abandonment of these principles now will likely result in a reversal of the gains made in the last three months,” a MAJ spokesperson said in a statement.
The Medical Association of Jamaica (MAJ) notes with grave concern the recent announcement by the Prime Minister, that tourists and other non-nationals, coming to Jamaica as of June 15 2020, will not be required to be tested for COVID-19.
All of these heroic efforts were based on sound public health principles and abandonment of these principles now will likely result in a reversal of the gains made in the last three months.
