Jamaica reports 14th COVID-related death, 20 new positive cases

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Jamaica reports 14th COVID-related death, 20 new positive cases

Jamaica today recorded another COVID-related death pushing the tally to 14. The deceased is a 37-year-old St Catherine man.Meanwhile, there were 20 new positive cases increasing the total to 1,023. The Health Ministry says there are now 206 active...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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