On Wednesday, the Ministry confirmed the presence of the highly contagious Delta variant of COVID-19 in Jamaica. I think we should focus on the fact that it represents our best response to dealing with the threat that is on hand,” he said The theme here about getting your vaccination is very relevant and now more so that we have this particular strain. “Vaccines continue to be effective based on what the research is showing against that particular strain and the others. Meanwhile, Minister of Health and Wellness Minister, Dr Christopher Tufton, said that vaccines have proven effective against the Delta variant of the coronavirus. He emphasised that instituting restrictions to prevent or slow further transmission of the virus “works if everyone cooperates”. Holness said the police have been given clear instructions to enforce the restriction on movement during the designated periods. Additionally people with vaccination appointments will be allowed to attend. The prime minister said the vaccination programme will continue as certain sites will remain open during curfew hours and on no-movement days.
Holness said that workplaces or businesses not required to close at midday on those days include: the courts establishments providing security, finance, transportation, and health services the National Water Commission, Jamaica Public Service Company, gas stations, public works and sanitation entities, fire stations, supermarkets, wholesales and stores, restaurants and corner shops. He said as part of efforts to also allow people to prepare for the three-day lockdowns, workplaces and businesses will be asked to close at midday on Friday, August 20 and Friday, August 27. on the Saturdays following the no-movement days. Holness said, however, that the curfews would revert to the hours of 7 p.m. on Saturday and continue throughout Sunday, August 22, Monday, August 23, and Tuesday, August 24, ending at 5 a.m. Holness told a virtual news conference that the existing curfew hours will be adjusted on Friday and Saturday to allow people adequate time to procure essential items ahead of the first lockdown period. The new measures come as the virus’ more transmissible Delta variant was confirmed to be present in Jamaica. The government said that the tightening of the curfews, which form part of the government’s infection prevention and control measures, are also aimed at reducing hospitalisations and deaths. stay home,” Prime Minister Andrew Holness said. If you don’t have to move during this period. “I am appealing for everyone to make these no-movement days a success. Kingston – The Jamaica government has announced seven no-movement days in the country in a bid to curb the latest surge in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases.Īccording to the government, the days are: Sunday, August 22 Monday, August 23 Tuesday, August 24 Sunday, August 29 Monday, August 30 Tuesday, August 31 and Sunday, September 5.
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