[Reprinted: Jamaica Observer, 9-4-2020] Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, has declared that Jamaica is moving into a new phase of COVID-19 in the country, namely the community transmission phase. This he said followed meetings with the ministry's technical team and the Pan American Health Organization. The minister said this means the transmission of the virus can no … [Read more...]
Bermuda Slaps Ban on Tourists Without Pre-Departure COVID-19 Test
[Reprinted: CNW, 9-4-2020] The Bermuda government will ban tourists from flying to the island without a pre-departure coronavirus (COVID-19) test in a fresh bid to keep a lid on infections during the pandemic. Health Minister Kim Wilson said that a new travel authorisation regime would come into force on September 9. She said the authorisation must be bought one to three days before travel … [Read more...]
Coronavirus cases in the Caribbean to date: 153,140
[Reprinted: Loop Caribbean News, 9-2-2020] Confirmed Caribbean coronavirus cases as of September 2: Dominican Republic- 94,979 cases, 1738 deaths, 68,736 recovered Puerto Rico- 15,942 cases, 443 deaths French Guiana- 9154 cases, 60 deaths, 8707 recovered Haiti- 8230 cases, 203 deaths, 5828 recovered Suriname –4089 cases, 72 deaths, 3171 recovered Cuba- 4065 cases, 95 deaths, … [Read more...]
The case for integrating telemedicine education into medical curriculums
[Reprinted: mobihealthnews, 6-11-2020] Across a number of different specialties, students – and even practitioners – can put practical technology skills to use and gain an emphasis on collaboration for the rest of their careers. As telehealth consultations and other remote-care capabilities continue to spread throughout healthcare, these technologies are more and more likely to play a … [Read more...]
Jamaica’s first resort-based medicinal cannabis dispensary opens in Negril
[Reprinted: Jamaica Observer, 8-28-2020] The first resort-based medicinal cannabis dispensary in Jamaica, HedoWeedo, has opened in Negril with high-end cannabis making its way to the island's west coast. HedoWeedo, which is independently owned and operated, is located within the Hedonism II resort, but not part of the all-inclusive experience. Hedonism II, a pioneer in Jamaica's hospitality … [Read more...]
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