Covid-19 Cases in Jamaica jumps to 47

by Wellesley Gayle | 3 pm, April 2, 2020

The following is the latest press release from the Ministry Of Health & Wellness in Jamaica.

The National Influenza Center has advised that of the five pending test results from yesterday, two samples tested negative and three were positive for the Covid19.

This brings the total number of confirmed cases in Jamaica to 47, up from 44 yesterday.

The new cases are:

1. A couple with a travel history from New York, the female, 79 years old and the male, 73 years old, and
   
   
2. A 32 year old male from Portland with no travel history. His mode of transmission is under investigation.
   

There are now 27 imported cases, 17 import-related and three cases are under investigation.

Jamaica has tested a total of 476 samples, including those tested for SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Infections).

Of the 476 samples tested, three results are still pending, 47 samples were positive and 426 negative.

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