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Covid-19
Devon House ordered closed
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Devon House will officially have to close its doors until the Government is satisfied that they will comply with gathering rules under the Disaster Risk Management Orders. Read More
Voters in Dominican Republic brave virus to elect new president
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AFP)— Voters in the Dominican Republic braved a roaring coronavirus epidemic Sunday to cast their ballots for a new president and legislature of the Caribbean country. Read More
Mexico becomes fifth-hardest hit country in pandemic, surpassing France
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP)—Mexico's death toll from the new coronavirus rose to 30,366 Saturday, propelling it past France to become the country with the fifth-highest number of fatalities in the global pandemic, according to the health ministry. Read More
COVID-19: Here's what you need to know today
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) infections worldwide has surpassed 11.2 million, while 530,865 people across 196 countries and territories have died and over 5.8 million people have recovered from the virus. Many countries have eased restrictions, but in... Read More
J'cans exempted from UK's COVID-19 quarantine rules
BRITAIN yesterday listed Jamaica among more than 50 countries exempted from its COVID-19 quarantine rules, but excluded the United States, which yesterday posted a record 53,000 new cases of the virus. Read More
July 4 test for US
WASHINGTON, DC, United States (AP) — The US headed into the Fourth of July weekend with many parades and fireworks displays cancelled, beaches and bars closed, and health authorities warning that this will be a crucial test of Americans' self-control that could determine the... Read More
New arrangements for persons importing personal shipments
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) has revamped the arrangements for persons importing personal shipments valued up to US$5,000 to involve the mandatory use of the entity's Express Clearance Process facility. Read More
Haiti records 132 COVID-19 cases
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti (CMC)— Haiti recorded a significant spike in the number of people testing positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19) after having kept the figure below 100 for several days. Read More
Spain locks down 200,000 as US gears up for July 4 crowds
BARCELONA, Spain (AFP)— Spain put 200,000 people back in confinement and England reopened its beloved pubs on Saturday as Europe stuttered its way out of lockdown while the United States braced for large crowds hitting the streets to celebrate Independence Day. Read More
COVID-19: Here's what you need to know today
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) infections worldwide has surpassed 11.1 million, while 526,663people across 196 countries and territories have died and over 5.7 million people have recovered from the virus. Many countries have eased restrictions, but in... Read More
Florida reports nearly 9,500 new virus cases
MIAMI, Florida (AP) — Florida reported 9,488 new confirmed cases and 67 deaths, a day after setting a new daily record with more than 10,000 cases. Read More
China aims to phase out sale of live poultry at food markets
PÉKIN, China (AFP) — China today vowed to gradually phase out the slaughter and sale of live poultry at food markets, in a move welcomed by animal rights activists amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
WHO urges countries to 'wake up' and halt virus
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — The World Health Organization on Friday urged countries hit by serious coronavirus outbreaks to "wake up" to the realities on the ground instead of bickering, and to "take control". Read More
Jamaica exempted from Britain's COVID-19 quarantine rules
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Britain on Friday listed Jamaica among more than 50 countries exempted from its COVID-19 quarantine rules, but excluded the United States, which yesterday posted a record 53,000 new cases of the virus. Read More
COVID-19: Here's what you need to know today
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The number of confirmed COVID-19 infections worldwide has surpassed 10.8 million, while 521,384 people across 196 countries and territories have died, and over 5.5 million people have recovered from the virus. Many countries have eased restrictions, but in recent weeks,... Read More
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