KINGSTON, Jamaica — Six more Jamaicans have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton just announced at a media briefing at Jamaica House.

This brings the total number of confirmed cases in Jamaica to 53.

The six new cases are:

– A 57-year-old male from Manchester, who is a contact of a confirmed case;

– A 57-year-old male from Kingston and St Andrew, who is a contact of a confirmed case;

– A 23-year-old male from Clarendon, who is a contact of a confirmed case;

– A 48-year-old male from Kingston and St Andrew. This case is under investigation.

– A 42-year-old male from Clarendon, who has a travel history to the United States and

– A 22-year-old female from Clarendon, who is a contact of a confirmed case.

 The total breakdown of COVID-19 cases in Jamaica at present is listed below;

Total confirmed cases – 53

Imported cases – 28

Import-related cases – 21

Cases in isolation – 59

Number of people currently in

quarantine in Government facilities – 25

Number of recoveries – 7

Number of deaths – 3