Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Christopher Tufton (right), emphasises a point at a press conference at Jamaica House, on Monday (March 23). At left is Prime Minister Andrew Holness, who also addressed the press conference.
April 8, 2020
Jamaica records 4th COVID-19 death
 Another patient who contracted the coronavirus (COVID-19) virus has died.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton made the announcement on Twitter Wednesday afternoon (April 8).
This is the fourth person to have died as a result of the virus.
A total of 63 people have tested positive for the virus in Jamaica. Ten have recovered while the remaining 49 are being treated.