Jamaica now has its first confirmed local cases of the Chikingunya Virus or Chik V.
This after two persons with no travel history outside the isalnd, tested positive for the mosquito borne illness.
The development was confirmed this morning by Health Minister, Dr. Fenton Ferguson at a media briefing at his Ministry’s offices in downtown Kingston.
Dr. Fenton Ferguson, Health Minister, speaking at a media briefing in Kingston this morning.
Meanwhile, Dr. Ferguson says the Ebola virus is not a threat to Jamaica at this time.
The Health Minister says his team has been keeping a close watch on developments regarding the virus, as it wreaks havoc in parts of West Africa.
He says at this point, Jamaicans have nothing to fear.
Dr. Fenton Ferguson, Health Minister, speaking today in downtown Kingston.
