The government is to introduce mobile testing for COVID-19 as the country ramps ups its response to the virus.
Health Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton, made the announcement yesterday during a digital media briefing.
As of last evening, Jamaica has so far recorded 44 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with three related deaths.
Dr. Tufton says he believes testing has been sufficient to date in giving an indication of the presence of the coronavirus in the population.
And, the Health Minister says he’s encouraged by the numbers.
However, the Health Minister says the government will not be complacent and new measures will allow people to volunteer for testing.
Jamaica’s Chief Medical Officer, CMO, Dr. Jacqueline Bisasor Mckenzie, says the demand for ventilators in the country remains below need.
The CMO says the government is moving to procure additional ventilators as there’s an expectation that the need for the machines will increase.
But, Dr. Bisasor McKenzie is warning that the situation remains fluid.
Dr. Jacqueline Bisasor McKenzie, Jamaica’s Chief Medical Officer.
