March 13, 2020

Jamaica confirms six more people have contracted Covid 19

By Newsroom

Jamaica has confirmed six new cases of the Covid-19 virus. Two of the patients are said to have travelled through Trinidad on their way to Jamaica. The list below was released by Jamaica’s Minister of Health and Wellness.

Two males, aged 63 and 67, who came into the island on March 7 from Trinidad, having travelled from Malaysia by way of Dubai and London. They presented themselves at hospital on March 11.

One male, 36, who travelled from Manchester, England. He was taken to hospital from his hotel via ambulance on March 11.

One male, 31, a Jamaican overseas ship worker who came in from the Canary Islands via Portugal and Miami. He arrived in the island on February 25 and presented to hospital with symptoms on March 10.

One male, 58, who is the father of the first patient who was confirmed with COVID-19. He was discovered ill at home on March 11 and

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