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Knowing how fluids move can help us understand virus transmission better. Stock image/Getty Images

COVID-19 | Why it’s important to know how fluids move

COVID-19 has sharply brought into focus the impact of respiratory infectious diseases on humanity. It has also shown that the greatest defence against health crises is government policy that is strongly rooted in science.

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  • Countries United_States
  • Published in Health
Jamaica's prime minister Andrew Holness and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

NEW YORK | UN Seeks Financing Solutions to COVID-19 Meltdown

NEW YORK, 28 May 2020 — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau and the Prime Minister of Jamaica, Andrew Holness, convened world leaders and international organizations today in a joint initiative to sharpen and accelerate global response to the significant economic and human impacts of COVID-19, and advance concrete solutions to the development emergency.

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  • Countries Barbados
Prime Minister Andrew Holness, addresses a virtual press briefing on Monday (May 4) at the Office of the Prime Minister. ​

JAMAICA | Curfew modified, bars and churches to re-open

KINGSTON, Jamaica Tues. May 12, 2020 – The government has announced adjustments to the island wide curfew, designed to restrict movement as part of measures to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus in the island.

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  • Countries Jamaica
CARICOM Committed to Competitive Markets and Consumer Protection

CARICOM Committed to Competitive Markets and Consumer Protection

CARICOM Secretariat, Georgetown, Guyana - March 27,2020 - Press Release - The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is an unprecedented challenge for the small economies of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). With Member States closing borders, recommending social distancing and closure of main economic activities such as dining out, “staycations” and other community gatherings, it is fair to say that COVID - 19  has not only impacted the very social fabric of Member States but also commercial and consumer welfare within the Region.

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  • Countries CARICOM
  • Published in CARICOM
People's National Party (PNP) Shadow Minister of Health Dr Morais Guy

JAMAICA | Opposition concerned about inadequate supplies for First Responders

KINGSTON, Jamaica. March 22, 2020: People's National Party (PNP) Shadow Minister of Health Dr Morais Guy, is expressing grave concern that front line health workers who have been dealing with patients with COVID-19 symptoms are still without the gears to ensure their protection as they carry out their duties.

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  • Countries Jamaica
  • Published in Health
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