COVID – 19
Get the Facts about the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
As a result of the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) there has been widespread panic by many Jamaicans especially since the Ministry of Health has confirmed over fifteen infected persons. The Ministry has also emphasized the fact that there is no need to panic, rather, we as Jamaicans need to protect ourselves from infection and be informed about the disease and the steps, we can take to minimize the risks of exposure. The National Library of Jamaica (NLJ) has compiled a list of trusted sources, to ensure that Jamaicans have access to accurate and authentic information, these resources can be accessed by clicking the links below:
Summary
A series of The Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) Order, were proclaimed and gazetted under The Disaster Risk Management Act, 2015 which makes provision for the management and mitigation of disaster, the reduction of risks associated with disaster, and other connected matters.
Each Order includes limitations on public conduct and business operations, as well as consequences regarding noncompliance of the Order
DeGoJ Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) – Jamaica Gazette Supplements
March 16, 2020 – The Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) Order, 2020 – Vol. CXLIII
March 24,2020 – The Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No. 2) Order, 2020 – Vol. CXLIII
March 25, 2020 – The Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No. 2) (Amendment) Order, 2020 – Vol. CXLIII
March 31, 2020 – The Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No. 2) Amendment (No. 2) – Vol. CXLIII
April 1, 2020 – The Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No. 2) (Amendment) (No. 3) Order, 2020 – Vol. CXLIII
April 8, 2020 – The Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No. 3) Order, 2020 – Vol. CXLIII
April 14, 2020 – The Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No. 3) Order, 2020 – Vol. CXLIII
May 18, 2020 –The Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No. 6) Order – Vol. CXLIII
June 1, 2020 – The Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No. 6) Order
June 10, 2020 – The Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No.7) Order-Vol.CXLIII
June 19, 2020 –The Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No. 8) -Vol.CXLIII
July 1, 2020 – The Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No. 9) Order, 2020-Vol. CXLIII
July 15, 2020 –The Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No. 10) Vol. CXLIII
July 31, 2020 –The Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No. 11) Vol.CXLIII
August 5, 2020 – The Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No. 11) Vol.CXLIII
August 18, 2020 – The Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No. 11) Vol.CXLIII
August 27, 2020 – The Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No. 11) Vol.CXLIII
August 30, 2020 – The Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No. 11) Vol.CXLIII
September 8, 2020 – The Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No. 12) Vol.CXLIII
September 23, 2020 – The Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No. 13)
October 6, 2020 – The Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No. 13) Vol.CXLIII
October 14, 2020 – The Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No. 13) Vol.CXLIII
November 1, 2020 – The Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No. 15)
November 16, 2020 – The Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No. 15)
December 1, 2020 – The Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures)(N0.16)
December 7, 2020 – The Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures)(N0.16)
JANUARY 25, 2021 – The Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures)(N0.6)
Febuary 1, 2021 – The Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures)(N0.7)
March 1, 2021 – The Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures)(N0.3)
April 13, 2021 – The Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures)(N0.5)
July 1, 2021 – Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No. 8)
August 11, 2021 – Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No. 9)
August 20, 2021 – Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No. 9) Amendment
September 18, 2021 – Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No. 10)
October 29, 2021 – Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No. 11)
December 10, 2021 – Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No. 12)
Other sources: Jamaica Parliament
List of trusted sources
Ministry of Health, Jamaica
https://jamcovid19.moh.gov.jm – Ministry of Health
WHO – World Health Organization
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (USA)
CDC – How to wash your hands properly
Handwashing and hand sanitizer use
Video demonstrating the proper way to wash hands
INTERIM GUIDANCE FOR COVID-19
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INFECTION, PREVENTION AND CONTROL
FOR EMPLOYERS
(Version 2, September 2020)
INTERIM GUIDE FOR COVID-19
INTERIM GUIDE FOR COVID-19(Sep 23)
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INFECTION
PREVENTION AND CONTROL FOR EMPLOYERS.
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