Persons 50 years and older are now eligible to register to receive the coronavirus vaccine.
This is down from the previous 60 years and older requirement.
The announcement was made by the Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Christopher Tufton, during the weekly virtual COVID Conversations press briefing yesterday (Thurs)
Healthcare workers; members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force JCF; Jamaica Defence Force JDF; Jamaica Fire Brigade; Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency PICA; the Department of Correctional Services; Jamaica Customs; tourism workers and teachers are also eligible to receive the vaccine.
