Jamaica today confirmed its first imported case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).<\/p>\n
Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton revealed, in a statement, that the patient is a Jamaican female who had travelled from the United Kingdom, which has cases of COVID-19, according to the Jamaica Observer.<\/p>\n
Tuffton said the woman arrived in Jamaica on March 4, presented to the public health system on March 9, and has been in isolation since then.<\/p>\n
He said based on the patient\u2019s travel history and symptoms, health professionals suspected COVID-19. A clinical sample was collected and sent to the National Influenza Centre, where laboratory tests confirmed the diagnosis today at approximately 11:00 am. The patient and family members have been informed.<\/p>\n
Tuffton added that the patient\u2019s infection was travel-related. However, steps are being taken to prevent the risk of community spread.<\/p>\n
These measures include:<\/p>\n
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