-By Patrice Walters and Myesha Broadie

The Health Ministry is reporting that the estimated cost for repairs to all affected health facilities due to Hurricane Beryl is 1.098 billion dollars. 

Portfolio Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton made the revelation yesterday.

He said 84 incidents of major damage were reported across all health facilities, with the most damage done to those in St. Elizabeth. 

Dr. Tufton said facilities in Trelawny, St. Elizabeth and St. Thomas reported considerable damage to roofs.