Starting this week, contractors will begin renovation work on the Falmouth Hospital in Trelawny, which was damaged during the passage of Hurricane Melissa.

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton said the areas to be prioritized include, the damaged COVID-19 ward to return 50 to 70 beds to service, the operating theatre, diagnostic services, accident and emergency and the laboratory.

He said the repairs will allow the hospital to resume both inpatient and emergency functions, while the field hospital, which has been established on the grounds of the facility continues to provide backup support.