Leptospirosis outbreak declared following Hurricane Melissa

By: Marlene Freeman and Myesha Broadie

There are 8 suspected leptospirosis related deaths.

Principal Medical Officer and National Epidemiologist, Dr. Karen Webster-Kerr made the disclosure at a press conference this morning.

She noted that as at yesterday, there were 87 suspected leptospirosis cases, 37 of which are post Hurricane Melissa cases.

She said 6 of the deaths, are considered post Melissa casualties.

Dr Webster-Kerr underscored that most of the suspected cases are from parishes most affected by the hurricane.

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PM Holness and Opposition condemn murder of 2 constables, in St. Andrew

By: Marlene Freeman and Myesha Broadie

There are 8 suspected leptospirosis related deaths.

Principal Medical Officer and National Epidemiologist, Dr. Karen Webster-Kerr made the disclosure at a press conference this morning.

She noted that as at yesterday, there were 87 suspected leptospirosis cases, 37 of which are post Hurricane Melissa cases.

She said 6 of the deaths, are considered post Melissa casualties.

Dr Webster-Kerr underscored that most of the suspected cases are from parishes most affected by the hurricane.

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Police seek taxi operator Brandon Mayne as probe continues into murder of mother and daughter yesterday

By: Marlene Freeman and Myesha Broadie

There are 8 suspected leptospirosis related deaths.

Principal Medical Officer and National Epidemiologist, Dr. Karen Webster-Kerr made the disclosure at a press conference this morning.

She noted that as at yesterday, there were 87 suspected leptospirosis cases, 37 of which are post Hurricane Melissa cases.

She said 6 of the deaths, are considered post Melissa casualties.

Dr Webster-Kerr underscored that most of the suspected cases are from parishes most affected by the hurricane.

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PNP takes issue with explanation regarding payment of ‘fees’ to JLP by Cemex; calls for clarity

By: Marlene Freeman and Myesha Broadie

There are 8 suspected leptospirosis related deaths.

Principal Medical Officer and National Epidemiologist, Dr. Karen Webster-Kerr made the disclosure at a press conference this morning.

She noted that as at yesterday, there were 87 suspected leptospirosis cases, 37 of which are post Hurricane Melissa cases.

She said 6 of the deaths, are considered post Melissa casualties.

Dr Webster-Kerr underscored that most of the suspected cases are from parishes most affected by the hurricane.

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Parish court judge found dead by spouse in Trelawny, opposition expresses condolences

By: Marlene Freeman and Myesha Broadie

There are 8 suspected leptospirosis related deaths.

Principal Medical Officer and National Epidemiologist, Dr. Karen Webster-Kerr made the disclosure at a press conference this morning.

She noted that as at yesterday, there were 87 suspected leptospirosis cases, 37 of which are post Hurricane Melissa cases.

She said 6 of the deaths, are considered post Melissa casualties.

Dr Webster-Kerr underscored that most of the suspected cases are from parishes most affected by the hurricane.

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Suspect taken into custody in relation to murder of Queens student

By: Marlene Freeman and Myesha Broadie

There are 8 suspected leptospirosis related deaths.

Principal Medical Officer and National Epidemiologist, Dr. Karen Webster-Kerr made the disclosure at a press conference this morning.

She noted that as at yesterday, there were 87 suspected leptospirosis cases, 37 of which are post Hurricane Melissa cases.

She said 6 of the deaths, are considered post Melissa casualties.

Dr Webster-Kerr underscored that most of the suspected cases are from parishes most affected by the hurricane.

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Bull Savannah Primary and Infant partnering with neighbouring schools to conduct counselling sessions following death of student

By: Marlene Freeman and Myesha Broadie

There are 8 suspected leptospirosis related deaths.

Principal Medical Officer and National Epidemiologist, Dr. Karen Webster-Kerr made the disclosure at a press conference this morning.

She noted that as at yesterday, there were 87 suspected leptospirosis cases, 37 of which are post Hurricane Melissa cases.

She said 6 of the deaths, are considered post Melissa casualties.

Dr Webster-Kerr underscored that most of the suspected cases are from parishes most affected by the hurricane.

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Golding to continue serving as Opposition Leader, following Sep 3 General Election; PNP’s elected MPs confirm support to Gov-General

By: Marlene Freeman and Myesha Broadie

There are 8 suspected leptospirosis related deaths.

Principal Medical Officer and National Epidemiologist, Dr. Karen Webster-Kerr made the disclosure at a press conference this morning.

She noted that as at yesterday, there were 87 suspected leptospirosis cases, 37 of which are post Hurricane Melissa cases.

She said 6 of the deaths, are considered post Melissa casualties.

Dr Webster-Kerr underscored that most of the suspected cases are from parishes most affected by the hurricane.

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‘Teachers should be first responders in classroom’ – STC Chairman on importance of educators having soft skills

By: Marlene Freeman and Myesha Broadie

There are 8 suspected leptospirosis related deaths.

Principal Medical Officer and National Epidemiologist, Dr. Karen Webster-Kerr made the disclosure at a press conference this morning.

She noted that as at yesterday, there were 87 suspected leptospirosis cases, 37 of which are post Hurricane Melissa cases.

She said 6 of the deaths, are considered post Melissa casualties.

Dr Webster-Kerr underscored that most of the suspected cases are from parishes most affected by the hurricane.

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Education ministry places focus on having disciplined school environment

By: Marlene Freeman and Myesha Broadie

There are 8 suspected leptospirosis related deaths.

Principal Medical Officer and National Epidemiologist, Dr. Karen Webster-Kerr made the disclosure at a press conference this morning.

She noted that as at yesterday, there were 87 suspected leptospirosis cases, 37 of which are post Hurricane Melissa cases.

She said 6 of the deaths, are considered post Melissa casualties.

Dr Webster-Kerr underscored that most of the suspected cases are from parishes most affected by the hurricane.

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