First coronavirus case confirmed in Jamaica

Jamaica has confirmed its first case of the Coronavirus. Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton made the disclosure a short while ago at a press conference at his New Kingston offices.

The patient had been in isolation since yesterday after showing respiratory symptoms. According to the travel history, she returned from the United Kingdom on March 4.

The confirmation of the case, means that there are now four Caribbean countries with the virus.The others are Dominican Republic, St Martin and St Barts.

Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton has also announced more travel restrictions. They will apply to Spain, France and Italy. Dr. Tufton urges the public to remain calm, and says the Health Ministry is doing all it needs to do to respond to the emergency. 

More details soon.