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Seven more COVID-19 deaths have been recorded in Jamaica, increasing the tally to 1,884. The deceased are: * A 53-year-old man from Trelawny * An 84-year-old male from St Elizabeth * A 92-year-old female from St Elizabeth A 51-year-old...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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