Portland sounds alarm over record one-day infections

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Portland sounds alarm over record one-day infections

Describing the spike in COVID-19 cases in Portland as alarming, Port Antonio Mayor Paul Thompson is appealing for residents to be more responsible and to adhere to health and safety protocols. Thompson’s comments came hours after the Ministry of...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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