Several hospitals hit red zone as COVID admissions increase

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Several hospitals hit red zone as COVID admissions increase

The Health Ministry is renewing its appeal for Jamaicans to practice COVID safety protocols as hospitalisations reach worrying levels with two institutions exceeding occupancy levels.

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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