THE GLEANER MINUTE: One COVID death, 98 new cases.... St Thomas quarantine.... Tax office closes
Aug 20th, 2020 | Category: The Gleaner Minute | 1:45AUGUST 20, 2020: Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has reported that a 74-year-old man tested positive for COVID-19 has died pushing the tally to 15 deaths…The St Thomas communities of Albion and Seaforth have been placed under quarantine following an increase in COVID-19 infections with 13 cases in the past two three weeks…Meanwhile…. Tax administration Jamaica (TAJ) has closed its King and East Streets locations following confirmation of a COVID-19 positive staff member…Three men posing as policemen this morning robbed a fisherman in Rocky Point Clarendon. The 46-year-old fisherman was held up in his house at 3 am and robbed of 4 million dollars and 2 cell phones…IN SPORTS: The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) is denying reports that veteran coach
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