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Daily verified cases in Jamaica have actually risen to more than 60 each day over the previous four days from less than 10 simply a few weeks back. Jamaica now has 1,612 verified cases, with 622 active cases and 16 deaths from coronavirus.
Authorities put the uptick in cases down to the reopening of worldwide borders as well as events over a vacation in August marking Independence Day and Emancipation Day.
They likewise put the blame at the feet of people who refuse to use masks and practice social distancing.
The pickup has actually raised issues over nationwide elections that Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness called for in September, six months ahead of schedule.
World-record sprinter and eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt has tested positive for the coronavirus and is self-isolating at his home in Jamaica after last week celebrating his 34th birthday with a huge bash mask-free.
Jamaicas health ministry confirmed late on Monday that Bolt, who holds world records in the 100m and 200m distance, had evaluated positive after he published a video on social media around midday stating he was waiting to hear back on his outcomes.
Authorities have also delayed the resuming of schools for one month and residents are under a national curfew from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
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” Just to be safe I quarantined myself and just relaxing,” Bolt said in the message that he appeared to have taped himself while depending on bed. It was posted with the caption “Stay safe my ppl.”
The only sprinter to win the 100m and 200m golds at three successive Olympics (2008, 2012 and 2016) stated he did not have any symptoms of COVID-19, the respiratory health problem triggered by the novel coronavirus.
Bolt said he took the test on Saturday, the day after he commemorated his birthday at a bash where partygoers danced to the hit “Lockdown” by Jamaican reggae vocalist Koffee.
Holness on Sunday suspended all his campaigning activities, consisting of motorcades, home check outs and rallies, and asked other parties to do the same.
Authorities have likewise postponed the resuming of schools for one month and citizens are under a national curfew from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
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“Best birthday ever,” Bolt, who retired from sports in 2017, wrote on Instagram, posting a photo of himself holding his child, Olympia, who was born in May.
Fans wanted Bolt a rapid healing on social media – “drain your ginger tea,” one composed – although some accused him of negligence.
