Both the National Water Resources Authority (WRA) and the Manchester Health Department have issued warnings to residents of Content and Kirkvine in Manchester, as the water situation continues to pose serious health risks. Speaking with reporters yesterday, Managing Director of the WRA, Peter Clarke, cautioned residents against returning to affected area.

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Five persons are dead, while several others are in hospital with serious injuries following a motor vehicle crash along the PJ Patterson Highway in St. Catherine this afternoon.

The identities of those killed are being withheld pending notification to next of kin.

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Eight hundred and forty-five (845) schools are operational following the passage of Hurricane Melissa.

Schools began reopening on  Monday, November 3.

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The government has allocated $10 million to each constituency to facilitate the clean-up of debris left in the wake of Hurricane Melissa.

Additionally, government will allocate $150,000 to each divisional councillor.

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Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) Commander Alvin Gayle, gave the update at a press conference this morning. He said the confirmed death toll remains at 45.

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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness announced yesterday, that millions will be allocated to each constituency for the post Hurricane Melissa exercise. Minister of Local Government Desmond Mckenzie said the 16 most affected constituencies will participate in the programme over the next few weeks.

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Energy Minister, Daryl Vaz has defended the Government's decision to lend the Jamaica Public Service (JPS), US$150 million, stating, that this is in the best interest of Jamaicans following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. JPS said it needs some US$350 million to finance its restoration efforts.

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Ti Amo Beach Resort, a premier north coast hotel, has announced a partnership with World Central Kitchen (WCK) to provide meals for those in need.

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Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton made the disclosure today. A leptospirosis outbreak was declared last Friday.

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The appeal came from Portfolio Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton while addressing the virtual town hall hurricane Melissa recovery update with Ambassador Antony Anderson, last evening.

Dr. Tufton explained that the ministry has a donors' document which outlines the various needs, among which are vehicles for mobility and logistics.

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