As Jamaicans continue to pick up the pieces, more support continues to pour in.

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The Health and Wellness Ministry is working with public health inspectors and members of the Agriculture Ministry's Veterinary Services Division to help remove and bury animal carcasses.

There is an increase in dead animals especially in western Jamaica following the passage of hurricane Melissa on October 28.

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Director of National Laboratory Services, Dr. Marlene Tapper has stated that the National Blood Transfusion Service has sufficient blood and blood products.

There was a high demand for blood after the passage of Hurricane Melissa as there were disruptions to blood collection and storage leading to critically low national blood supplies.

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Knox College will not reopen as scheduled after Hurricane Melissa left the campus without electricity and running water.

According to principal Alexander Bourne the school had originally projected to welcome students back today, but the lack of basic utilities makes reopening impossible for now.

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Sixty to seventy per cent of the primary healthcare facilities in parishes severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa, have returned to normal operations.  

There are about 99 of these facilities in Trelawny, St. James, Hanover, Westmoreland and St. Elizabeth.

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TransJamaican Highway Limited has purchased the Williamsfield to May Pen thoroughfare for US$20.3 million.

This comes at the end of nearly two years of negotiations with the National Road Operating and Constructing Company Limited.

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The Health Ministry says there are increased reports of injuries, some from being stuck by a nail, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa.

Delays in treating such injuries could lead to tetanus.

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Speaking at the church service for Civil Service Week this morning, the Finance Minister noted that this year's theme "The Public Sector: Beyond Srtificial Intelligence (AI)" is a challenge to embrace artificial intelligence. She said while artificial intelligence is transforming the way government offices function, Jamaica's public service is distinguished by its human intelligence.

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Persons who seek to distribute relief packages in areas severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa are being urged to include protective gear to safeguard against hazards and contaminated floodwaters. Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton made the appeal during a virtual "Let’s Talk Recovery: Food & Water-borne Diseases After a Disaster" meeting today.

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The Health and Wellness Ministry says eleven cases have been classified as suspected leptospirosis cases since the passage of Hurricane Melissa. The disclosure was made by Principal Medical Officer and National Epidemiologist, Dr. Karen Wester-Kerr during a virtual briefing today.

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