The hurricane wreaked havoc on medical facilities in a number of parishes.Dr Tufton explains that plans are being made to have those professionals relocated but issues such as accommodation are being finalised.

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Member of Parliament for eastern Westmoreland Dr. Dayton Campbell, is appealing for help for residents, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa.He stated that the entire constituency was devastated by the hurricane, which made landfall in New Hope in White House.

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JTA President Mark Malabver says the decision comes at a time when many teachers, students and their families are grappling with trauma, loss and uncertainty, following the devastating impact of the hurricane.

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Telecommunications Minister, Daryl Vaz made the disclosure following a meeting with the Police Commissioner and the head of disaster response at Star Link.

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Speaking during a press briefing yesterday, the Health Minister said the ministry has received reports of bodies in a number of communities and has been working with the Jamaica Defence Force to access them.

He assured the nation that the ministry is working to get to the bodies of humans and animals to prevent diseases.

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The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) has mobilized relief efforts to support members and contribute to nationwide aid, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa.

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Principal of the St. Elizabeth Technical High School Keith Wellington has pointed out that it will likely be some months before normal classes can resume.

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The government says fuel suppliers have partnered with the police and the National Works Agency (NWA) to help transport fuel to gas stations in western Jamaica, following Hurricane Melissa.

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A field hospital is to be delivered to Black River, St. Elizabeth by tomorrow.

This as the Black river hospital was damaged significantly during the passage of category 5 Hurricane Melissa.

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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness is reminding citizens to use generators safely.

His caution follows the reported death of a man in Trelawny due to carbon monoxide poisoning.

The identity of the deceased has not been released and the police were unable to provide further details on the incident.

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