The first case of the disease in the English-Speaking Caribbean was reported in Jamaica on 10 March 2020. The risk of further importation of cases to the Caribbean remains Very High. The Regional Coordinating Mechanism for Health Security (RCM-HS), is actively working with Heads of Government and regional partners on a collective approach to the COVID-19 response. Countries are strongly urged to strengthen their health sector response and move to a state of readiness and rapid response.
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