Port Maria Mayor Richard Creary tests positive for COVID-19
Published:Monday | August 17, 2020 | 12:00 AM
Port Maria Mayor Richard Creary is now in isolation at home after testing positive for the coronavirus.
Creary confirmed his positive status in a media release issued this morning.
St Mary has recorded 43 COVID cases since the virus was detected in Jamaica on March 10, with 33 recoveries so far.
According to Creary, last week, he went into self-quarantine after feeling unwell.
He said he later contacted with the Medical Officer of Health for St Mary who arranged for a COVID test, which turned out to be positive.
“I have decided to make this public because a significant number of Jamaicans believe that 'COVID nah keep' but I am urging everyone to take the necessary precautions to protect themselves,” said Creary.
He has implored Jamaicans to exercise personal responsibility.
“I look forward to recovering fully so I can continue to serve the people of the Richmond division and the parish of St Mary," he said.
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