Prime Minister Andrew Holness says special provisions have been made in the government’s COVID-19 stimulus package to provide financial assistance to Jamaicans 75 and older who must now remain indoors.
The order restricting the movement of these persons took effect today.
Under the order, these individuals may only leave their homes once per day for food, medicine or the necessities of life.
This does not include engaging in employment.
The issue was raised by participants in the prime minister’s digital COVID town hall today where one Portmore, St Catherine woman disclosed that she is 79 and stays at home while her husband, who is the breadwinner, is 75.
Holness said the government is aware of the challenges and that’s why provision was made in the stimulus package which was outlined by finance minister Dr Nigel Clarke in parliament yesterday.
He said details of the assistance to persons 75 and older will be outlined soon.
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