It’s been a week of quarantine now. Children are asking why they can’t go out…

The Chinese Gardens in Hope Gardens.

Some non-virus-related content. My daughter used these flower blossoms as pom poms to dance with during a walk in the park.

I helped to write a piece for the Washington Post on how the virus is affecting the tourism industry. As one person told me, “I don’t see how this is not going to be devastating.”

Read it here.

As I reported last week that the Coronavirus was not in Jamaica, I should report today that it is now on the island. The first suspected case is a UK national who arrived on the island on March 4. The woman’s actions are now being traced to see who she has come in contact with. There are also 32 people in quarantine, but who have tested negative for the virus.

Here is the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ press release:

This is beyond heart-wrenching and awful. Please bring Jasmine home.

There has been criticism that people go missing everyday in Jamaica, which is true. All cases are heart-breaking and this can also serve as a reminder to protect our fellow vulnerable citizens.