It is not surprising when there were mixed reactions on Augwhen Prime Minister Andrew Holiness announced that Jamaica would hold its general elections in early September.

This brought the total number of confirmed cases to 2,683 withВ a total of 24 deaths from COVID-19 recorded in the country of just over 2.8 million people. On September 1, there were 224 new confirmed casesВ of COVID-19 in just a 24-hour period. The number of persons infected with the virus has however risen rapidly as many Jamaicans ignore quarantine orders and other COVID-19 prevention protocols such as wearing masks, sanitising and keeping a distance of at least 6 feet from others. They will also be concerned about how safe it is to go out to vote as COVID-19 cases steadily rise in the Caribbean country.ДЇigures published by JamaicaвЂ™s Ministry of Health and Wellness showed that on August 1 five (5) new cases of the virus had been reported within the preceding 24-hour period, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 883, while ten (10) deaths had been reported in the country since the first confirmed case. On September 3, Jamaicans will not only be preoccupied with the question of who will form their next government.

According to the Electoral Office of Jamaica there are over 1,910,000 voters in Jamaica, but will they show up to vote on Election Day, or will they stay away due to COVID-19 fears? Akelia Douglas, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Spanish Town, Jamaicalooks at just how different the environment and atmosphere has been and will be compared to previous polls. On September 3, 2020, Jamaica will hold its next general elections amidst fears over the increasing number of COVID-19 cases.

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