Ricard Murray, a handcart operator at the Coronation Market in Downtown Kingston. The World Health Organisation said it is deeply concerned by the rapid escalation and global spread of the novel coronavirus outbreak. Jamaica, as of Wednesdays April 1, 2020 had 44 confirmed cases, 24 are imported, 17 cases are import-related cases and three cases are now under investigation. There have been two recoveries and three deaths to date.