ST ANN, Jamaica–The leadership of the St Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital has submitted a preliminary report on the death of Kenise Dunn, with the release of an official statement expected in short order, says Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton.

According to the minister, following the preliminary report, administrators will meet with Jamaica’s Chief Medical Officer Dr Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, after which an official statement will be released by the hospital.

Kenise Dunn, 33, was an eight-month-pregnant patient admitted at the health facility on July 29 after having trouble passing her stool for at least three days.