A second imported case of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been confirmed in Jamaica, health minister Dr Christopher Tufton has announced.

Tufton made the disclosure via social media on Wednesday.

The second case of Imported Corona Virus confirmed. — Dr. Chris Tufton (@christufton) March 11, 2020

He said the second confirmed case of the virus is a US Embassy employee who returned from the United Kingdom.

Jamaica's Office of the Prime Minister will offer more details of the case later at a press conference.

Jamaica confirmed its first case on Tuesday. The patient is a Jamaican-born woman who recently came to Jamaica from the United Kingdom.

Developing Story: More details to come.