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14-day lockdown extended 'just a few days more'- Premier Fahie
The Premier made the announcement this early afternoon, April 18, 2020, in a media update alongside H.E. Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert and Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) when it was noted that full plans of the extended lockdown will be released by this evening.
Gov't treating case as positive
The reasoning behind the move the Premier said; is that while the COVID-19 death is still suspected and awaiting confirmation of test results from the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) in Trinidad and Tobago, the Government will be proceeding on the bases that the case was positive unless it is proved otherwise.
The Health Emergency Operation Centre (HEOC) today confirmed that a 52-year-old female believed to be a Filipino national, succumbed this morning to what authorities believe is a COVID-19 related death.
According to Hon Fahie, "The safety and wellbeing of every person on these islands is the number one priority for your government and for all our stakeholders who have joined with us in the united effort against the virus."
The Premier said that the lives of everyone must come first, "therefore, in the interest of saving lives, we are called upon to make some additional sacrifices," he said.
"We were all looking forward to the phased relaxing of the curfews and restrictions next week. Businesses and individuals were in the process of preparing for the phased re-opening of essential businesses and services from Monday, April 20, 2020," he said.
'Just a few days more' - Premier Fahie
The Premier said that given the circumstances, the phased re-opening will have to be adjusted and pushed back and the curfew extended for 'just a few days more," starting today Saturday April 18, 2020.
Hon Fahie said it the extreme measure is not taken, the doors will be opened to the possibility of losing everything the territory has sacrificed for over the past weeks with the first curfew and then extended 14-day lockdown.
"If we do not do this and the situation gets worst, it will prolong the shutdown of our economy and it will worsen the impact on businesses and person who are presently without income due to the closures," he said.
The Territory has been on an extended 14-day COVID-19 lockdown since Saturday, April 4, 2020, which was expected to end on April 19, 2020, and transition into a managed curfew period where persons would be able to conduct essential business and stock up on goods.
The Premier pleaded with the public to hold down for a little bit longer, noting that the extension will only be for a short time.
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60 Responses to “14-day lockdown extended 'just a few days more'- Premier Fahie ”
Most Caribbean countries: Yes sir
Other Countries that’s protesting: No!
Simple as that
After watching and screen recording this I am no longer worried and I’m thankful I never took any flu shot
It’s clear there’s an agenda
And this is to chip the world and get us into the New World Order
Open ur eyes read Revelations
I see pure evil on that man Larry
Sorry they’ll have to shoot me kill me my family and I not taking that RF chip with no vaccine
I know you are doing your best, but do the right thing and lock the islands down for a month. The adults acting like children will eventually thank you, otherwise you will teeter on becoming miniature New York or worse South Dakota Smithfield plant fiasco. You currently don't know the status of you6 healthcare professionals who were in contact with her. You need time to be sure they are healthy otherwise you will overload your healthcare system with no one to care for the sick cases that are getting ready to break loose on you. THE ISLANDS NEED FIRM HEAVY HANDED LEADERSHIP, CUOMO STYLE NOW. DONT MIND THE NSYSAYERS. YOU ARE SAVING THEIR ASSES. DO WHAT YOU HAVE TOO AND TELL CALM DOWN FOR NOW AND THANK YOU LATER!
1) It was a family member or loved one was affected by Coronavirus
2) It was you who were experiencing the more severe symptoms and struggling to breathe
3) You couldn't be around your loved ones and had to deal with the horrible symptoms on your own
4) Your loved ones couldn't be around you and had to deal with the horrible symptoms on their own
5) Your loved one passed away without anyone being there with them due to quarantine
6) You passed away without anyone being there with you due to quarantine
7) More people passed away including those you know
8) You were laid off and wondered when you would be employed again without children to feed as well as yourself
It is disgraceful that when Government goes LIVE we have some people who are so ignorant and uncaring with their comments.
Someone just died for crying out loud.This is no time to be making jokes about the Governor wiping down the lectern, which is proper sanitary procedure. This is no time to be making jokes about wanting your lower body region going to die because you are not getting lil bit.
A lot of you keep making what you think are jokes referring to yourself as dead in phrases simply because that phrase is trending. STOP IT!! DEATH and LIFE are in the power of the tongue.
Have you ever stopped for a moment to think that this is the time to check your heart; to stop repaying good with evil; to stop gossiping; to stop plotting against others; to stop bullying others; to stop being vindictive and turn from your wicked ways; to read your Bible more instead of being more focused on following social media celebs including our locals who are popular.
Everyone seems to be getting attention but God. Forwarding Facebook "If you love God Share this" post is not going to cut it. We need to wake up.
There is a pandemic around us. There is a time and place for everything. Examine yourselves and think before you speak or comment for mere Likes.
We voted you to run the country, you are authorized to run it in the best interest of the bvi people.
I am sure,that your health professionals have advised you,before you would have taken such measures.
You have a vision.
Where there is no vision,the people perish.
We will not perish under your watch premier.People first,then property after.
One love BVI
us locked up that’s why others around the world aren’t taking it no more but we soft, no balls they rather die from fear
It doesn't matter what caused this virus Black people are dying. Your Premier has more sense than Trump. He is still denying its existence and people are dying. The death toll in NewYork is the population of the BVI.
You disgruntled people need to stop your selfish behavior and thank God that Trump is not running your country.
BVI have a large aged population and many black people with high blood pressure and diabetes. This virus is attracted to this population. Give thanks to God and pray for the day when this to will pass.
If you are then you do not fully understand what is going on with this virus.
And that is highly unfortunate.
Everybody wants to tell the Commissioner of police how to police the country
Everybody wants to tell immigration how to deal with immigration matters.
Let those in authority run the country,in the interest of the people.
LOCK DOWN THE COUNTRY,if that's what seen as best