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COVID-19 variants adds new ‘level of concern’ to VI’s response - Hon Malone
“Mister Speaker, the notion of a new variant of the COVID-19 virus has added an additional layer of concern to our response. This new variant referred to as SARS-CoV-2 variant under investigation has been associated with more infections, and has now been detected in several countries including Canada, Sweden, Spain, France, Denmark, Netherlands, and Germany.”
The Health Minister was at the time speaking during the December 31, 2020, Fifth Sitting of the Third Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HoA) at the Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duff's Bottom, Tortola.
He said a second variant originating in South Africa, which appears to cause more severe disease in younger persons, has also been identified in the UK.
VI cannot take chances – Hon Malone
While Hon Malone indicated that there was no evidence at present that either of these variants of the COVID-19 affects antibody response, vaccine efficacy, or current rt-PCR testing technology he said the VI cannot take chances.
“We always want to ere on the side of caution. As a small Territory with a population of less than 40,000 persons we can take nothing for granted,” Hon Malone underscored.
Hon Malone indicated that in the coming days, an extensive communication campaign will ensure that the public is sensitized on local legislation regarding control of the virus.
“It must be done, Mister Speaker! At the end of the day, persons will be culpable for their deviance in the interest of all of the citizens and residents of this Territory,” he said.
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15 Responses to “COVID-19 variants adds new ‘level of concern’ to VI’s response - Hon Malone”
Which flu has you fighting for breath?
For those comparing it with regular flu...do you not understand the meaning of different strains?
Please stop showing your ignorance.
Now this variant isn't 70% more transmissable in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, its in Europe and the USA probably since September yet its not 70% more transimissable in Europe or the USA so have they taken into account the normal spread when people don't follow protocols?
It sound to me the you are in fact a christian believer. A ghost is what the English people meant as a spirit. I would advise you to change your nickname to suit who you really are.
Saw some pictures online yesterday taken at a local funeral. Too many people there were not wearing masks. Too many who were wearing masks had their nostrils exposed.
This ain’t no popularity contest or no fashion show we running. This is a serious thing. What are we doing to make people act responsibly since too many appear to have no regard for the protocols in place?