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COVID-19 virus found in local with no recent travel history

- fully vaccinated day-trippers to nearby countries will test seven days after return
With 25 active COVID-19 cases currently in the Virgin Islands as of Friday, May 7, 2021, Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone has announced that one of the current infections may have come as a result of community spread. Photo: VINO/File
At a COVID-19 travel update this morning, Hon Carvin Malone said that in the case, there was no active travel history, as such, the infection was acquired locally. Photo: GIS/Facebook
At a COVID-19 travel update this morning, Hon Carvin Malone said that in the case, there was no active travel history, as such, the infection was acquired locally. Photo: GIS/Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With 25 active COVID-19 cases recorded in the Virgin Islands as of Friday, May 7, 2021, Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone has announced that one of the current infections may have come as a result of community spread.

At a COVID-19 travel update this morning, the Minister said that in the local case, there was no active travel history, as such, the infection was acquired locally.

Based on COVID-19 updates, authorities have been able to trace the virus through contact or travel history; However, in Community spread cases, this is when an individual gets the virus without any known contact with someone infected with the virus.

Day-trips allowed but with return policy  

Meanwhile, Hon Malone announced policies for day-trippers who reside in the VI and are looking to travel out of the territory for less than 24hrs.

He said with effect from May 15, 2021, fully vaccinated persons present in the VI for more than 14 consecutive days will be allowed to travel to Puerto-Rico, St Martin and US Virgin Islands (USVI).

These persons will be exempted from quarantine and a COVID-19 test upon returning to the VI, however, they must take a PCR test seven days after arrival.

At a cost of $70, these individuals will have to register in the BVI Gateway Travel portal prior to departing the VI.

Hon said day-trippers, will be allowed to travel with children under 5-years old, he said, however, if these persons refuse the day 7 COVID-19 testing, they face a fixed penalty of $5,000 or a $10,000 court penalty on summary conviction.

21 Responses to “COVID-19 virus found in local with no recent travel history”

  • Kitty (07/05/2021, 12:15) Like (4) Dislike (18) Reply
    Am tired you got me by the balls where is the jab while I at it best I get the mark of the beast to because I wouldn't be able to do anything without it either just like this darm jab. So I gave in.
  • Jane (07/05/2021, 12:22) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
    Strupesss man save it
  • Well Well (07/05/2021, 12:34) Like (24) Dislike (2) Reply
    How is that possible? We need more info and ans please. There are more community cases then? That person ought to have catch it from someone locally????
  • Daytrip NOT (07/05/2021, 12:54) Like (13) Dislike (1) Reply
    Daytrip to STT is too expensive for me. The expenses are $200 on the ferry, at least $200 for the 2 virus tests, the $70 portal fee and whatever other fees the island governments and ferry company adds.
  • You will (07/05/2021, 13:21) Like (12) Dislike (12) Reply
    Wonder, that's the first of many to come. The v..cine is toxic.
  • hmmmmmm (07/05/2021, 13:27) Like (24) Dislike (3) Reply
    COVID 19 becoming pretty expensive
  • me again (07/05/2021, 13:32) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
    Well now this thing comes more and more like the game "LIFE" YOU ROLL THE DICE AND MOVE YOUR MARKER WHERE YOU END UP ,YOU ARE DIRECTED WHAT TO DO. IT SEEMS AS IT BOILS DOWN TO "LETS MAKE MONEY OUT OF IT."
    A COST OR A PENALTY THROUGH THE COURTS IS THEIR GAIN
    • @me again (08/05/2021, 07:58) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      Major community spread and lockdowns will be a loss to all of us. I support the penalties. Do what is right!
      • NONESENSE (09/05/2021, 20:51) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
        Your spread won't come from the unvaccinated because they will wear their masks and shields, they will come from the vaccinated who would initially test negative on day 0 and by day 7 have symptoms and probably won't wear masks as they should. I pray the Lord continues to have mercy on us in our foolishness
  • pop (07/05/2021, 13:36) Like (27) Dislike (5) Reply
    Oh wow this no quarantine thing will be a big mistake to the community
  • make no snese (07/05/2021, 14:41) Like (30) Dislike (4) Reply
    That decision makes no sense because being fully vaccinated does not mean that you cant catch COVID. I could be fully vaccinated lime around the BVI for 7 days and then test positive. Being fully vaccinated means nothing you can still contact COVID
    • make no sense dumbass (07/05/2021, 17:29) Like (3) Dislike (22) Reply
      sounds like you are a doctor with a medical degree..dumbass
    • and (07/05/2021, 17:40) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
      If you catch it you can spread it too even though you are fully vaccinated. The vaccine will however protect you from getting ill but if someone catch it and are not vaccinated depends on their immune system they can either be sick or cured.
  • Interested (07/05/2021, 15:22) Like (16) Dislike (2) Reply
    There are probably lots of asymptomatic cases in the territory.We must all continue to exercise due care and caution and observe the Covid 19 protocols.We know not with whom we are coming in contact.
  • wow (07/05/2021, 18:59) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
    Man, you'll killing the People! First of All, testing should be Free and why charging so much and still a person will be subjected to more than one test. I am so appauled by the numerous Fees and Charges tacted on to everything that enables Citizens to traverse at Will. Where is the Humanity in the Governing of this Territory? If Our Government is causing havoc and difficulty to Us, what do We expect from Outsiders?
    • Tan I am (08/05/2021, 10:31) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
      Why should testing be free when there is a choice to be vaccinated and to not place others at risk. The person who is administering the test is not working for free. Where I s the humanity of those who chose to be killing other people.
      Gimme gimme free free ...where is your dignity and your humanity?
      • Alright (09/05/2021, 00:42) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        Well here are the stats

        https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/british-virgin-islands/

        216 cases
        191 recoveries
        1 death

        Death rate : (1/216) * 100 = .46%

        How do you feel about these stats?
  • B.V.I LOVE OR B.V.I SHOVE? (07/05/2021, 20:31) Like (10) Dislike (2) Reply
    SO LEADERS TURNED THIS CORRONA VIRUS THING INTO A MONEY (FILTY LUCA) THING.
    HELP POOR PEOPLE MAKE BIG DOLLARS SO THAT THEY, IF FAULTER, WILL BE ABLE TO PAY BIG FINES LIKE THE RICH CAN.
    AS I AND MANY OTHERS CAN NOW SEE, YOU POLITICAL LEADERS ARE BECOMING MORE AND MORE SUBPRESSIVE IN HARD TIMES LIKE THESE..
    NEXT GENERAL ELECTIONS NOT TOO FAR AWAY.
  • They're Wicked!!! (09/05/2021, 13:37) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    MUST WATCH ON NETFLIX - THE BARRIER
  • lilis (11/05/2021, 15:03) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    HUNMYOU ALL BETTER DONT TAKE THIS VIRUS FOR GRANTED WE ARE GOOD NOW BECAUSE HN. MALONE DOING A GREAT JOB BUT IF THOSE WHO ARE CONTAMINATED DONT PROTECT THEMSELF FROM INFECTING SOMEONE ALSE TRUST ME DEAD WILL BEGAN THE SCARY MOVIE WILL START!!q SOON COVID 21 IN BVI . STOP THE SPREAD NO MATTER HOW MANY VACCINE OR INJECTIONS YOU TAKE THE VIRUS DOESNT GET KILL!!! AND YES YOU CAN STILL INFECT ALL HUMAN AND ANIMALS ALIVE TOO!!! SO DONT BE JACKASSESS


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