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Delay in test kit shipments leads to shortage at COVID-19 testing sites - BVIHSA

The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has reported that as a result of a delay in shipment of antigen test kits, a temporary shortage of test kits is being experienced at local COVID-19 testing sites. Photo: Internet Source
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has reported that as a result of a delay in shipment of antigen test kits, a temporary shortage of test kits is being experienced at local COVID-19 testing sites.

The Health Services Authority in a June 3, 2022, release said the matter is expected to be resolved by Thursday, June 10, 2022, with more updates to come. 

"Please note that the BVIHSA is still accepting requests for RT-PCR tests. However, we recommend that persons opting for this diagnostic method, be prepared for a minimum of 24-hr turnaround time," the release added.

The BVIHSA said they regret the inconvenience the situation may have caused, however, promised more updates to come. 

According to the Territory’s latest epidemiological summary, there are 101 active COVID-19 cases in the VI based on the latest figures of testing done on June 1 and reported on June 2, 2022.

17 Responses to “Delay in test kit shipments leads to shortage at COVID-19 testing sites - BVIHSA”

  • HMMM (04/06/2022, 12:28) Like (7) Dislike (3) Reply
    One way to keep the tourist on the island. Nice work to our epidemiolgist/teacher. So turd world
  • Really (04/06/2022, 12:30) Like (34) Dislike (7) Reply
    People are really sheeps. Why do you need to take a test to see if your sick,many will be deceived In many ways. End of times proves to me that the world has more brainwashed people then the ones who's critical thinkers. I respect all critical thinkers and the educated people you all are the dumbest because you only use answers that was giving to you to survive this world you don't use free will what the Almighty Creator gave you
    • @Really (04/06/2022, 14:09) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
      On point
    • @Really (04/06/2022, 14:31) Like (9) Dislike (19) Reply
      Why do you have to take a test to see if you’re sick? The same way you have to take medical test to find out what type of medical issues you may have.
      • yea right (04/06/2022, 16:26) Like (24) Dislike (4) Reply
        For the 'deadliest virus' of this generation. Give me a break.

        Only people need those tests are the vaccinated...yall keep getting the virus over and over again.
      • OK Karen (04/06/2022, 16:41) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
        Did you rush off to get tested for cold or flu when you felt sick? Of course not, you STAYED HOME until you felt better. Why is Covid any different?!
      • @Really (04/06/2022, 16:46) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
        When it comes to flu, yone suppose to know without a test.
      • Really (11/06/2022, 14:06) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        Only your comment was made without common sense. They sad the money has money pox so where is the monkey with all those bumps all over it
    • Hmm (07/06/2022, 15:52) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Test are needed for employers!!!! You think staying home won’t be nice and still gettin paid. But the test needs to be done so u the business place can process your days correctly.
  • he wuss dan karvin (04/06/2022, 13:10) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    He gone sleep or gone in the woods?
    • Greedy Doctors. (04/06/2022, 16:04) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
      Only the greedy Doctors and those that profiting from Covid trying hard to keep it alive..Covid is dying, let it die in peace..
  • PurebloodII (04/06/2022, 13:38) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    Thank God , keep it like that , you Morons ! Can’t you see this thing is fading by the grace of God ?
  • Please . Stop it... (04/06/2022, 16:01) Like (27) Dislike (1) Reply
    You all are not getting the Kits because the world is trying to move forward and beyond Covid..Are we so Darf or self serving, we are not getting the message. Why are we still pushing this issue...Let it go and join the progressive world..
  • Miro (04/06/2022, 18:51) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    Is Covid still a thing?
  • Move on (04/06/2022, 20:36) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Do we still need this stuff to travel to the U.S? It’s time for us to move on. They all need to drop the million stipulations.
  • Ben (04/06/2022, 21:39) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    @ Miro. Nope. Now there is Monkey Pox. Covid will no longer be mentioned soon. Stop the world, I want to get off.
  • Observer (05/06/2022, 03:28) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    How do our tourists travel back to the US, as they need a test certificate. Another blow to tourism


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