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VI so well protected, people forget about COVID-19 deaths – BVIHSA Psychiatrist
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Dr June M. Samuels, the Psychiatrist at the BVI Health Service Authority (BVIHSA), says the Virgin Islands (VI) is so well protected from the COVID-19 pandemic, that people have forgotten about the adverse effects of the virus.
Quarantine could be lifted for vaccinated persons entering VI- Hon Malone
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has indicated that the Virgin Islands (VI) could soon remove the quarantine requirements for persons entering the territory once a majority of the territory is vaccinated.
C'bean tourism arrivals fell by 65.5% in 2020 - CTO
ST MICHEAL, Barbados - Caribbean tourism fell by 65.5 per cent in 2020, according to data from the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO), of which the [British] Virgin Islands is a part.
COVID-19 vaccine doses will now be given 12 weeks apart – Hon Malone
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – On the advice of the acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronald E. Goerges, the Virgin Islands (VI) has adjusted the intervals between the first and second doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines when administered to persons in the territory.
VI executes 500-600 COVID-19 vaccinations per day - Hon Malone
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – The smooth rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination programme in the Virgin Islands (VI) continues with some 5031 persons having been vaccinated as of March 10, 2021, according to Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL).
Arrival of COVID-19 variants in USVI 'inevitable’- D.O.H
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI - Lawmakers in the USVI voted Thursday, March 4, 2021, to extend the COVID-19 related state of emergency declaration to May 7. Department of Health (D.O.H) Commissioner Justa Encarnacion spoke of the importance of the extension, stating that the pandemic continues to impact the territory.
VI back to 1 active COVID-19 case - Hon Malone
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands is back to 1 active COVID-19 case, confirmed in an incoming passenger on day 4 of mandatory quarantine, according to Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) on VIP’s Let's Talk radio programme on ZBVI 780AM on March 2, 2021.
3185 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in VI thus far
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Some 3185 persons have been vaccinated for COVID-19 in the Virgin Islands (VI) as of February 25, 2021, according to information coming out of the Government Information Service.
Women hailed for brave role in VI's COVID-19 fight
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Women have been recognised for their contributions to the health and social response to COVID-19 in the Virgin Islands at the UN ECLAC’s 60th Meeting of the Presiding Officers of the Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean that began on 23rd February 2021.
COVID-19 vaccination of teachers begins today
CAPPOON'S BAY, Tortola, VI – Non-mandatory vaccination of teachers in the Virgin Islands (VI) will kick off today, Thursday, February 25, 2021, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has announced.
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