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Businesses not able to handle heavy flow of clients after curfew- Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Former Legislator Myron V. Walwyn has called on the Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) administration to establish sector-specific protocols to guide businesses when the Virgin Islands (VI) eventually lifts its 24/7 lockdown instituted in response to the COVID-19 threat in the Territory.
Marine police unit managing boat dwellers needing essential supplies
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Governor of the Virgin Islands, His Excellency Augustus J. U. Jaspert says that in an effort to boost surveillance on the Virgin Islands waters during the lockdown period, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force and Her Majesty's Customs have joined forces.
COVID-19: Stop the stigmatisation- Hon Fahie
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Prior to comments from Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI) H.E. Augustus J. U. Jaspert that those found guilty of spreading rumours about the COVID-19 victim, who died on April 18, 2020, could face charges, Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) had urged the community not to stigmatise victims.
5th person tests positive for COVID-19 in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A 5th person has tested positive for COVID-19 in the Virgin Islands, Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable A. Fahie (R1) has announced.
Charges could be laid for spreading rumours about latest COVID-19 victim- Governor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Governor Augustus J.U. Jaspert has denounced those who would have been circulating false online information about the Filipino woman who is suspected to have died from COVID-19 in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Several residents flee compound of COVID-19 death suspect - Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has revealed that several individuals who resided in the same compound of the Filipino woman believed to have succumbed from a suspected COVID-19 death, this morning, Saturday, April 18, 2020, has left the place of residence.
14-day lockdown extended 'just a few days more'- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following news of the territory's first suspected death of the highly infectious COVID-19, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has announced that the current 14-day lockdown in the territory will have to be extended as the Government grapples to remain in control of the situation.
UPDATE: Authorities confirm first suspected COVID-19 death in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A release from the Health Emergency Operation Centre (HEOC) is Virgin Islands (VI) has now confirmed the first suspected COVID-19 death in the territory.
Local supermarkets deny employing COVID-19 patient
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - At least two major local supermarkets in the Virgin Islands (VI) have denied employing the latest COVID-19 victim who tested positive for the virus as announced on April 16, 2020.
The age of corona
By Dickson C. Igwe
The Corona Virus Pandemic will usher in a Post Globalization World Order. Greater regional integration, and a whole new travel protocol, that adds a robust layer of medical scrutiny means limited travel options, for at least a decade.
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