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July 20th, 2021
COVID:19 deaths: ‘These are the moments that I dreaded most!’- Hon Malone

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As COVID-19 deaths and infections rise in the [British] Virgin Islands, Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has said the current situation in the territory is one that he dreaded the most.

July 19th, 2021
7:00pm to 5:00 am curfew to continue in VI– Hon Malone

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone (AL) has said the 7:00 pm to 5:00 am curfew currently in place in the Virgin Islands will continue for 14 more days.

July 18th, 2021
3 more COVID-19 related deaths in VI; 17 total deaths

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development is confirming three more COVID related deaths, bringing the total number of deaths in the Virgin Islands to 17.

July 18th, 2021
432 vaccinated on Day 1 of vaccination drive @ Festival Grounds

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A total of 432 residents were vaccinated against COVID-19 on the first day of the Operation Protect Each Other Drive-Thru Vaccination that took place at Festival Grounds on Saturday, July 17, 2021.

July 17th, 2021
PHOTO of the Day: ‘Operation Protect Each Other’ launch day a success

WICKHAM’S CAY II, Tortola, VI – Launching to a massive turnout of vehicles this morning, July 17, 2021, ‘Operation Protect Each Other,’ the first COVID-19 vaccination drive-through initiative in the Virgin Islands (VI) has winded down today Saturday as an overall success, with many persons turning out to get vaccinated for the first time.

July 17th, 2021
14th COVID-19 related death recorded in VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Ministry of Health and Social Development is reporting that one additional person has died from COVID-19 related complications according to the latest update for today Saturday, July 17, 2021.

July 15th, 2021
8 COVID-19 related deaths in VI; 2 died today, July 15, 2021

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands has now recorded eight (8) COVID-19 related deaths, following the passing away of two females at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital today, July 15, 2021.

July 15th, 2021
Gov’t implementing 4-7 week plan on lowering COVID numbers– Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has revealed that the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) will be implementing a 4-7week plan on lowering COVID infections in the Territory.

July 12th, 2021
VI expecting new AstraZeneca vaccine shipment on July 19, 2021

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands will be receiving a new shipment of 3,040 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines, according to information relayed by Governor John J. Rankin, CMG.

July 10th, 2021
Cabinet allocates $500K towards battling COVID surge - Hon Malone

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands (VI) has agreed to allocate an initial sum of $500,000 towards securing resources and personnel to address the surge in COVID-19 cases in the Territory.

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