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August 25th, 2020
5 more COVID-19 cases in VI; Partial lockdown announced

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – On the heels of a spike in coronavirus cases over the weekend, the Virgin Islands has recorded 5 more COVID-19 positive cases as of Monday, August 24, 2020, bringing the total positive confirmed cases in the territory to 26 and sparking a new partial lockdown & curfew order.

August 23rd, 2020
92 samples test negative for Coronavirus- Hon Malone

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following active contact tracing and testing after some 9 persons recently tested positive for COVID-19, Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone (AL) has disclosed that a total of 92 samples collected have tested negative for the COVID-19 virus.

August 22nd, 2020
Church sermons, faith-based activities now limited to 20 persons

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following an August 21, 2020, spike in COVID-19 cases by 9 as a result of community spread, Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has announced new restrictions on the gathering of people.

August 21st, 2020
Bars, nightclubs shut down as new 7-day curfew takes effect

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Bars and nightclubs, along with restaurants in the Virgin Islands (VI); with the exception of those offering takeout and deliveries, will now have to close their doors following the confirmation of 9 new COVID-19 cases tonight, August 21, 2020, linked to case #12.

August 21st, 2020
VI confirms 9 COVID-19 cases linked to 12th case

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands has confirmed 9 more COVID-19 cases related to a 12th case of the virus, Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has announced tonight Friday, August 21, 2020.

August 21st, 2020
Health Minister Malone to give COVID-19 update this evening

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Information reaching Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that the Territory will be given a COVID-19 update by Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Carvin Malone (AL) this evening, August 21, 2020.

August 20th, 2020
'People smuggling' flagged as means for COVID-19 spread in VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following the lastest COVID-19 positive case in a resident with no recent travel history, authorities are buckling down to tackle illegal entry and people smuggling into the Virgin Islands, as the government takes steps to protect its citizens and remain in control of the coronavirus pandemic.

August 19th, 2020
VI resident with no recent travel history tests positive for COVID-19

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A resident of the Virgin Islands with no recent travel history has tested positive for COVID-19, some 48 hours after two imported cases were announced.

August 18th, 2020
'This too must stop!'- Health Minister chides noisy bikers

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Carvin Malone (AL) has chided noisy bikers, calling for a halt of the often unbearable noise pollution in the Virgin Islands.

August 17th, 2020
2 more imported coronavirus cases recorded in VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has announced that the Virgin Islands has recorded two new imported cases of coronavirus, the virus that causes COVID-19, bringing the Territory's total confirmed cases to 11.

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