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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
'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.
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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