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Gov’t creating 40-bed field hospital in case of another COVID spike- Hon Malone
BEEF ISLAND, VI – The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) is investing in a 40-bed field hospital should local COVID-19 cases spike again, Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has announced.
COVID variants still a threat to VI's population - Dr Georges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Residents of the Virgin Islands are being encouraged to remain vigilant and adhere to the local COVID-19 protocols following added confirmation of Mu and Delta variants infecting persons in the territory.
VI receives new batch of 2000 AstraZeneca vaccine doses
BEEF ISLAND, VI – The Virgin Islands on October 7, 2021, received a new shipment of 2000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccines, and this time, the doses have a much longer shelf life than before.
‘Every community will benefit’ from Gov’ts rebooted tourism plan- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands’ Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has indicated that with the Government’s new tourism plan to be administered in the COVID-19 era, communities across the VI will see economic benefits.
COVID-19 grants were provided in ‘good faith’ to meet real needs– Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has defended his government’s issuance of COVID-19 cash grants, despite criticisms from the Auditor General Sonia M. Webster.
Education Minister sponsoring teachers' ‘Happy Hour’ on Friday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has announced the hosting of a ‘Happy Hour’ for teachers as part of Teachers' Week 2021.
39 active COVID-19 cases reported in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- According to the Territory’s Epidemiological Summary for testing done on October 4, 2021 and reported on October 5, 2021, there are 39 active COVID-19 cases in the Virgin Islands.
Residents asked to indicate whether pandemic was ‘dreadful or not so serious’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Persons in the Virgin Islands are being tasked to indicate a number of opinions, as part of a new COVID-19 Individual Impact and Public Perception Survey from the Central Statistics Office.
Some vaccinated persons resisting quarantine orders- Dr Georges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ronald E. Georges said public health authorities are facing resistance from some vaccinated persons regarding following the local public health measures in the Virgin Islands (VI).
VI secures more cruise calls @ Seatrade Cruise Global 2021 - Premier Fahie
MIAMI, Florida, USA - The Virgin Islands delegation led by Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) at the 2021 Seatrade Cruise Global conference held in Miami Florida has secured more cruise calls to the territory as the administration seeks to further boost cruise tourism numbers halted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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