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July 19th, 2021
Drive-thru vaccination continues all week; 887 total jabs @ inaugural weekend

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has indicated that as a result of the success of the ‘Operation Protect Each Other’ Drive-Through vaccination initiative at Festival Grounds over the weekend, it will continue for the rest of the week.

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 18th, 2021
Most patients hospitalised with COVID-19 have chronic diseases– Dr Georges

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ronald E. Georges has indicated that the majority of patients who are hospitalised with COVID-19 and those who have died while infected with coronavirus are people who have underlying medical conditions.

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 17th, 2021
COVID-19 vaccination drive-thru launches to massive turnout

WICKHAM’S CAY II, Tortola, VI - ‘Operation Protect Each Other,’ a COVID-19 vaccination drive-through initiative has launched this morning, July 17, 2021, to a massive turnout as persons queue up in their vehicles to get vaccinated.

July 17th, 2021
RVIPF returning to full complement following COVID cases - Top CoP

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (VI) is gradually returning to its full complement of officers, following the self-isolation of some 45 officers who were exposed to the COVID-19 virus.

July 17th, 2021
We must not let COVID-19 kill us

By Alred C. Frett

I will be short, for although there is so much more to say, time is running out: Many are quick to take credit for Good but no one takes accountability for Bad - A week ago, all wanted to be praised as Gods for ‘protecting us from Covid-19’ – today, it’s everyone else’s fault that persons die.

July 17th, 2021
Active COVID-19 cases drop to 1596, 13 total deaths reported

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Current active COVID-19 cases in the Virgin Islands (VI) as of July 16, 2021, have dropped to 1,596 from the previous 1,602 however, there are now 13 total reported deaths, up from the 8 reported on July 15, 2021, according to the latest information.

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