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Vaccinated people can gather in small groups without masks- CDC
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Monday, March 8, 2021, that people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can gather privately in small groups without wearing masks or social distancing, an announcement that eases restrictions for inoculated individuals as vaccination picks up pace in the United States of America.
Johnson resisting CoI into UK’s ‘disastrous & corrupt’ COVID-19 crisis
LONDON, United Kingdom – With the fifth highest death toll and COVID-19 infection rates in the world, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK) Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson ‘aka ‘Boris’ has so far resisted calls for an immediate inquiry into his Government’s disastrous handling of the pandemic.
VI to receive 2000 AstraZeneca vaccines doses from Dominica
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Dominica has agreed to grant the Virgin Islands (VI) with 2000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines for immediate distribution.
Arrival of COVID-19 variants in USVI 'inevitable’- D.O.H
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI - Lawmakers in the USVI voted Thursday, March 4, 2021, to extend the COVID-19 related state of emergency declaration to May 7. Department of Health (D.O.H) Commissioner Justa Encarnacion spoke of the importance of the extension, stating that the pandemic continues to impact the territory.
Gov't to sign MoU with private health care providers to aid in vaccine rollout
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the vaccination rollout programme now back in full swing after a brief pause, the Government of the Virgin Islands plans to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with 'qualified' private health care providers to allow them to administer the AstraZeneca vaccines.
COVID-19 pandemic has taken ‘heavy toll’ on women- Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Noting that women have been heavily impacted by the coronavirus pandemic in the Virgin Islands, Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Carvin Malone (AL) has said the Government of the Virgin Islands has been collaborating with civil society, private sector and international partners to respond to the challenges faced by women.
Jehovah’s help for the pandemic is ‘vaccination’ – Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Talk show host Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called on Christians and others in the Virgin Islands (VI) to accept that vaccination is the answer to the COVID-19 pandemic.
VI back to 1 active COVID-19 case - Hon Malone
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands is back to 1 active COVID-19 case, confirmed in an incoming passenger on day 4 of mandatory quarantine, according to Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) on VIP’s Let's Talk radio programme on ZBVI 780AM on March 2, 2021.
VI will be ‘shining example’ of how to manage a pandemic – Dr the Hon Wheatley
CAPPOON'S BAY, Tortola, VI – Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Honorable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), while celebrating the legacy of H.L. Stoutt, shone the spotlight on the Virgin Islands' successful fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
H.L. Stoutt’s vision enabled territory to fight COVID-19 – Premier Fahie
CAPPOON'S BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has praised the vision and tenacity of the late Chief Minister Honourable Hamilton Lavity Stoutt, who he said equipped the territory to face challenges ahead, including the COVID-19 pandemic.
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