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December 31st, 2020
VI announce UK travel ban; Curfew remains until January 15, 2021

DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - The [British] Virgin Islands (VI) has announced a UK travel ban effective January 11, 2021, amidst concerns of new COVID-19 variants around the world.

December 29th, 2020
Active COVID-19 cases drop to 10 as recoveries rise - Hon Malone

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Health as Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has confirmed to Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) that as of today, December 29, 2020, the current active COVID-19 cases in the territory is 10.

December 24th, 2020
UPDATE: VI's COVID-19 cases drop to 13 in revised stats

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The current active cases of COVID-19 in the Virgin Islands has dropped to 13, following revised statistics as of December 23, 2020, published by health authorities today, December 24, 2020.

December 22nd, 2020
‘We will not tolerate any visitors breaking COVID-19 protocols’ - Hon Flax-Charles

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – While extending holiday greeting to persons in the Virgin Islands (VI), Jr Minister for Trade and Economic Development, Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles (AL) has reaffirmed that the Government will not accept visitors breaking local COVID-19 protocols.

December 21st, 2020
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine expected in USVI next week

VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, USVI - Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine will be in the USVI next week, according to USVI Department of Health Commissioner, Justa Encarnacion.

December 21st, 2020
Health Minister warns against ‘lapse’ of COVID-19 guidelines

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has cautioned citizens against flouting the territory’s COVID-19 health measures during the Christmas season, warning of what consequences could come as a result.

December 19th, 2020
Gov’t focusing on AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine for VI – Hon Malone

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) said the Virgin Islands (VI) will be administering its COVID-19 vaccination policy with a focus on the AstraZeneca vaccine.

December 18th, 2020
Drastic increase in penalties for breaking COVID-19 measures announced

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has announced a barrage of stiff new penalties for persons breaking the territory's COVID-19 health guidelines, as authorities stamp down on lawbreakers.

December 16th, 2020
5 tested positive for COVID-19 on arrival in VI – Hon Malone

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has revealed that of the 9 active imported cases currently in the Virgin Islands (VI), the majority of these persons tested positive on arrival in the territory.

December 15th, 2020
2 COVID-19 positive persons to face charges for breaking quarantine

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has said two persons who violated COVID-19 quarantine and tested positive for the virus are being questioned by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and could face charges for the infraction.

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