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COVID-19: First batch of Pfizer jabs arrives in VI - Gov Rankin
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – For the first time since the start of COVID-19 vaccinations in the Virgin Islands (VI), the Government managed vaccination drive now has in its arsenal, Pfizer vaccines as part of new supplies sent by the United Kingdom.
Shake-up @ BVIHSA: Patricia Malone-Smith & Levor Lettsome out!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Word reaching our news centre from Members of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Board is that the Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mrs Cedorene Patricia Malone-Smith, and the Human Resources Manager, Levor A. H Lettsome were both reportedly sent home abruptly earlier this week on non-disciplinary leave.
VI's active confirmed COVID-19 cases spike to 77 - Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islands (VI) Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Maline (AL) moments ago announced that the territory has seen a spike in COVID-19 cases, with 77 active confirmed cases currently.
UPDATE: COVID positive staff came in contact with 2 Hon Members – HoA Speaker
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – House of Assembly Speaker, Hon Julian Willock has confirmed that a staff of the HoA came in contact with two members, and as such, out of an abundance of caution, the HoA of December 14 & 15th, 2021, will be moving virtually.
VI Health Minister confirms latest COVID-19 death
ROAD TOWN, Tortola VI – Virgin Islands Minister for Health & Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has confirmed that the Virgin Islands has recorded a new COVID-19 related death.
Vulnerable groups, essential workers urged to pre-register for COVID booster shots
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Persons over age 65, essential workers, and immunocompromised individuals are being urged to pre-register for the COVID-19 booster shots.
40 active COVID-19 in VI; Tortola leads with 37 cases
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The main island of Tortola in the Virgin Islands (VI) is leading with 37 active COVID-19 active as of today, December 10, 2021, according to the latest statistics from the Ministry of Health.
Gov’t has not dropped ball with COVID-19 & Omicron- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has assured that his government has not dropped the ball on its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and the new Omicron variant, as the global pandemic rages on.
COVID-19: WHO lists South Africa's Omicron strain as 'concerning'
VI CONSORTIUM
GENEVA, Switzerland - A new strain of the COVID-19 arising from South Africa is causing worldwide alarm and has led to dozens of countries restricting travel from the continent.
Gov’t to legislate $5,000 fine for indiscriminate garbage dumping – Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) said as a result of indiscriminate dumping of garbage in the territory, new laws will be implemented to fine those found guilty of the act.
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