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VI warned of ‘Antimicrobial Resistance’ that can arise from medication misuse
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Residents in the Virgin Islands (VI) have been warned of vulnerability to Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) that can come as a result of drug instances of medication misuse.
'Pfizer & booster shots will be here before year ends'- Premier Fahie
TADDY BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI- More than 50% of the Virgin Islands population is now fully inoculated against the COVID-19 virus that has killed millions globally since its onset in late 2019 in Wuhan, China.
12 active COVID-19 cases currently reported in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Active COVID-19 cases in the Virgin Islands (VI) is currently 12, according to the latest epidemiological report released by Health Authorities on Tuesday, November 23, 2021.
Patient recovering following open heart surgery @ Bougainvillea Clinic – Dr. Miller
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Resident cardio-thoracic surgeon Dr. Rodger Miller has reported that following the landmark open-heart surgery in the Virgin Islands on November 16, 2021, the female patient who’s an employee of Rite Way, is recovering well.
Failed! UK gov’t lacked plan for COVID-19 pandemic- report finds
LONDON, UK- In another blow to the beleaguered United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson, the UK government was not properly prepared for a pandemic like COVID-19, a new report has found.
Active COVID cases in VI rise to 21
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Positive COVID-19 cases reported in the Virgin Islands have climbed to 21.
Fully vaccinated travellers to VI may be exempted from rapid test on arrival
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Fully vaccinated travellers to the Virgin Islands who have had their PCR or Rapid Test done within 48 hours and returned negative will now be exempted from taking a Rapid Test on arrival.
Budget 2022: Preparations afoot for COVID-19 booster shots in new year
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has announced that in 2022, the Government will be implementing COVID-19 booster shots for persons who have already been vaccinated.
UK PM parades around hospital without mask after dodging Parliament
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Boris Johnson has been accused of flouting Covid-19 guidance during a trip to a hospital.
Cases of Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease on the rise - VI Epidemiologist
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - National Epidemiologist Ms. Harmonie Brewley-Massiah reported has reported that in the territory, some 5 reported cases of Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease (HMFD) have been recorded in the past four weeks.