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31 active COVID-19 cases in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands is steadily continuing its recovery from the deadly COVID-19 outbreak in June-July, as there are now 31 active cases.
43rd COVID-19 related death in USVI announced
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The COVID-19 related death of a 58-year-old woman was the second such announcement in one day by the US Virgin Islands Department of Health, which only an hour earlier, August 18, 2021, announced that a 62-year-old St John woman had died from the virus.
Delta variant may still be 'lurking' in VI- Hon Malone
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands (VI) Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has warned that, since the recent case of the COVID-19 Delta variant found in the VI had no travel history, the highly contagious variant of the virus could still be lurking in the territory.
Local business aims to bring 'total wellness' to VI residents
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With strong immunity and good overall health being critical in this pandemic, Holistic & Therapeutic Nutrition Haven (HTNH) is one of the newest health-focused businesses in the Virgin Islands, established to “create a community of wellness”.
US to recommend booster jabs for all as Delta variant rises
ALJAZEERA
WASHINGTON, USA - United States health authorities are expected to recommend an extra dose of COVID-19 vaccine for all Americans as the Delta variant of the virus spreads quickly across the country.
Sharp increase of vaccination in USVI; COVID cases below 400
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Vaccination against Covid-19 saw a sharp increase last week, US Virgin Islands Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr has told the Consortium, a sign that the Delta variant-induced surge in active infections and rising Covid-related deaths in the territory are pushing US Virgin Islanders to get vaccinated against the virus.
COVID-19 sample from VI tests positive for Delta variant
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After initial samples tested at the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) in July 2021 had shown no variants of concern, the Ministry of Health and Social Development has now confirmed that one COVID-19 sample has tested positive for the Delta variant.
76 more take up BVI-USVI Vaccination Bubble offer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Some 76 more persons have capitalised on the BVI-USVI Vaccine Bubble Initiative, which allows persons to travel to neighbouring St John in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) to access COVID-19 vaccines not yet available in the [British] Virgin Islands.
COVID-19: 'This is no time for relaxation'- Hon Malone
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI– Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has detailed the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic deaths in the Virgin Islands and said everyone needs to remain vigilant to ensure the territory does not return to such a situation.
SSB awards $350K in Nursing Scholarships
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- The educational journey of two local women to advance their nursing careers have been made easier with the help of a scholarship from the Social Security Board (SSB).
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