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VI residents to access Pfizer & Johnson & Johnson vaccines
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Residents of the Virgin Islands who wish to receive the Pfizer or Johnson and Johnson vaccines can now do so with the introduction of the BVI-USVI Vaccination Bubble initiative.
Active COVID-19 cases in VI drop to 555
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Active COVID-19 cases recorded in the Virgin Islands continue to decline, with some 555 active cases as of the July 28, 2021 update by the Government of the Virgin Islands.
7,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine to expire July 31, 2021- Health Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has expressed dismay at the possibility of having to dispose of some 7000 doses of unused COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine as a result of expiration.
Partygoers not adhering to COVID-19 protocols on JvD – Hon Rymer
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- The party island, Jost van Dyke, seems to be living up to its reputation even in the midst of rising deaths and a COVID-19 spike in the Virgin Islands (VI).
31 COVID-19 related deaths in VI; active cases drop to 584
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – While the Virgin Islands (VI) has seen a sharp reduction in active COVID-19 cases with the latest figure as of today, July 27, 2021, being 584 active confirmed cases from a height of 1,604; the territory’s Coronavirus death toll has climbed to 31.
16,330 persons now vaccinated against COVID-19 in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The [British] Virgin Islands (VI) as of July 26, 2021, has vaccinated a total of 16,330 persons for COVID-19, representing 11,266 full vaccinations and 5,064 partial vaccinations. The territory is aiming for 75% of its population to become inoculated.
Rapid testing now officially part of VI’s COVID-19 screening process
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Rapid antigen testing is now officially part of the Territory’s COVID 19 screening process. This alternative coronavirus testing option was rolled out on Friday, July 23, 2021, at the Road Town Ferry terminal.
Full vaccination offers almost 100% protection from hospitalisation– Dr Heskith A. Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Medical Doctor and proprietor of Bougainvillea Clinic, Dr Heskith A. Vanterpool has pushed the benefits of full vaccination against COVID-19, underscoring that it will offer almost 100% protection from hospitalisations with the virus.
COVID testing policy for vaccinated US VIslanders to enter USVI scrapped
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Come Wednesday, July 28, 2021, vaccinated [US] Virgin Islanders traveling back home will no longer need to take a Covid test for clearance to travel. All they've have to do is insert their vaccination card information into the USVI Travel Portal and await the green QR code confirmation.
COVID-19: ‘Probably better to take the vaccine’ if pregnant - Dr Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Pregnant women who may have forgone the opportunity to get vaccinated for COVID-19 out of concerns that the vaccine may have adverse effects on their fetus have been given an assurance that this may not be the case.
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