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Grim projections put UK returning to lockdown next month
LONDON, United Kingdom- July 19, 2021, was dubbed ‘Freedom Day in the United Kingdom (UK) as face masks become an advised measure as opposed to law, as well as workers returning to offices and social distancing outside limitless; however, freedom may be short-lived as government experts have warned of another deadly pandemic peak by next month.
No Delta variant found in samples sent to CARPHA- Dr Ronald E. Georges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After the Virgin Islands experienced a COVID-19 outbreak where cases surged to over 1600 and a number of COVID-19 related deaths were recorded, many had come to the conclusion that the Delta variant or some other highly contagious strain had reached the territory’s shores.
USVI sends 2 health professionals to assist VI in COVID-19 fight
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) this weekend welcomed two “highly trained” health professionals from the US Virgin Islands (USVI) to assist in the COVID-19 fight.
2 pregnant women among 32 hospitalised for COVID-19
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Two pregnant women are among 32 persons hospitalized at the Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital for COVID-19, Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), Mrs Cedorene P. Malone-Smith announced.
25 COVID-19 deaths now in VI; active cases drop to 1,109
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands (VI) has seen a drop in total active coronavirus cases with some 667 recoveries to bring the territory's total active cases to 1,109, Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has announced.
‘I am guilty’ of not defending Gov’t for keeping VI safe- Patsy C. Lake
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands icon and businesswoman, Patsy C. Lake says she is overcome with guilt for not defending the COVID-19 strategy of the government of Andrew A. Fahie (R1) at a time when critics were berating the government for keeping the territory safe.
COVID-19: ‘We had done well, we took it for granted’- Dr Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Medical doctor and former Deputy Premier in the Virgin Islands, Dr Kedrick D. Pickering has pointed to pride as the reason why the Virgin Islands (VI) is dealing with an outbreak of COVID-19 cases and deaths.
Letter to the Editor- 'A family tie is like a tree...'
By Moleto A. Smith Jr- President, League of British Virgin Islanders
Dear Editor:
There is an African proverb that goes like this, “A family tie is like a tree; it might bend but it cannot break”.
1308 vaccinated in 4 days @ drive-thru initiative– Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) deserve applause for turning out in numbers to the COVID-19 drive-through vaccination initiative that started on July 17, 2021, at Festival Grounds in Road Town.
Health Minister debunks rumours COVID patients not coming out hospital alive!
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) and Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Carvin Malone (AL) have dismissed claims that COVID-19 infected patients receiving care at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital are all dying.
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