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Grenada allowing only fully vaccinated visitors to enter country
LOOP NEWS CARIBBEAN
The Grenada government says it will only allow fully vaccinated visitors to enter the country both at the air and seaports, as the island moves to introduces more measures aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) here that has so far infected 161 people and killed one other since March last year.
France makes vaccinations mandatory for all health workers
BBC NEWS
All health care workers in France must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 by September or risk not being paid, the government has announced.
Female patient reportedly dies of COVID-19; 4 deaths now in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Our news centre has been informed by senior sources at D. Orlando Smith Hospital that a female patient died this morning, July 13, 2021.
‘Vaccination remains voluntary & a personal decision’- Premier reiterates
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As the debate heightens over the Government’s vaccination drive and the policies of the private sector, Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) had on Friday, July 9, 2021, reminded that the decision to get vaccinated is one that is voluntary.
Anti-vaxxers sign petition to cease vaccinations in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A group of residents led by radio talk show host Floyd Burnett aka 'Heritage' has signed a petition calling on the Government of the Virgin Islands discontinue its COVID-19 vaccination programme in the territory as well as look into the alleged discrimination against unvaccinated persons in the workplace.
VI expecting new AstraZeneca vaccine shipment on July 19, 2021
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands will be receiving a new shipment of 3,040 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines, according to information relayed by Governor John J. Rankin, CMG.
Some COVID-19 infected persons concealing status from family- Acting CMO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the territory’s active COVID-19 cases continue to see an unprecedented uptick, the Acting Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Ronald E. Georges said some residents who have tested positive with the virus are not informing those closest to them.
1296 active COVID cases as VI in advanced state of community spread
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands, which currently has over 1200 active COVID-19 cases, has been declared to be in an advanced state of community spread.
21 Days Of Prayer & Fasting for VI begins today July 11, 2021
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The people of the Virgin Islands are asked to join their hearts and hands in unity in 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting for their safety and protection and that of the economy.
Cabinet allocates $500K towards battling COVID surge - Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands (VI) has agreed to allocate an initial sum of $500,000 towards securing resources and personnel to address the surge in COVID-19 cases in the Territory.
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