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February 1st, 2021
RVIPF warns persons & businesses of fines for breaching COVID protocols

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is reminding the public that officers will be issuing tickets for persons and establishments that contravene the COVID suppression measures as laid out in the Public Health Ordinance (Cap. 194).

January 30th, 2021
Healthcare & frontline workers first to get COVID-19 vaccine - Hon Malone

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Healthcare & frontline workers will be at the front of the line for COVID-19 vaccination, when some 8,000 doses of the AstraZeneca AZD1222 COVID-19 vaccine arrives in the Virgin Islands (VI) on February 4, 2021.

January 28th, 2021
Some 8,000 COVID-19 vaccines expected in VI next week

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The first batch of COVID-19 vaccines donated by the United Kingdom (UK) Government is expected to arrive in the Territory next week Thursday, February 4, 2021, Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Carvin Malone (AL) announced today, January 28, 2021.

January 28th, 2021
4 new COVID-19 cases in VI; Recoveries up by 12

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As of January 28, 2021, the Virgin Islands currently has 9 active cases of COVID-19 with 4 of those cases new since the last January 21, 2021, virus situation update.

January 27th, 2021
3-hour curfew extended to Feb 11, 2021

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With some 20 active cases of COVID-19 reported in the Territory, according to the January 20, 2021, update, the Government of the Virgin Islands is continuing the 3-hour curfew which has been in place for several months.

January 23rd, 2021
7 new COVID-19 cases in VI as recoveries rise

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) now has 17 active cases of COVID-19, with seven of those cases new since the last update of January 20, 2021.

January 20th, 2021
20 active COVID-19 cases in VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands is reporting 20 active cases of COVID-19, six up since the last update of January 14, 2021.

January 19th, 2021
Tourist opposed to quarantine complains to US Embassy

NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI- An American tourist opposed to the mandatory quarantine and testing protocols in the Virgin Islands has reportedly lodged a complaint to the US Embassy, alleging their rights were infringed upon.

January 19th, 2021
Gov Jaspert caves! Undergoing 14-day quarantine

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After allegedly refusing to undergo 14-days of quarantine on his return from the United Kingdom (UK) where COVID-19 is running rampant, including a new resistant strain of the virus, controversial outgoing Governor, Mr Augustus J. U. Jaspert has allegedly buckled to pressure and is undergoing the full 14-days of quarantine.

January 18th, 2021
‘Who gave permission’ for boat rides? -Hon Malone asks

GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI - Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) says despite some current advertising for boat rides, the government has issued no permission for any such event.

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