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Exemption made for face shield usage instead of masks in certain situations
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the Virgin Islands and the rest of the world continues to adapt in the COVID-19 era, it is clear there is ‘no one size fits all’ measure.
COVID-19 & the small island advantage
By Dickson C. Igwe
Until a vaccine or cure, geography, control of population movement, and good governance are three of the most crucial factors in keeping the COVID-19 pandemic under control and at bay, in the British Virgin Islands.
Bahamas announces more lockdowns as COVID-19 cases soar
CMC
NASSAU, Bahamas, – The Bahamas government says it will implement two additional weekend lockdowns as the country continues to record increases in the number of cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Grenada records new COVID case after 6-week period
JAMAICA OBSERVER
ST GEORGE'S, Grenada (CMC) — Grenada today announced a new case of the coronavirus (COVID-19), six weeks after the island had recorded its 23rd case of the disease that has killed more than 661,000 people and infected 16.7 million others worldwide.
Gov’t committed to taking ‘decisive actions’ to safeguard VI- Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With no positive test results for COVID-19 following island wide testing on Jost van Dyke (JvD) and the subsequent decision yesterday, July 25, 2020, to lift the quarantine measure put in place, Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has expressed deep appreciation to the people of JvD for their “understanding and cooperation” with this Public Health measure, despite the many inconveniences caused.
Cuban medical professionals arrive in VI
BEEF ISLAND, VI - Some 22 medical professionals, including internist doctors, emergency response doctors, intensive care specialist and nurses from the Republic of Cuba arrived in the Virgin Islands today, Saturday, July 25, 2020, to aid and support the territory's COVID-19 flight.
23-year-old pregnant woman dies of COVID-19 in USVI
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- A 23-year-old pregnant woman died of coronavirus in the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, the 7th person to have died of the virus in the US territory.
VI needs Cuban Docs to reduce risks of COVID-19 community spread- Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With some 22 Cuban medical professionals arriving in VI to help with the COVID-19 fight, Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) said their primary mission is to help the Territory eliminate risks of COVID-19 community spread.
22 Cuban health professionals arrive in VI tomorrow, July 23, 2020- Premier Fahie
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- 22 Cuban medical professionals, including internist doctors, emergency response doctors, intensive care specialist and nurses and those trained in infectious diseases, are slated to arrive in the Virgin Islands on Thursday, July 23, 2020, to further strengthen the Territory’s capacity to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Premier shoots down claims he visited family of COVID-19 victim on JvD trip
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has set the record straight regarding his trip to the sister island of Jost van Dyke over the weekend.
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