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30 cases of coronavirus confirmed in USVI
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FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The US Virgin Islands (USVI) Department of Health (D.O.H.) on Sunday evening, March 29, 2020, confirmed 7 additional cases of coronavirus in the US Virgin Islands, bringing the territory's total to 30. The latest figure was provided via the [US] Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency's alert.
‘Manage your anxiety’ to cope during lockdown- Dr June M. Samuel
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “The anxiety that we feel is expected and that is the first thing I want persons to be aware of,” Chief of Medical Staff of the BVI Health Services Authority and Psychiatrist, Dr June M. Samuel has stated regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
EXCLUSIVE: ‘I was given permission’ by Health Minister- Bishop Cline
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- With the news that controversial pastor, Mr John I. Cline aka ‘Bishop’, had been arrested for violating the 24-hour mandatory curfew, the internet has been blowing up with comments of condemnation and support for the pastor as well as speculations, including that the Bishop was standing up to one of the tests of end-time prophecy.
VI requests help from Cuba to fight COVID-19- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A team of medical personnel from the island of Cuba is ready to travel to the Virgin Islands (VI) to assist in the fight against Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has announced.
Prayers invited on National Day of Repentance today, March 29
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the Government launches an attack against COVID-19 on all fronts, today, Sunday, March 29, 2020 has been declared a National Day of Repentance and the public is invited to call in to various radio stations at scheduled times to offer prayers and encouragement for the Territory.
Bank of Asia gifts VI protective supplies to fight COVID-19
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands has received over 10,000 pieces of protective gear including medical masks, gowns, gloves, glasses and temperature measurers from the Bank of Asia to assist in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health Minister unveils ‘Essential Services List' for COVID-19 curfew
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Carvin Malone (AL) has unveiled the list of essential services persons that would be allowed to exit their homes during the upcoming 24-hour Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) curfew.
HoA to be held @ Save the Seed Energy Centre today, March 27, 2020
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- The Sixth Sitting of the Second Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands today, Friday, March 27, 2020 will be held at the Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duffs Bottom, Tortola.
9 persons 'under investigation' for COVID-19 – Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Nine persons from the Virgin Islands are said to be awaiting results on whether they are positive for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) from the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad.
COVID-19 reaches VI shores; 2 cases confirmed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- An unwelcome visitor, the dreaded Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), has reached the Virgin Islands, a British Overseas Territory.
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