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Scrub Island Resort raises over $22K for staff with multiple myeloma
SCRUB ISLAND, VI – Marilyn Glasgow, who is suffering from multiple myeloma and requires a bone marrow transplant, has been given a boost in her fundraising efforts to reach her enormous medical expense, thanks to a kind initiative of her employers of nearly 7 years, Scrub Island Resort, Spa and Marina.
3rd case of coronavirus confirmed in USVI
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- The US Virgin Islands (USVI) Department of Health said Wednesday, March 18, 2020 that it has received confirmation of a third confirmed case of the coronavirus in the US Virgin Islands. This brings the territory’s total confirmed cases to three—one in the St Croix district and two in the St Thomas/St John district, the department said.
All persons on UK-Antigua flight in VI found; No signs of COVID-19 infection- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- All of the persons who flew into Antigua from the United Kingdom on British Airways flight (BA 2157) on March 10, 2020 and transitioned into the [British] Virgin Islands have been located and are Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) free according to tests, Premier and Minister of Finance (R1), Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has announced.
Premier to give live coronavirus update @ 7:00pm
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government continues to treat the matters of Novel Coronavirus as a national priority despite no confirmed cases in the Virgin Islands (VI), Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) will be providing a live update at 7:00pm today, Tuesday, March 17, 2020.
2nd case of Coronavirus confirmed in USVI
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- A second case of coronavirus (COVID-19) has been confirmed in the US Virgin Islands (USVI), the Department of Health (DOH) announced Monday evening, March 17, 2020.
Trump angers Beijing with 'Chinese virus' tweet
BBC NEWS
China has reacted angrily after US President Donald Trump referred to the coronavirus as “Chinese”.
No place to dock for Coronavirus-hit cruise ship
CNN
A transatlantic cruise ship carrying more than 600 passengers with at least five confirmed coronavirus cases on board has spent days searching for somewhere to dock after it was refused entry at multiple Caribbean ports.
Idris Elba says he has coronavirus
CNN
Actor Idris Elba said he has tested positive for Covid-19.
Opposition Leader calls for closure of schools for next 30 to 60 days
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Affirming his support to the Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) led government and the measures being implemented to protect the Territory against the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), Opposition Leader, Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) says the Virgin Islands' (VI) Opposition supports many of the initiatives the government is implementing, noting that the issues are of concern to all.
‘From now on greet people from a distance’- Gov Jaspert
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While the Virgin Islands people are known as a warm and welcoming people, Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert, on the issue of the global pandemic Novel Coronavirus, is reminding that there are other ways to greet other than a handshake and a hug.
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