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COVID-19: 'Do not go to the health facility, call!'- CEHO Lionel E. Michael
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Chief Environmental Health Officer Mr Lionel E. Michael, along with Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL), has warned that if a person suspects cases of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), the first step is not to rush to the local health centres and risk infecting others, rather, stay in isolation and contact authorities.
Banning cruise ships ‘a hard one’- Taxi driver
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A number of taxi operators across the Territory have admitted that government’s bold decision to ban cruise ships to the Territory for a month to combat the spread of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) will hit their pockets hard; however, they have agreed it is the right decision.
Puerto Rico declares curfew & closure of non-essential businesses
VI CONSORTIUM
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico- Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vázquez Garced during a national address on Sunday, March 15, 2020, declared a curfew through March 30, 2020 that calls for non-essential businesses to be closed and residents off the streets by 9:00 pm every night until 5:00 am the following day.
Caribbean resilience
Thomas C. Famous
Good Day to the Atlantic and Caribbean Family, those in the region and those around the world. Over the last few weeks, the world as most of us know it, has changed drastically. Even more so, for those of us living and working in the Atlantic and Caribbean region.
No study shows ‘melanin is a protective factor’ against COVID-19 - Epidemiologist Brewley
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Addressing rumours surrounding the spread of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), and who can contract the deadly virus, national Epidemiologist Harmony Brewley says melanin present especially in people of African Ancestry, cannot protect against the spread of the virus.
First case of Coronavirus confirmed in USVI
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The US Virgin Islands (USVI) Department of Health late Friday, March 13, 2020, announced its first confirmed case of COVID-19 disease, the new coronavirus. The territory’s first case is a resident with some recent international travel history to one of the five locations with widespread transmission of the disease.
Jamaica confirms six new COVID-19 cases
JAMAICA OBSERVER
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica is confirming six new cases of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) on the island.
Environmental Health recommends approved list of disinfectants
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In response to the coronavirus disease COVID-19, the Environmental Health Division is providing the Virgin Islands public on an approved list of disinfectants to be used to clean surfaces.
USVI public schools to track students with cold or flu symptoms
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The [US] Virgin Islands Department of Education announced Wednesday, March 11, 2020, proactive measures it said are being implemented to ensure the safety of students and employees during the coronavirus pandemic.
WHO expresses concern about level of inaction towards pandemic COVID-19
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the number of cases and deaths continue to pinnacle from COVID-19, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the disease a pandemic, while accusing many countries of inaction.
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