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'This is a stressful time'- Gov Jaspert on global Coronavirus threat
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Governor of the Virgin Islands, His Excellency, Mr Augustus J. U. Jaspert says while it is a stressful time regarding the uncertainty surrounding the threat of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) as global infections rise, Virgin Islanders should not fear the activation of the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) at Level 1.
Premier Fahie approves $3M for Coronavirus preparedness & response
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With a commitment that the Government will remain focused on the protection of the health of all residents and visitors in the Virgin Islands, Minister of Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has revealed that a $3M special funding has now be earmarked towards Coronavirus (COVID-19) preparedness and response.
'Somebody will be made an example soon' - Premier on Coronavirus rumours
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Noting that government had to take urgent measures to counteract the WhatsApp rumours about the presence of the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the territory, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says false information continues to spread faster than facts in the Virgin Islands.
Gov't 'beefing up' ports of entry with quarantine areas
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Heightened screening of persons entering the Territory due to the Novel Coronavirus epidemic will see ports of entry across the Virgin Islands being outfitted with new isolation areas.
‘We do not have a confirmed Coronavirus case’– Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following a bombshell voicenote making the rounds that the Virgin Islands may have its first Novel Coronavirus case, Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has sought to dispel public fears.
Cruise ship blocked from calling on VI over Coronavirus fears
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Cruise ship M/V Costa Favolosa, scheduled to dock in the Virgin Islands today, February 26, 2020, has been disallowed from doing so over Coronavirus fears.
No overruns! ‘We stayed to the cost’ - James P. Todman
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Amidst the celebrations at the finally opened new Iris O'Neal Medical Centre on Virgin Gorda, the owner of the company contracted for the construction made it clear there was absolutely no budget overrun.
'Please consider a career in the medical field' – Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Moments before the new Nurse Iris O’Neal Medical Centre opened on Thursday, February 20, 2020 in Virgin Gorda, Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) issued a call to young Virgin Islanders to consider joining the growing medical field.
Coronavirus measures: VI suspends VISA exemption for Chinese nationals
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the Virgin Islands intensifies efforts to prevent the 2019 Novel Coronavirus from reaching its shores and spreading, a decision has been made to suspend the VISA exemption for Chinese nationals entering the Territory.
Coronavirus: BVI Hong Kong staff under strict quarantine- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Updating the House on the impacts of the Novel-Coronavirus outbreak on overseas offices and employees of the Virgin Islands (VI), Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (F1) says staff at the BVI Hong Kong House will remain under strict quarantine as per recommendations of local authorities.
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