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Health Travel Advisory: Avoid all 'non-essential' travel to China

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is strongly advising that VIslanders and residents avoid all 'non-essential' travel to China and to other countries affected by the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019 n-CoV). Photo: CNN
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development is strongly advising that VIslanders and residents avoid all “non-essential” travel to China and to other countries affected by the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019 n-CoV).

In the event that persons travel to Wuhan China or affected countries, please note the following:

  • Maintain good hand, respiratory and personal hygiene
  • Avoid visiting animal and bird markets
  • Avoid persons who are ill with respiratory symptoms
  • Seek medical attention if you develop respiratory symptoms within 14 days of visiting Wuhan, China or on their return to the VI.

Travelers are also reminded to phone ahead before seeking medical attention and mention any recent travel to affected countries. For more information on the Novel Coronavirus, persons can visit www.bvi.gov.vg

2 Responses to “Health Travel Advisory: Avoid all 'non-essential' travel to China ”

  • Islandman (05/02/2020, 11:22) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    So what we going tell them who live here and have family over there, then again tourist coming in. Hmm. Wipe wipe clean avoid wash hands avoids hand shales and hugs
  • Fran (06/02/2020, 19:00) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    It is also in Trinidad and Tobago. We must secure our boarders until this blows over. If it gets to our small islands, we are sitting ducks for sure. If it gets here, I would not accept any visitors in my yard, eat my own home grown vegetables and fruits, catch rain water to drink until it blows over. This is very serious my people. You all had better think how you will protect yourselves....now! One person slipping in can cause an epidemic.


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