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No funerals just burials allowed today through Saturday

- No burials allowed after Saturday, April 4, 2020
Funerals will not be allowed at any time and burials will not be allowed after Saturday, April 4, 2020 for the remainder of the 14 day period in the Virgin Islands. Photo: VINO/File
According to Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert, Cabinet knows the measures being implemented are difficult, but all of the measures that are being taken through Cabinet are driven by one motivation; to protect the overall population of the Territory. Photo: Facebook
According to Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert, Cabinet knows the measures being implemented are difficult, but all of the measures that are being taken through Cabinet are driven by one motivation; to protect the overall population of the Territory. Photo: Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The COVID-19 pandemic is even ‘affecting the dead’, as no funerals to allow for any mass gatherings will be allowed during this curfew period and burials will only be allowed from today, April 2, 2020, until Saturday, April 4, 2020.

Further, only a maximum of 20 persons will be allowed to attend burials.

This was announced by both Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert and Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) during a live coronavirus update on social media and radio on April 1, 2020.

“Burials will be allowed, with a maximum of 20 people, over the three-day period,” Premier Fahie announced.

The Premier also noted that on Saturday, April 4, 2020, at 6:00pm starts a total of 14 days lockdown for 24hrs daily.

“For legal purposes, the current Order for the curfew will end on 16 April; however, a new Order will be done for at least 3 days more to give a full 14 days starting from this Saturday.”

No funerals allowed

Governor Jaspert then emphasised that funerals would strictly not be allowed.

“During Thursday, Friday and Saturday, only burials will be allowed to take place with a limit of 20 people and with social distancing.

“Funerals will not be allowed at any time and Burials will not be allowed after Saturday for the remainder of the 14 day period,” Governor Jaspert said.

Persons attending burials; however, will be required to apply for a curfew pass through the Ministry of Health by emailing ministryofhealth@gov.vg, Commissioner of Police, Mr Michael B. Matthews told our newsroom.

Meanwhile, Mr Jaspert said Cabinet knows the measures being implemented in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic are difficult, but all of the measures that are being taken through Cabinet are driven by one motivation; to protect the overall population of the Territory.

“But these measures are necessary, and we do not undertake them lightly. I am calling on all in the British Virgin Islands to make what we sincerely hope will be short-term sacrifices now, so that we can get through this together sooner and healthy.

“This is our best chance to reduce the risk that the Coronavirus spreads in our Territory. The better we comply with staying at home, the better the chance that this is a short disruption to our lives,” Governor Jaspert said.

7 Responses to “No funerals just burials allowed today through Saturday”

  • 1 (02/04/2020, 08:21) Like (0) Dislike (6) Reply
    this is crazy
  • Real crazy (02/04/2020, 08:41) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Just last night I was thinking about this.... Life is real.
  • Be Aware (02/04/2020, 10:57) Like (2) Dislike (4) Reply
    No burial for Corona victims.
    They are cremated and their ashes disposed in a manner that would avoid any remote possibility of contaminating.
    • uhh (02/04/2020, 20:23) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      That has bern the process with these Corona deaths. Last time you would see face to face your loved one is when they are admitted,unless they recover and come home...no visitation they die alone ,bodies carted out to funeral homes and cremated.
  • tears (02/04/2020, 11:37) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    To have to mourn the loss of a loved one during this time of uncertainty as we make every effort to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus must certainly be exceptionally hard on grieving families. Not having the support of members of the community to bear them up at funerals no doubt makes the pain even harder.

    I wish, through this medium, to express sincere sympathy to all families grieving the loss of their loved ones at this time. I do not know them all; therefore, I will mention the Scotts and Scatliffes, but condolences are extended to all others.

    I am praying that God will strengthen and uplift all of you during these trying times.
  • 16th or 19th April is the end? (02/04/2020, 18:28) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    "“For legal purposes, the current Order for the curfew will end on 16 April; however, a new Order will be done for at least 3 days more to give a full 14 days starting from this Saturday." So this isn't going to end until 19th? People with names A-I getting two extra days lockdown!
  • S to z (07/04/2020, 16:46) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    That right they were shopping for 2 days


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