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VI confirms 3rd COVID-19 related death

-The 72-year-old male reportedly had underlying medical conditions
The Virgin Islands (VI) has confirmed its third COVID-19 related death today, July 9, 2021 at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands (VI) has confirmed its third COVID-19 related death today, July 9, 2021.

The news comes just a day after another individual hospitalised in the COVID-19 ICU of the Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital passed away on the morning of July 8, 2021.

Today's death was confirmed by the Ministry of Health and Social Development in a release via the Government Information Service (GIS).

Underlying conditions a factor 

According to the report, the deceased is a 72-year-old male who had underlying medical conditions and at the time of his death he was a patient at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital.

Acting Chief Medical officer, Dr Ronald E. Georges said the news of the latest death is sad development in the territory.

“It is sad to report another death just one day after our second COVID related death was confirmed.  I want to express condolences and sincere sympathy to the family and friends of the deceased,” he said.

26 Responses to “VI confirms 3rd COVID-19 related death”

  • Fear mongering murda-rers (09/07/2021, 20:48) Like (58) Dislike (13) Reply
    Better not be that lady father
    • @Fear mongering (09/07/2021, 21:12) Like (19) Dislike (19) Reply
      They antsy for deathsss. If he didn’t give consent. Sueee themmm !
      • Llong (10/07/2021, 06:08) Like (2) Dislike (4) Reply
        Consent for what?
      • hmmm (10/07/2021, 08:53) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
        Facts! It got to look real to shut down COI remember. But COI knew their nasty minds that is why they forging ahead.
      • really?? (12/07/2021, 09:40) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        You all are soo ignorant it's unbelievable. Death records are public knowledge and I don't recall them naming anyone.
    • lol (09/07/2021, 22:09) Like (19) Dislike (7) Reply
      You mean the woman who call a radio show for help?
      • Haddock (10/07/2021, 06:07) Like (7) Dislike (28) Reply
        Who call the radio when you sick?
        You think you call butcher when the jeep broke?
      • A****w Ayo WICKED No Rass (10/07/2021, 07:09) Like (14) Dislike (4) Reply

        YOUR FAMILY MIGHT BE NEXT LIFE IS NOT A JOKE AND I MAKE NO JOKE

        • omg (10/07/2021, 09:12) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
          I speak life in to the premier family!! I understand your frustration!!! But dont wish death on ppl!! I rebuke youuu
      • @LOL (10/07/2021, 07:47) Like (106) Dislike (0) Reply
        Lawyers and doctors listen to that radio show, and also the public so that’s gonna inform everyone listening at the same time
        • @LOL (11/07/2021, 09:08) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
          ALL THEM PEOPLE DOING IS TRYING TO BRING DOWN THEIR OWN KIND...ALL OF US BLACK MS!!! YOU BLACK TOO OR RACIST!?!?
  • sad times (09/07/2021, 21:23) Like (21) Dislike (0) Reply
    Rest in peace and condolences to all.
  • Wise upn (09/07/2021, 21:29) Like (14) Dislike (27) Reply
    SO WHY NO LOCKDOWN AS YET ARE THEY WAITING FOR MORE DEATH?
    • @ wise upn. Stop it (10/07/2021, 07:51) Like (45) Dislike (3) Reply
      1/ Lockdown will require unemployment stimulus. . SK just had a 2 Weeks lockdown they already allocated 15 million for stimulus....
      2/ people are already suffering, can't afford to add to it. 3/ Only Civil servants that benefits from lockdown, they are the ones that always calling for lockdown, they get additional vacations with pay. ...4/ By the end of this month the numbers will go down drastically...So relax
  • Real Talk (09/07/2021, 21:58) Like (139) Dislike (20) Reply
    Can’t imagine, if they amputated my mom and killed her then link it to Covid when the hospital was Covid free. You would have a monster to deal with not my parents mehson. I would be back in a cell
  • omg (10/07/2021, 07:09) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    that my family vicious for R, D
    Every time you see they feel some discomfort in their body
  • COVID (10/07/2021, 07:14) Like (23) Dislike (2) Reply
    Everything is Covid. My God when will this nonsense end, if you are with your foot or hand you have Covid. Are these people doing autopsy before talking is Covid killing them. I will never believe them because they made a mistake on an old lady by saying she died with Covid and then come back saying they are sorry. What kind of foolishness is going on. God send help please Lord.
  • omg (10/07/2021, 07:26) Like (6) Dislike (20) Reply
    Haitian movements about to kick off in the Vi
  • get them out (10/07/2021, 07:54) Like (16) Dislike (2) Reply
    I heard a plan to build an out door facility to host the sick. That is great plan, what's going with that? We really need to get the sick out of that cold contaminated hospital, it's only making the situation worst. They need fresh Air and Sunlight..
  • THE PREMIER IS WICKED (10/07/2021, 08:18) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    MUST WATCH ON NETFLIX - THE BARRIER
  • Congratulations (10/07/2021, 09:12) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    How they know that what they died from? Donot want to just bill numbers.
  • say what (10/07/2021, 09:47) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    borders open and cash coming in but the money going to expand medical facilities and buy medical supplies

    while the borders were closed cash flow was slow but covid cases were few and far apart

    money money!!!
  • TRUTH SEEKER (12/07/2021, 11:23) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    All governments and nations Presidents are being paid to keep the Agenda going its all about control, money,depopulation and THE GREAT RESET


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