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VI COVID-19 free again as case 9 recovers

- some 1757 tested for coronavirus in VI
The Virgin Islands (VI) is once against COVID-19 free as its 9th recorded case has since recovered, according to Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL). Photo: VINO/File
According to Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL), over 1,757 persons have been tested for coronavirus in the Virgin Islands. Photo: GIS/File
According to Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL), over 1,757 persons have been tested for coronavirus in the Virgin Islands. Photo: GIS/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) is once again COVID-19 free as its 9th recorded case has since recovered, according to Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL).

The VI, which has been praised by countries in the region as well as the United Nations (UN) for its handling of the global pandemic, had been several weeks without an active case of COVID-19 until an imported case was announced on August 1, 2020.

Honourable Malone made the announcement of the recovery of Case 9 during a live COVID-19 Update on Friday, August 14, 2020.

The infected person had remained isolated in a Government contracted facility in line with the Restricted Border Re-Opening Protocols.

Over 1757 tested for coronavirus

Honourable Malone said, “The Ministry of Health continues to work in tandem with various agencies to manage the risk of imported cases by utilising a measured approach to the re-entry of individuals in keeping with the Restricted Border Re-opening Plan.”

According to the Health Minister, over 1,757 persons have been tested in the Virgin Islands.

One person has died in the Territory due to COVID-19.

Meanwhile, the public is reminded to comply with the Public Health (COVID-19 Control and Suppression Measures) Order (No. 4), 2020 to consistently adhere to the physical distancing, personal hygiene and sanitisation guidelines and mask wearing for the safety of all.

21 Responses to “VI COVID-19 free again as case 9 recovers”

  • Eagle Eye (16/08/2020, 13:13) Like (3) Dislike (9) Reply
    One person has died in the Territory due to COVID-19. We ain't sure about this death, what's hidden in the dark will come to light.

  • We gave up on Tourism.. (16/08/2020, 13:20) Like (3) Dislike (24) Reply
    Seems like we gave up on Tourism. This virus aint going no where we have to know how to co - ecist, dont understand the big alarm when we get a case....im not hearing nothing, no plan to re introduce tourism in a Safe way... Tourism will go on even if BVI locked their Borders forever....They not waiting on the BVI...I will tell you, the Cruisesship passengers will be the healthiest, travellers, they have measures in place to ensure that...When other countries have 3 and 4 and doing well. We will just sit bzck and hope those countries get a case to criticise them and to justify our lock down ...Why do fishermen go fishing inspite all the risk,, out miles in deep waters, its their lively hood,,, .
    • eyes (16/08/2020, 17:31) Like (24) Dislike (1) Reply
      Tourism should be placed on a back burner until a cure or something is find to control the virus . Every country that has opened up and allow tourist to come in are now on lockdown mode I'm a taxi driver depending on tourism also to make a living but not at the expenses of risking my life along with my family the cost is to great we need to place or trust in God and look elsewhere to survive until
      • blah (17/08/2020, 17:58) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        Your not a taxi driver...your grasp of the English language is way beyond BWI taximan grasp..sorry nice try.
  • Wow. We have a secret remedy.. (16/08/2020, 13:42) Like (0) Dislike (16) Reply
    We have something here that the virus don't like.. Then if people are getting cure once they are here. Why the worry. Why the fear..... Anyone knows the reason why these cases are getting cured?
    • Local (16/08/2020, 17:22) Like (15) Dislike (1) Reply
      Please educate yourself these person are not cured they have recovered from there illness and have tested negative but they still have the virus but it's at a negative stage . Just yesterday the CDC posted a post that states that person could have a protection for up to 3 months before being possible to get infected again and it possible for the person to active again and not show signs and recommend to person that was infected after getting a negative results starts to show any symptoms after 3 months to get rested . So recovery is not cured be vigilant my people government need to precede carefully and for those of you that are hungry for the dollar will accept anything because of selfishness.
  • My girl (16/08/2020, 14:36) Like (20) Dislike (4) Reply
    here the VIP and Fahie has earn 4 more years for keeping us safe chap clap
  • To tourism (16/08/2020, 15:38) Like (26) Dislike (1) Reply
    It is like you don't read the news.please stop harrassing Government with this open the borders to tourism thing.

    Don't you see those countries that opened for tourism are now shutting down or have shut down as the virus spread like a wild fire? They came to their senses.

    And besides, the majority of tourists are sensible and post that they are not risking their lives to travel. As for cruise ship passengers, weren't you all the same ones in March urging Government to stop the cruise ships from visiting saying how they were too risky, carrying the virus?

    And logically any tourist would have to quarantine for 14 days when they land and further quarantine another 14 days when they return to their country. Without vacation time included that is already 28 days - who wants to go through that hassle?

    If you are in tourism, switch to another field and hope you don't have to compete with those returning work permit holders. Now you all will see the benefit of ensuring those who were here be gainfully employed first and then if any jobs are left over, consider a WP holder. Some jobs may not come back in the near future.

    Stop pressuring the BVI to get water from a rock. Every minute you all have something to complain to Government about. None of you complained to the previous administration and you all take this thing so far you all are downright disrespectful and rude.
  • oh boy (16/08/2020, 16:23) Like (8) Dislike (8) Reply
    Mr "We give up on Tourism" instead you just sit there bla bla-ing give ideas. I haven't read one idea from You. That's the best of you all. Right now i don't have any apart to follow the different method recommended to stay safe. So if you don't have any shut to hell up.
  • Thankfull (16/08/2020, 17:32) Like (13) Dislike (1) Reply
    yes totally agree shut up stop hurrasing government to open border you really don't read the news and see places closing back borders they cannot deal with it go pray that we can get a vaccine I believe some people wants to see the country on a next lockdown I will ask again where are the quest coming from? and will you be there to take care of them when they come and have the virus we have to be careful thanks to a caring government God bless you all
  • pat (16/08/2020, 19:41) Like (15) Dislike (5) Reply
    The people elected the best government thank you Carvin and Andrew
  • fact (17/08/2020, 04:17) Like (2) Dislike (4) Reply
    14 days quarantine is not enough. Antibodies are still in the system
  • Health issues (17/08/2020, 04:50) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    Health department also needs to check with some of these bars and restaurants especially in East end. I don’t know how some of these people are operating a business with raw sewage water flowing right around the establishment in plain view. Who is the health officer that is doing these inspections ?
  • Thankfull (17/08/2020, 07:58) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    it is true I know some one got tested 3times and on the test no3 it shows up we need to be careful our country is too small we need money but what about our health please read the news around the world it looks like you all just want to complain and tell lies about the government haters let be thankfull and honest
  • Former Tourist (17/08/2020, 08:01) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    I love to travel however, I am not putting myself and family at risk at this time. I am not willing to sit on a plane for 6 hours with a mask because the air on a plane is recycled air. In order to travel from my hometown, you have to quarantine for two weeks and pass two negative COVID TEST. To much stress to travel unless it is an extreme emergency. People is afraid to cruise due to the fact that Cruise Ships is a breathing ground for COVID.
  • usa (17/08/2020, 08:10) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    My honest opinion, please stop pressuring your Government to open your boarders. No one is willing to take a risk traveling at this time. It is much better to think wisely than be sorry. People is just simply afraid to travel like they use to. You have to go through a whole lot of stress to travel
    and it is simply not worth it.
  • wow (17/08/2020, 13:08) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Dead People cannot benefit from any type of an Economy. Better to be alive and struggling than dead and meaning less. Remember Virgin Islanders are home. They can't say I'm going back to my country. We can't please everyone but we need to take care of our own and our Territory first.
  • Hmm (17/08/2020, 14:43) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Are we sure that we are COVID-19 free? This virus mutates and the symptoms changes. People may have it and by the time you know it, you will be performing autopsies to see why they died suddenly. Check the lungs for clots or fibrosis
  • Rubber Duck (17/08/2020, 19:25) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    We may end up the most Covid free bankrupt nation on earth.


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