Six persons are now hospitalized following new epidemiological updates that show the territory’s toll rising to 478 cases, as of today July, 5th. This new number takes into account new discoveries and recovered cases according to a statement released by Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ronald Georges. Dr. Georges noted “As of the 5th of July, 2021 … Continued
Almost a year and a half into the pandemic, the best and worst places to be in the Covid-19 era are increasingly defined by one thing: normalization. The biggest vaccination drive in history is enabling parts of the globe to abolish mask mandates, relax restrictions and dismantle border curbs, making the magnitude of reopening key … Continued
Officials at the Ministry of Health and Social Development are calling for the postponement of all summer camps and programmes until further notice. This call to action is due to an increase in positive COVID-19 cases within the Territory. The Territory’s epidemiological summary as of July 2 reports that there are 155 active cases. Ten … Continued
July 3rd statistics deriving from the BVI Health Services Authority has confirmed 273 active cases of covid-19 in the British Virgin Islands. Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ronald Georges confirmed that a total of 752 tests were run on the 2nd of July 2021 which amassed an additional 118 positives. Dr. Georges said ” Of these 273 cases, … Continued
Following major speculations on the cause of the most recent covid-related death, Minister of Health, Honorable Carvin Malone has clarified that the victim died “with” covid-19 and not from it. Minister Malone in speaking with our newsroom today said “It is our duty and our undertaking as a Government to make sure that the public … Continued
The Ministry of Health and Social Development is notifying the community that Simmonds Preschool will be closed temporarily for 14 days following the detection of suspected and confirmed COVID-19 positive cases in the pediatric population. “A full assessment was conducted on the 29th of June, after which we quarantined the primary contacts. On Thursday July 1, … Continued
Will one dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine protect me? Yes, but not nearly as much as if you had both doses. Experts recommend getting fully vaccinated, especially with the emergence of worrisome coronavirus mutations such as the delta variant first identified in India. The COVID-19 vaccines rolling out globally were developed to target the original version … Continued
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Agriculture and Fisheries has handed over the first 2020 Don Hanson Charitable Foundation box filled with books to the Willard Wheatley Primary School. The box, which is referred to as the “Hanson Box” was handed over by the His Excellency the Governor John James Rankin, CMG to the … Continued
Minister for Natural Resources, Labor and Immigration, Honorable Vincent Wheatley has announced that beaches will remain open to the BVI public despite requests from a cruise company to have it open only to their passengers and a flyer circulating from the National Parks Trust that suggests otherwise. The flyer posted to the National Parks Trust … Continued
The Ministry of Health and Social Development is urging the community to take precautions following a significant increase in COVID-19 cases in the Territory. Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ronald Georges confirmed that there are currently 49 confirmed cases with more cases expected as contact tracing continues. “The team lead by National Epidemiologist Ms. Harmonie … Continued
