The Ministry of Health has revealed that there is presently a large COVID-19 cluster of positive cases on the sister island of Virgin Gorda that is associated with a local construction company which to date has registered 29 positive cases.
Those new cases bring the new tally of active positive cases in the territory to 61 as of Saturday September 25, 2021.
The announcement was made by Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ronald Georges who informed the public on the matter and the measures being taken by the relevant departments and agencies to keep the cluster under control.
He said, “The Ministry of Health continues to work closely with the company. Additionally, the Social Distancing Task Force, the Environmental Health Division, and the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force are also working together to ensure that all workers of the company are quarantined for the appropriate time and tested at the appropriate time to limit any further spread that may occur from this large cluster.”
He added, “We are aware that many social and sporting gatherings are planned to take place over the course of this weekend. We are asking persons to be extra vigilant and adhere to measures at this time.”
The CMO also urged residents on the sister island to exercise caution over the weekend when attending various activities. He also advised residents who may have been in contact with members of the construction firm to report to the COVID-19 hotline if experiencing any symptoms.
“We are aware that many social and sporting gatherings are planned to take place over the course of this weekend. We are asking persons to be extra vigilant and adhere to measures at this time,” he stated.
“Anyone who has had contact with this group or any persons who develop symptoms suggestive of COVID-19 should immediately isolate and arrange for a PCR test by filling out the online symptom tracker at https://redcap.link/BVICOVIDSMR,” Dr. Georges further said.
Persons experiencing moderate or severe symptoms, or any other clinical concerns are being urged to please call the medical hotline at 852 7650.