9 imported COVID-19 cases now in VI; 3 new in past 24hrs
Speaking at the Second Sitting of the Third Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Malone said given the rise in imported cases, authorities are now looking to add five more days to the territory’s quarantine duration for tourists and returning residents.
It is understood that some of the tourists also allegedly broke quarantine, so aggressive contact tracing is being pursued, the Minister said.
All cases imported - Premier Fahie
Meanwhile, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), speaking at today's HoA sitting, said despite the fact that all of the 9 cases were imported, residents still need to adhere to local COVID-19 guidelines and not become complacent.
He said currently there is no evidence of community spread; however, contact tracing will allow for a ‘triple-check’ to ensure the virus does not get out into the public.
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41 Responses to “9 imported COVID-19 cases now in VI; 3 new in past 24hrs ”
Two different news articles mentioned no return calls and unable to get through during the first quarantine when persons had symptoms and were calling resulting in one of them dying.
That calling plan is a ridiculous idea. They could say they were asleep, bathing, didn’t hear the phone, snorkeling (those quarantining at sea), etc.
Just want us to get infected.
Why isn't this working?
They dont follow up on you. Someone tracker went dead all day and she didnt realize and the health people did not call. This is crazy.
In spite of the many above negative things that we should discontinue, each us must chose for self the path to our destiny. Chose wisely. God our Creator and heavenly Father has spoken through His Son. He is also speaking through many of His servants. Covid-19 is one of the fruit of evil seed that we have sown. It is time for to carefully Check ourselves before we wreck ourselve. Again, please don't panic. With God's help, this too will pass. Let us as a community do our God given part.
The borders closed in March. That means the population of the BVI has had NINE FULL MONTHS to become disciplined where public health and hygiene measures, social distancing, mask-wearing and other practices are concerned. NINE MONTHS to inculcate healthy habits, and boost immune systems instead of acting like business as usual. NINE MONTHS! It takes as little as 21 days to form a new habit, so if you didn't learn during ALLLLLLL that time, there really is no helping you anyway. The borders could NOT stay closed forever!
The only thing panicking now will do is boost your cortisol and adrenaline levels and compromise your immune system anyway. Be sensible and help yourself nuh.
As long as the systems in place are working, there are strict penalties for violators and measures are taken to protect those who LIVE HERE and who come into regular contact with infected/ quarantined persons as well as the general population (taxi operators, environmental health and health services staff), everything should work out just fine.
For those still intent on conducting themselves like they're in pre-pandemic times... may the odds be ever in your favour.
Quarantine them for 14 days!!