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'BA.2 & BA.4 Omicron variants' present in VI- Dr Ronald E. Georges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronald E. Georges is reminding the public to remain vigilant as new COVID-19 variants continue to emerge.
USVI confirms 120th COVID-19 related death
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Four days after announcing the 119th Covid-related death in the US Virgin Islands (USVI), the [US] VI Department of Health (DoH) on Monday, July 11, 2022, announced the 120th death tied to the coronavirus in the territory, an indication that though the US Virgin Islands has moved into the endemic phase of the virus, its impact continues.
USVI offering Moderna & Pfizer shots for children as young as 6 mths
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The Government of the US Virgin Islands (USVI) has authorised the use of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for use on children as young as six months old.
VI captain Troy Caesar missed Nations League game in PR due to unvaccinated status
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– When the [British] Virgin Islands came up against Puerto Rico in the 2022 CONCACAF Nations League on June 12, 2022, they were sorely missing their regular skipper and goal scorer in the home game against Cayman Islands, Kavon Troy Caesar.
Hon Penn urges the unvaccinated to take the jab
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) says with the relaxation of local public health measures relating to COVID-19, the local economy will continue to rebound.
Face masks no longer mandatory by law from June 15, 2022– Hon Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) said following Cabinet briefings on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, the ease of COVID-19 public health measures has been considered following a continuing trend towards milder COVID-19 infections, fewer cases of severe disease, and reduced hospital admissions locally.
US to drop negative Covid test requirement for air travellers
WASHINGTON DC, USA- Effective Sunday, June 12, 2022, the United States of America (US) will no longer require air travellers to have proof of a negative Covid-19 test before entering the country from abroad.
Active COVID-19 cases in VI slide to 68
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Active COVID-19 cases in the [British] Virgin Islands have dropped to 68, a reduction of 33 since the last update of June 2, 2022.
Summer Sizzle BVI returning after 2-year COVID hiatus
NEW YORK, USA - Summer Sizzle BVI will be making a return to the Virgin Islands this year for its 12th Anniversary after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Delay in test kit shipments leads to shortage at COVID-19 testing sites - BVIHSA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has reported that as a result of a delay in shipment of antigen test kits, a temporary shortage of test kits is being experienced at local COVID-19 testing sites.
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