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Haiti probing first suspected case of Monkeypox
SAINT-MARC, Haiti - Health authorities in Haiti are investigating what they believe is a suspected case of Monkeypox, which, if confirmed, would be the first in the country and the first in the Caribbean since the World Health Organization (WHO) raised warned of a new global outbreak.
Free COVID-19 testing on VG tomorrow, Aug. 28, 2020
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Residents and visitors on Virgin Gorda who feel they may have been exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19 disease are invited to get tested tomorrow, Friday, August 28, 2020.
VI confirms 9 COVID-19 cases linked to 12th case
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands has confirmed 9 more COVID-19 cases related to a 12th case of the virus, Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has announced tonight Friday, August 21, 2020.
Premier Fahie is the 'man for the hour'- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Giving the assurance that the Territory has a capable captain steering the ship in uncharted waters, pastor and commentator Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said he can personally assure the Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) administration will deliver a comprehensive plan for the Territory moving forward.
Be clear on whether UK will help VI or not- Skelton-Cline to Gov Jaspert
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Consultant and outspoken moderator of the Honestly Speaking show, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has remarked that even as Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert says the Virgin Islands (VI) has healthy reserves and enough finances to handle its own affairs regarding COVID-19, the United Kingdom (UK) still has to approve the funds.
Corona 2: The economic fallout
By Dickson C. Igwe
With the Coronavirus outbreak, the best countries can do for now is to expect the worst, but hope for the best. OK. Corona has wiped $2.5 trillion from the value of global stocks. This is despite central bank intervention earlier this week.
'Whether we like it or not' VI will get the Coronavirus - Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Political and social commentator, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has urged all authorities in the Virgin Islands to get moving with regards to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) preparedness and response, since according to him, a case of the virus is imminent in the Virgin Islands.
Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease on the rise in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development is encouraging parents to remain vigilant as Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease is on the rise in the Territory.
Android phones can be hacked with a simple text
CNN MONEY
Android phones can get infected by merely receiving a picture via text message, according to research published Monday.
This is likely the biggest smartphone flaw ever discovered. It affects an estimated 950 million phones worldwide -- about 95% of the Androids in use today.
Ebola outbreak will end in 2015 - UN's Anthony Banbury
BBC NEWS
The deadly Ebola outbreak will be ended in 2015, the outgoing head of the UN team fighting the disease has said.