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Tourist reportedly bitten on hand by shark off Norman Island
NORMAN ISLAND, VI- A male tourist was reportedly bitten on the hand by a shark while in the water off Norman Island on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
44 cases of Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease confirmed in 10 VI schools, daycares
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islands (VI) National Epidemiologist Ms Harmonie Brewley-Massiah has confirmed 44 cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) across 10 preschools and daycare centres in the territory.
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.
Man receives gunshot wound to hand
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Police are investigating the circumstances which led to a Fort Hill man being shot in the hand.
MOH: VI does not have foot & mouth disease
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A press release from the Government Information Service (GS) stated that the Ministry of Health and Social Development, in collaboration with the BVI Health Services Authority, is investigating reports of cases of hand, foot and mouth (HFMD) disease at nurseries, pre-schools and daycare centres throughout the Territory.