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USVI records over 130 COVID-19 cases in past week

August 29th, 2020 | Tags: USVI COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus St. Thomas St. Croix
The USVI Department of Health (D.O.H) on Friday, August 28, 2020, reported 43 new cases of the novel coronavirus in the U.S. Virgin Islands, an indication that cases remain steady in the territory. Photo: Internet Source
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CHARLOTTE AMALIE, USVI - The USVI Department of Health (D.O.H) on Friday, August 28, 2020, reported 43 new cases of the novel coronavirus in the U.S. Virgin Islands, an indication that cases remain steady in the territory.

D.O.H. reported 45 cases between Wednesday and Thursday, and 46 cases between Monday and Tuesday, for a total of 134 cases from Monday.

St. Croix registered 7 of the total count, St. John 2, and St. Thomas 34.

According to D.O.H., 11 of the St. Thomas cases were community transmission infections, 7 close contact and 16 of those cases were under investigation. St. Croix saw two community spread cases, three close contact and 2 were under investigation. St. John's two cases were under investigation as of Friday.

Stay-at-Home order could be extended 

The steadiness of the cases means Governor Albert Bryan will most likely extend the Stay-at-Home order, executed two weeks ago, for an additional week or two. The governor had said a decision to extend or end the order would be dependent on how cases were trending.

The D.O.H. said it was tracking 213 active cases, and that as of Friday, 864 people had recovered from the virus.

Relative to active cases, St. Croix had 50 as of Friday, St. John 9 and St. Thomas 154.

To date 15,918 people have been tested for the virus, with 1,118 testing positive and 14,714 testing negative.

7 Responses to “USVI records over 130 COVID-19 cases in past week ”

  • wow (29/08/2020, 17:08) Like (1) Dislike (6) Reply
    USVI loves BVI so much that they are sharing this Covid 19 virus.
    • Asymptomatic (31/08/2020, 20:59) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      If you read the VI news media you will see that their cases just like ours are almost all asymptomatic. There is more testing going on and a lot of people test positive, but very few (only 2 in the BVI) have any symptoms at all. This needs to be considered when contemplating another lockdown that means people get behind on their rent and have exhausted their savings. We need to protect the vulnerable sure, but the rest of us need to get back to work! (That is except trust companies, laawyers and government, this is just one holiday after the next for them, since htey get paid)>
  • Ghost (29/08/2020, 17:57) Like (0) Dislike (4) Reply
    You need to close All of the beaches.. too many tourists are on them.. this is “a spreader“ as well..
  • Contagious (29/08/2020, 20:11) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    Their government needs to take drastic measures to curb Covid. They remained relaxed for too long. Their situation remains a concern for the BVI.
    • speechless (30/08/2020, 06:22) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      What people don't realize us that the Governor can not close the borders just like that in the BVI. He is governed under US laws and has to abide by such.
  • mad news (29/08/2020, 22:07) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    bvi had 10 more added today
  • Something Wrong (30/08/2020, 01:40) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    that's a lot BVI my gosh please don't catch up stop the boat trips


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