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VI confirms 3rd case of COVID-19

- patient is also believed to have contracted virus outside of Territory
The Virgin Islands announced confirmation of a third case of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) today, March 30, 2020. Photo: India Today
Deputy Premier and Minster for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) said the 3rd case of COVID-19 was also imported. Photo: Facebook
Deputy Premier and Minster for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) said the 3rd case of COVID-19 was also imported. Photo: Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands has announced confirmation of a third case of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).

In a live update on the Government of the Virgin Islands Facebook page moments ago, Monday, March 30, 2020, Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Carvin Malone (AL) said the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has returned one positive result from recent tests.

"In addition to the 9 cases reported prior, an additional 16 persons were tested. It has been confirmed that the results of the 25 cases submitted to CARPHA on Saturday has been returned.

“Today, of that 25 persons, we have confirmed another positive case, one more, in the British Virgin Islands, bringing our total number of confirmed imported cases to 3.

The VI had confirmed its first two cases of the virus on March 25, 2020. Both cases were imported.

Another imported case

The third patient, according to Hon Malone, is a 26 year old male with travel history to a country where there is community spread.

“He is currently in quarantine and only had mild symptoms. His contacts are also quarantined and are asymptomatic, which means they have no symptoms.”

Hon Malone also said there are now 143 persons under self-quarantine protocol at their homes.

He said testing, containment strategies and followups continue to be carried out in accordance with World Health Organisation (WHO) guidance, taking into consideration the local context and that Government continues to work in a proactive manner to protect, contain and manage the spread of COVID-19 in the Territory.

Additionally, Hon Malone urged persons to respect the curfew in place and to practice good hygiene.

As of today, March 30, 2020, the WHO has reported that 693,224 persons across 202 countries have been infected with the virus and 33,106 persons have died.

68 Responses to “VI confirms 3rd case of COVID-19”

  • 3 better than 30 (30/03/2020, 14:35) Like (26) Dislike (7) Reply
    God got us. Could have been a lot worse. Prayers and physically actions helps
    • Thankful (30/03/2020, 15:44) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
      Efforts are being made to keep the curve flatten. Thank You
    • AhSo (31/03/2020, 08:21) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      It will get worse. God got us . Corona virus got us. Both of them hand in hand. Ting start.
    • RealTalk (02/04/2020, 10:13) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      are you this dumb in real life or just on VINO?
  • Them say... (30/03/2020, 14:37) Like (13) Dislike (41) Reply
    Put those 3 positive people in the Sun for a week the retest them and see if what them say about the Sun heat heals and prevent the illness.... Nothing to lose... Worth a try..
    • PLEASE READ (30/03/2020, 16:08) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
      COVID-19 virus can be transmitted in areas with hot and humid climates

      From the evidence so far, the COVID-19 virus can be transmitted in ALL AREAS, including areas with hot and humid weather. Regardless of climate, adopt protective measures if you live in, or travel to an area reporting COVID-19. The best way to protect yourself against COVID-19 is by frequently cleaning your hands. By doing this you eliminate viruses that may be on your hands and avoid infection that could occur by then touching your eyes, mouth, and nose.

      https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters

    • who is them? (30/03/2020, 16:37) Like (4) Dislike (6) Reply
      The patients have COVID. You think they are babies with Jaundice or they looking a Tan.
    • - (30/03/2020, 17:42) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      Jack$&$$
    • click (31/03/2020, 10:17) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      The virus is in Australia, which is much hotter than the BVI.
      Who have ears let them and act wisely.
  • Woke (30/03/2020, 14:48) Like (79) Dislike (19) Reply
    All y’all who washing your hands everyday gonna get sick, I’m sorry to say it but y’all don’t understand that these people are being poison from radiation (5G) go look up the symptoms of radiation poison and you’ll see it’s flu like symptoms, these governments are wicked they know you don’t know jack about what’s going on they give y’all bread crumbs !!! They going implement the beast system and you’ll watch back and say all these people who been telling you about what’s going on was right ! This 5G thing been planned for years, stop mocking people and friggin readdddddd these guys hide things in books and in plain site !!!! You guys gonna get sick no matter what you do once they hide all these lil 5G devices in stop lights, street lights etc you won’t even see it, they know you guys don’t read damn it and they got you big tough guys scared to leave your house, all you killers and drug dealers y’all going out just like the sheep’s ! Radiation poisoning makes it hard for you to breathe that’s why people are out of breath come on mehn think about it when has the governments all around the world been on the same page ! I ain’t going out like this I’m an I.T technician and anytime I see anything that’s 5G if I do see it I’m destroying that bad boy ! I’m going down swinging ! Frigg all these governments ! Imma die on my feet and not my knees ! Believe what you guys want but you’ll cry when you realize how they played yo asssssssssssssses !!
    • To woke (30/03/2020, 15:34) Like (18) Dislike (27) Reply
      Sorry bro, but the radiation seem to have eaten away all your brain cells. Sad, so sad
      • Let me help (30/03/2020, 17:42) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
        https://www.facebook.com/richard.millings/videos/3647513741985428/?sfnsn=scwspwa&d=w&vh=i&extid=ZrLwt2czNSCvsFhC&d=w&vh=i

        That’s crucial information about 5G
        • crucial information? (30/03/2020, 18:54) Like (3) Dislike (4) Reply
          1) So, when did scientists prove that microwave frequency radiation poisoning is contagious?

          2) Why are you listening to a lunatic like this Millings fellow?
          • maybe (30/03/2020, 22:30) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
            Maybe it’s not spreading because all the cases that’s here currently are all from away.. no local person that’s been here got it to this day, just saying
            • @ maybe (31/03/2020, 08:18) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
              Please understand:: -
              Not everyone who has the virus become ill. They are robust healthy looking but are carriers and are contagious
              We do not have the means to test locally so we do not know until someone becomes ill and then is tested and we wait for 3 weeks for the results..The 3 that we know of, had reason to be tested...They arrived from a location of contamination. Without a doubt there are others in the Vi with the virus. This is why the social distancing and quarantine.
        • hellboy (30/03/2020, 21:24) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
          Facebook is a unreliable source for information
      • @To woke (30/03/2020, 18:34) Like (14) Dislike (1) Reply
        Maybe your just too sleep
    • Maniacs (30/03/2020, 16:14) Like (3) Dislike (5) Reply
      PLEASE READ

      Here's why 5G and coronavirus are not connected

      https://www.google.vg/amp/s/amp.usatoday.com/amp/2873731001

      The coronavirus pandemic could impact 5G deployment timelines for network operators

      https://www.businessinsider.com/coronavirus-could-delay-next-set-of-5g-standards-2020-3
      • mm (30/03/2020, 18:16) Like (13) Dislike (3) Reply
        G5 is tough on the immune system..apparently. Funny how all the countries that are/were using It broke out with Corvid in the beginning.Whatever,.. stay up.
    • @Woke (30/03/2020, 16:23) Like (17) Dislike (1) Reply
      You kinda caught my interest. Could you explain to those of us who are not technically sound about this 5G thing? It would appear that alot of people are repeating this theory because they heard or read it some place.
    • eyes (30/03/2020, 17:17) Like (7) Dislike (18) Reply
      Woke you need to take a good sleep and clear your thoughts social media is getting to you or is it panic attack dont be fooled with every doctrine that you read from the time digital phone came into play first it was 1g 2g 3g 4g and today its 5g why have'nt the others create some virus stop listen to scrap.
    • @Woke (31/03/2020, 10:02) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      All due respect for your concerns, but you gave me the best belly laugh all week!! Especially the last line.
      And yes, Big Brother is Watching Us, and radiation is all around us, but get a little more WOKE. This virus is real, and it’s highly contagious. The stay -home/social distancing may be difficult in so many ways. But it saves lives.
  • Here this.. (30/03/2020, 14:50) Like (6) Dislike (15) Reply
    Its not the Illness that killing people its the medication.... if they are giving them medication to stop them from Sneezing. They will die.. Because God gave ua sneezing to clear and clean our nazal and lung pasage from bacteria nd other irritables ..its a natural healing mechanizm that thry are oppressing.. tThey dont want the patients to.. sneeze because they say sneezing is highly contageous... So they medicate them not to sneeze..They will die... If you block up a car muffler the engine will eventually msh up....U dont hve to take my word... Do your research.. Also research the health benefit of sneezing...Trust me what im saying the doctors and scientist knows it... its a conspiracy... God will soon step in.. dont worry.. he wont give us more than we can bare..
    • Zhivago (30/03/2020, 15:11) Like (12) Dislike (2) Reply
      People are being suffocated to death..The lungs become stiff encased by a thick phelm...Coughing ,shortness of breath are the prime indicator of the illness..Hence respirators are in short supply...They are the primary lifesavers
      Research folks..tons of credible info available at your finger tips.
    • At here this.. (30/03/2020, 15:16) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
      To think of it... If there is no cure what treatment and madication are the hospitsls giving them.... The more i think of it self quarantine seems to be a better option than hospitalization......
    • Oracle (30/03/2020, 16:16) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      he already give us john cline so that aint true
  • wow (30/03/2020, 14:57) Like (41) Dislike (3) Reply
    Extend the curfew!!!!! The curfew should have been 2 weeks at minimum!

    Look at whats happening to these other countries who didn't have curfews! EXTEND IT!
    • SVG (30/03/2020, 16:11) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      SVG recover
    • @SMH (30/03/2020, 18:50) Like (3) Dislike (11) Reply
      Doesn’t matter if it’s for a month, once they let us back out we’ll be expose to the radiation of 5G, you guys are pawns in this system, sheep's at that
      • click (31/03/2020, 10:31) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        You guys need to stop it with this outrageous claims about 5g, stop scaring folks who do not understand, please remove your brains from underfoot and place it back in your heads where it was intended to be residing. If unable to do that then lock your selves away with no contact to the outside world, so yo can infect just your selves with your stinking thinking.
  • @Woke (30/03/2020, 15:03) Like (11) Dislike (2) Reply
    So what is your point.What is the intent of your epistle....Do you have a solution?
    Are you even looking for one ...
    Do really woke folks a break and go sleep . You are a hopeless drowsy sponge...We staying inside where the has difficult penetrating concrete and keeping away frlm contaminants and contaminators as best as possible until it all dissipates. BYE.
  • Quiet Rebel (30/03/2020, 15:05) Like (18) Dislike (12) Reply
    The current curfew or stay at home order expires at 6:00 am April 02. Since it seems like the incubation period for the virus is 14 days, extend the curfew period for at least another 7 days. The new curfew should include some adjustments, ie, letting supermarkets and other food suppliers, and pharmacies/drug stores open for a brief period each day, permitting residents to take garbage to central collection containers, allowing residents to go for brief walks around their neighborhoods, letting a few people from houses of worship record sermons for distribution to their flocks ……..etc.
  • Eagle Eye (30/03/2020, 15:19) Like (21) Dislike (9) Reply
    Don't let this corona nonsense distract you from the NWO agenda that is being put in place.
    • @ Eagle Eyye (30/03/2020, 16:33) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
      I wil be focused on my health.
      Not a thing I can do about NWO.
      That is a not in secret done deal which has been bantered around for years.
      You folks now late with shouting out.
    • @Eagle Eye (30/03/2020, 16:51) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
      So why don't take your dunce self and walk around licking all the surfaces you find and tell us what happens? You all are just repeating a lot of things you hear without having a clue about them.
  • Shhhh (30/03/2020, 15:23) Like (10) Dislike (3) Reply

    Interesting The country where it was contracted was not identified . Must be the Dominican Republic.
    • Quite (30/03/2020, 17:00) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      They now have 900 plus cases and our airport with the direct flight there was closed only about 2 weeks ago when they had 300plus.
    • @Shhhh (30/03/2020, 17:16) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      Possibly. Their numbers are over the chart. Highest in the Caribbean..
  • wondering (30/03/2020, 15:40) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    Please tell us if the other 8 tests were negative, or are they not back yet??
  • my (30/03/2020, 15:44) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    I don't know when our people will take this thing serious and pray even at death door we still egorant may God have mercy on us
  • Guess (30/03/2020, 15:57) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
    The BVI should be capable for doing its own covid test and other virus rather than to be sending away sample and waitng back for the result, that put us at risk more
    • Billfargo (31/03/2020, 14:09) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      The BVI should be doing a lot of things, but you have to realize that the BVI is a super consuming territory, and controlled by outside forces, and currently at the bottom of the barrel in comparison with other third world developing countries!
  • please (30/03/2020, 16:14) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    There is a lot of elderly and people with high blood pressure and diabetes in this country. If this virus were to spread we would have A LOT of deaths. Please Government do what is right for the people and extend the curfew!
    • Bellyfat (30/03/2020, 17:07) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      My understanding is that in NYC,now the epicenter of the virus, half of the deaths are younger folks. And many with no history of illness. Obesity is also a contributing factor along with diabetis,hypertension and heart condition.
    • @Please (30/03/2020, 17:57) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
      Take note that 50% of hospitalized cases in NYC is between the ages of 18- 49.
      Yesterday a 17 year old died.
    • Exactly (30/03/2020, 18:14) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      Add to those the many on dialysis
  • mental (30/03/2020, 16:32) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    Thank you VINO for allowing some of these people to release the pent up mental hot air they have stored up in them all these years. During this stressful time your service would be gratefully appreciated .
  • wondering (30/03/2020, 17:20) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    How are the first two diagnosed cases. Are they showing any symptoms.
  • LOWDOWN ON 5G (30/03/2020, 18:07) Like (3) Dislike (6) Reply
    This is no conspiracy but just watching the trend.
    The connection between 5G and the coronavirus is not linked to the actual spread but to facilitate the inevitable outcome from the financial changes that take place as a result of the new global fiscal policies.
    Eventually all transactions are going to be digital. To facilitate these transactions, the 5G bandwidth is paramount.
    This endtime BEAST SYSTEM needs the 5G to implement their purpose because "CASH IS DIRTY" "ITS USED IN MONEY LAUNDERING AND THE DRUG TRADE" and the many other excuses that will be used to convince us of the "BENEFITS" of going CASHLESS.
    None of us will line up to be vaccinated, they know that. However they already conned us into getting the "CHIP"
    You are probably reading this comment withe so called "CHIP" in your hand.
    THE MARK OF THE BEAST IS NOT 666, thats the NUMBER OF THE BEAST.
    THE MARK OF THE BEAST IS WHEN THEY ENFORCE US TO WORSHIP A PARTICULAR SYSTEM (PERSON) ON A PARTICULAR DAY.
  • conscious (30/03/2020, 19:45) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    l would agree extend the curfew to 7 additional day, please
    • At ConsciousUhmmm (30/03/2020, 23:58) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      U wont mine if the curfew never ends because you will sit at home while your account is deposited with your salary every fortnight........ Seldisd.. .
  • Come on (30/03/2020, 20:12) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    U all know the meaning of a curfew so glad you weak up and smells d coffee I love it take care
  • Cant (30/03/2020, 21:55) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Cant do it for 2 whole week. Some people doene run out of food.
    • Stupes (31/03/2020, 00:49) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Eat little n live longer
      U think this is about food ?
      Half of not most of y’all sending home if monies n staying without hence the reason u ran out

  • Pardon Me (30/03/2020, 22:49) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
    Why are you all so frantic about this so called pandemic and the three confirmed cases here in the BVI, when we have two locals with the cure for the COVID-19? Doesn’t Roy and Esmie Penn have the cure for this virus (known as the 2-day Flu Buster) at $50.00 a bottle? Mr. Penn has expressed confidence in his product so I think that the health authorities should consider trying this product on the patients. It’s only a thought.
    • click (31/03/2020, 14:34) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      So why is Roy wearing a mask everyday everywhere if he has the cure.
  • The natural cure (30/03/2020, 23:54) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    This what a person with THe Virus did to heal herself... a blend of Honey. Garlic. Cayene pepper, Ginger.. Took a tea spoon every morning and evening and in 3 days they were better.. They will snack on Grapefruit .... This person is a Doctor that refused go go to tge hospital and rdfused to take medication.... listening to it seems like she donr have confidence in the hospital and the medication...
  • Immune (31/03/2020, 00:43) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    With the cell coverage we get in BVI, ain’t no 5G, 4G, LTE or Kenny G going to get to us.
  • tola (31/03/2020, 02:55) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Extend the 24hr lock down please
  • ccc (31/03/2020, 05:57) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    The vip and fahie save our lives

    I voted vip for the next 20 years
  • Question Anyone can answer (31/03/2020, 07:52) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    How do we know that the fruits nd vegetables coming in are not contaminated? These are picked and packed by people who work a hundred miles and hour even faster now the demand is up.
  • Curious George (31/03/2020, 09:21) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    Not a word from the former premier and deputy premier both medical doctors! That says a lot...but we waiting on the one who say he coming back in district 7

    Licks like rain up he backside


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