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11 of 12 patients hospitalised with COVID-19 are unvaccinated- BVIHSA Acting CEO

- said 'vaccinations work' against COVID-19
Eleven of the twelve patients hospitalised at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital are unvaccinated, Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), Cedorene Malone-Smith has disclosed. Photo: VINO/File
Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), Cedorene Malone-Smith has urged persons in the Virgin Islands to get vaccinated as it has proven to be effective against COVID-19. Photo: Facebook
Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), Cedorene Malone-Smith has urged persons in the Virgin Islands to get vaccinated as it has proven to be effective against COVID-19. Photo: Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Eleven of the twelve patients hospitalised at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital are unvaccinated, Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), Cedorene Malone-Smith has disclosed.

‘Vaccinations work’

Malone-Smith was at the time urging persons to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as, according to her, “vaccinations work.”

It was announced that of the 12 persons hospitalised with COVID-19, two are in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and 10 are in the Special Care Unit.

One person, a male passed away from COVID-19 at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital on the morning of July 8, 2021.

“The Minister mentioned the passing of one of our young ones today and that was a very sad, hard moment for the staff. We do not want to see that happen…

“I am taking the opportunity to say we have 12 patients in the hospital, 11 are unvaccinated and one is vaccinated,” Malone-Smith said during a COVID-19 update last night, July 8, 2021.

“We discharged a gentleman today, he was vaccinated, he was positive, he did had some symptoms, we stabalised him and he got to go home,” the Acting CEO added in making the case for persons to get vaccinated.

“I am very much for the vaccinations because I know they work, I am seeing it in action as we speak.”

AstraZeneca effective against Delta variant- PHE

There has been a low uptake of the AstraZeneca vaccine in the Virgin Islands, even as government has been seeking to educate the public about the vaccine while debunking conspiracy theories.

As of July 8, 2021, only 9, 670 persons had received a second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine. Some 13, 803 had received a first dose.

The AstraZeneca vaccine, according to Public Health England (PHE), offers high protection against the Delta variant.

82 Responses to “11 of 12 patients hospitalised with COVID-19 are unvaccinated- BVIHSA Acting CEO”

  • Wait. (09/07/2021, 14:44) Like (16) Dislike (112) Reply
    Soo one of the vaccinated has been hospitalized?
    What a joke joke joke joke .....
    • @Wait (09/07/2021, 14:54) Like (99) Dislike (9) Reply
      You sound like a damn fool fool fool fool
    • @Wait (09/07/2021, 15:20) Like (65) Dislike (15) Reply
      Maybe the individual has an underlying health condition, maybe he or she is grossly over weight. You just don’t know, stop judging and making a mockery of those who choose to vaccinate. Everyone is entitled to chose
      • g (09/07/2021, 17:49) Like (19) Dislike (29) Reply
        The vaccinated is who are put on top of the pedestal! What stands for me is that being unvaccinated and recover says I need no vaccine compared to the vaccinated who still contracted covid with possible spread
      • Blindman (09/07/2021, 18:34) Like (5) Dislike (4) Reply
        @wait may does that choose not to be vacinated slso have underline illness why they didnt take the jab so it goes both ways
    • Wait for your wake (09/07/2021, 15:31) Like (15) Dislike (2) Reply
      Hello wake, please have your affairs in order for if and when. 11 still in pebbles? Bless up!
      • @wait for your wake (10/07/2021, 02:04) Like (5) Dislike (5) Reply
        Well I’ve had COVID my dear lasted 3 1/2 days nothing major
        And all I took was some supplements 3 at morning 3 at night 500 mcg (1500mcg) on day 2
        Day 3 I needed to take nothing.

        I can boast COVID in my experience was nothing more than a flu which I didn’t even cough sneeze runny nose.
        Ive had flu virus many times and it was actually worst than COVID 19.

        Persons who had Zika And Chikungunya and got COVID said it was far worst than the Rona.


        While I note others may not experience this
        The God that I Serve is awesome
        He’s a wonder working God.
        He is Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end.
        King of king lord of lords hallelujah wordy is his name.
        Glory glory glory be unto him
        Hosanna to the highest amen.
    • Wait (09/07/2021, 15:56) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
      Reading is fundamental
    • wow (09/07/2021, 16:20) Like (45) Dislike (9) Reply
      Was hospitalized and DISCHARGED now recovering. The other patients who are unvaccinated are STILL hospitalized.
      Let’s not play Russian roulette with our lives but if you want to let’s feed into @wait comments. The ignorance is beyond me
    • consequences (09/07/2021, 16:27) Like (49) Dislike (20) Reply
      Yes, a vaccinated person was hospitalized and released the next day while the unvaccinated ones are still in there suffering the consequences of not getting vaccinated.
      • Well (10/07/2021, 16:14) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
        Well that was their choice. It's there life if they want to get the vaccine and possibly have a easier time they can. If they don't to take the vaccine that's also their choice. End of the day it's their life and they can choose to do with it as thy like. Now that they already caught it they really don't have to take the vaccine like they wish.
    • @Wait (09/07/2021, 17:01) Like (32) Dislike (15) Reply
      People with preexisting condition are still high risk . The vaccine is their best option to fight off the virus. Without it he (or she) might have already been dead.
    • Rubber Duck (09/07/2021, 17:36) Like (30) Dislike (16) Reply
      He has been discharged, yesterday. All 12 now in the hospital are vaccine deniers.
      • W*F (10/07/2021, 06:12) Like (11) Dislike (4) Reply
        How is it possible I share Gods earth with ppl so dumb they can’t see getting the jab saves you and those around you. Sometimes I feel we are a time warp here from 300 years ago. None so blind as will not see.
    • Yes (09/07/2021, 18:00) Like (13) Dislike (1) Reply
      Yes, but not seriously ill and discharged. Not so for the unvaccinated persons.
  • Joy & Wide (09/07/2021, 14:53) Like (27) Dislike (15) Reply
    Sad...not one saying that the vaccine is life and death situation. All health profession saying take it. Wowww
    • @joy (09/07/2021, 15:03) Like (26) Dislike (61) Reply
      They sold us out, some of my friends be having seizures etc after the jabs. I don’t wanna say it but I try to stay away from them now
      • Not one (09/07/2021, 17:27) Like (27) Dislike (25) Reply
        of the 100 of persons I know have had an adverse reaction to the vaccine. Yet I know quite a few infected by covid some of whom have been very very sick.
      • Doctor Know (09/07/2021, 18:12) Like (27) Dislike (8) Reply
        Stop making lies up. No one is having seizures you toad.
      • @@joy (10/07/2021, 06:17) Like (11) Dislike (6) Reply
        They not having seizures! Stop making shit up.
        You seriously think ppl with jabs are a threat to you? Lord help us. What do you think will happen to you? Will your WiFi cut out? Car not start? Fridge explode? Ppl are so dumb.
    • Joy & Wide (09/07/2021, 15:24) Like (17) Dislike (6) Reply
      They all (health officials all over the world) said why they are encouraging persons to take it; but you’re so again vaccination that you choose to hear, read and understand what you want to comprehend.
  • Is the truth now getting into your heads unvaxxers? (09/07/2021, 14:54) Like (25) Dislike (14) Reply
    I do hope for all our good it will, sooner rather than later for all our good.
    11 unvax to 1 vax. Check the maths
    The is an old saying that is still currently true: "The ship that is not steered by thd rudder, end up on the rock."
    Even worst, at the bottom of the ocean.
    • Im good (09/07/2021, 17:51) Like (18) Dislike (25) Reply
      No pre existing conditions here
      Regular exercise
      Regular sea water soak
      Regular consumption of locally grown organic fruits and vegetables
      Regular exposure to sun light
      Daily intake of proven natural herbs and bushes.
      • and (09/07/2021, 18:50) Like (23) Dislike (6) Reply
        No doubt your parents had the good sense to protect you from Polio, BCG, measles, Rubella and all the other abominations that would have otherwise blighted your perfect life. @im good
      • Hot as tom (09/07/2021, 18:53) Like (12) Dislike (2) Reply
        They will probably put that on your grave stone.
      • @I’m Good (09/07/2021, 23:31) Like (6) Dislike (4) Reply
        Hey, good for you!
        All that is great for your general health!
        But none of it will protect you from becoming infected with the Delta variant if you are exposed to it. And, with community spread, you stand a great chance of being exposed to it.
        The one thing that will give you significant protection from that
        variant is a double dose of the Covid 19 vaccine.
      • @imgood (10/07/2021, 06:19) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
        You forgot to mention regular denial of reality.
        You’re welcome.
  • nurse (09/07/2021, 14:57) Like (25) Dislike (49) Reply
    When will the lies stop there’s a family in here that took the two dose and they're currently fighting for their respected lives
    • @Nurse (09/07/2021, 17:00) Like (59) Dislike (12) Reply
      You are the one lying.
    • A family? (09/07/2021, 17:45) Like (14) Dislike (4) Reply
      How about the 11 other family. How many lessons you need to learn
    • Doctor (10/07/2021, 06:23) Like (8) Dislike (3) Reply
      Hi Nurse. You need to do more than get dressed up in a nurses uniform for “special time” with your boyfriend to actually be a nurse. Grow up, man. You ain’t foolin nobody.
  • well well well (09/07/2021, 14:57) Like (11) Dislike (3) Reply
    Take the mule to the water hole but can't make him drink
  • HMMM (09/07/2021, 15:00) Like (3) Dislike (4) Reply
    Release the reslts you giys have man. You guys taking to long with the results
  • Go (09/07/2021, 15:02) Like (21) Dislike (16) Reply
    Take your vaccine an pray you not to late.
  • New York (09/07/2021, 15:15) Like (41) Dislike (13) Reply
    Here in the States. 99% of hospitalization and death are unvaccinated person's. Who can't hear always feel.
    • Shhhh! (10/07/2021, 08:08) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
      Please stop advertising that, we're trying to thin out the republican herd
  • local girl (09/07/2021, 15:29) Like (22) Dislike (52) Reply
    Shut your mouth and keep on talking, for real most are unvaccinated? Set of liars, I'm still not taking that rabbit piss.
    • Really (09/07/2021, 17:44) Like (26) Dislike (6) Reply
      See how you talk when you gasping for breath.
    • Die then (09/07/2021, 18:13) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
      https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-9722125/Nearly-COVID-deaths-US-unvaccinated.html
  • hbh (09/07/2021, 15:31) Like (17) Dislike (23) Reply
    The unvax for the win.
  • Numbers (09/07/2021, 15:40) Like (21) Dislike (6) Reply
    You asked for the numbers, there they are.

    You can bring a horse to water..
  • ha (09/07/2021, 15:41) Like (18) Dislike (13) Reply
    Just knew they would say they are unvaccinated. No surprise here from last year all we doing is adding number to previous count. WHAT is the real figure for 2021 you never start the count from 1 for 2021
  • Unvaxxx for the win (09/07/2021, 15:43) Like (26) Dislike (34) Reply
    Lies them same nurses and doctors be talking about the situation that’s going on in the hospital and it’s a lot of adverse reactions from that “chooky thing”

    Meanwhile the unvxxx strong as a mule !
  • My girl (09/07/2021, 15:46) Like (37) Dislike (26) Reply
    People please get vaccinated bottom line
  • Observer (09/07/2021, 15:52) Like (13) Dislike (2) Reply
    It would be helpful if the analysis of active cases is completed for the public to follow.
    For example everytime the number increases for active cases the numbers for Asymptomatic, mildly symptomatic, severe and critical remains at 0.
  • Bob (09/07/2021, 16:13) Like (24) Dislike (25) Reply
    media trying to divide the people smh and never talked about all the people the die from the injecting
  • trrefdrfds (09/07/2021, 16:24) Like (50) Dislike (42) Reply
    control them vaccinated super spreaders and we won't need to vaccinate or impose curfew
  • Simple Facts (09/07/2021, 16:25) Like (45) Dislike (17) Reply
    If you have a pair of Lungs, you are at risk from Covid-19.
    If you have underlying health problems (Diabetes, Over weight etc.) you have a VERY high risk from Covid-19.

    You can significantly reduce your risk of getting Covid-19 by Social Distancing & Mask wearing.
    You can significantly reduce what happens to you, if you do get Covid-19, by being fully Vaccinated.

    Social Distancing AND Mask Wearing AND being Fully Vaccinated, is the best way to lower your risks.
  • Mr Minister Thk U. U been working. (09/07/2021, 16:29) Like (34) Dislike (17) Reply
    Make them pay their own bill They created a health hazard for our health system because of their stubborn, selfish and ignorance...It seems like no matter what you say to the vaccine haters you cant convince them that the vaccine is the best protection...So the only thing left to do is when they get sick make them pay their own bill 100% of it...
  • unvaccinated (09/07/2021, 16:39) Like (32) Dislike (6) Reply
    Let the bodies start piling up. Then we'll see if the tough talk remains....
  • wow (09/07/2021, 17:12) Like (34) Dislike (15) Reply
    The comments here just prove one thing the ignorant will stay ignorant. Stay unvaccinated if that is your choice but if you do get sick also stay home and don’t run to the hospital
  • BigBoxOfCornflakes (09/07/2021, 17:30) Like (30) Dislike (32) Reply
    It is NOT a vaccine, it is an experimental drug. Has not been approved by FDA as a vaccine. Experimental drug means we are being experimented upon.we have the right to refuse.
    • Stooopid (09/07/2021, 17:55) Like (19) Dislike (10) Reply
      So ignorant. This is now the most studied and scrutinized set of vaccines in human history. Hundreds of studies in dozens of countries. More than 1 billion vaccinated and it is working well. Read some fresh news and stop spreading bull***t
    • resident (09/07/2021, 20:10) Like (15) Dislike (3) Reply
      If you are obese, have hypertension or diabetes, refuse and then die you mean. It’s really important that reality is faced up to, especially when we have such an unhealthy unvaccinated population AND limited medical facilities if 3-5000 people get infected in a short period. Get real, people, take the vaccine. We are very lucky to have it available.
      • @resident (10/07/2021, 02:35) Like (16) Dislike (1) Reply
        I know of someone who is diabetic and hypotension
        And the individual is doing good at their home.
        Almost recovered.
        I also had my brother asthmatic recovered also no hospital admission he took a pack of Emergen C plus that’s it by night he was good next day as if he never had it .
        Someone I also know another individual
        Whose lungs was compromised having TB years ago caught it from my bro something his family feared and he was sick for almost a month at Home never went hospital (bobo shanti )
        He’s alive and well.
        Not all that caught COVID regardless of ones health means they’ll die.


  • Well Well (09/07/2021, 17:50) Like (7) Dislike (4) Reply
    https://www.openvaers.com/covid-data. this information speaks loudly
    • @well well (09/07/2021, 20:02) Like (4) Dislike (9) Reply
      Wow vino how you let this man kill your agenda ?? Unvaxx for the win
    • Lucifer (09/07/2021, 20:47) Like (4) Dislike (5) Reply
      You do realise that these are self submitted reports and prove absolutely nothing. I could submit a report to say I sprouted an extra leg and it would get filed on VAERS. Doctors follow up to investigate the reports to establish what is genuine and what is not and whether or not the event was naturally occurring or as a result of a shot. Many people here seem to struggle with the difference between correlation and causation. I take the shot and get hit by a bus it isnt the shot that caused my death
  • q (09/07/2021, 18:25) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    All I am going to say is ,
    ( BARRY SAY YOU WILL HEAR )
  • Noah (09/07/2021, 19:12) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    zplease don't lets Noah in the Ark be repeated
  • Well (09/07/2021, 19:22) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    Preparation for additional beds and body storage us where the focus should be
    Enough done with preacing the virtues of vaccination. Comes a time when nature balance the population with some weeding out and we have no control there.
    Start moving forward and do what is best for those who will be continuing on this life's journey
  • Hbh Don (09/07/2021, 20:02) Like (5) Dislike (24) Reply
    Do not take the vaccine. Dis thing is wrought with obeah and ill witchcraft, the likes the world has never seen. I saw on facebook that it is tied to the illuminate, knights templer and skull and bones club. Isnt it strange that the serum that is used to make it comes from a gland locate in the dog’s anus. Simply disgusting and sick that they would use this to inject in us. Instead brew oleandar leaves and 2 caster nuts mixed with canadian oil and this will keep you free of covid like rascalfari keep the people of zion safe.
    • Jah Wise (09/07/2021, 23:54) Like (1) Dislike (5) Reply
      Say deh thing Ras. Although you a inbreed we still accept you as a rastafari. Only knowledge can set we free from this wicked vaccine! When I was Balo, i learned nuff ting bout getting pricked, although we never got a vaccine but nut instead. Stay tuned for more knowledge.
    • W*F (10/07/2021, 14:02) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      You do know oleander is poisonous if ingested right? Wow just wow!
  • fyah ras (09/07/2021, 20:18) Like (6) Dislike (4) Reply
    Try again lying puppets. All of you wicked liars will get jah jah judgement. Damn lunatics
  • Wicked Set Of People In The B.V.I (09/07/2021, 20:20) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    MUST WATCH ON NETFLIX - THE BARRIER
  • Listen (10/07/2021, 02:19) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    I am not a anti vaxxer
    I am not against any who took the jab.

    I am anti this particular experimental one.
    Now the way the the vaccinated behave as tho they can’t contract yet they Scared of the unvaccinated
    Vaccinated
    Unvaccinated

    The only thing that differentiates is that
    The vaccinated won’t be as severely ill making them super spreaders

    The vac don’t need no quarantine no testing on arrival
    The unvaccinated needs

    Soo ego is super spreaders here ?
    Let common sense prevail.

    My point was 11 out 12 hospitalized unvaccinated
    1 fully vaccinated hospitalized.
    Stop acting like this jab is a holy grail because CDC says it’s not take the jab and combaya
    That one must still follow protocols
    Each party should stop blaming each other ok
    So what u must to protect yourself wear your mask wash or sanitize your hands stay 6ft apart that’s all.
    That being said of course I hope for a safe recovery for all infected stop this unvaccinated and vaccinated groups.
    We are all humans we all want good health and to live
    Yet it doesn’t mean one can bully d other what to do it’s jus like voting it’s ones right to choose.

    Take your jab and cool yourself u shouldn’t worry about anything follow protocols it’s that simple.
    End of the year Pfizer coming out with their 5 day pill for the virus let’s see what happens.
  • Knowledge is Power (10/07/2021, 04:48) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    https://youtu.be/Zu44jZizP3s

    Ron Johnson holds adverse vaccines effects press.
  • Rx (10/07/2021, 05:05) Like (33) Dislike (1) Reply
    Everybody are experts on the vaccine! Everything that the internet put up we believe! It’s amazing that almost everybody is testing positive all of a sudden.
    Can the testing process be evaluated?
  • taking meds (10/07/2021, 16:05) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
    Yes, unvaccinated and in the hospital taking all kinds of meds the doctors/scientist say are safe but no...not them them not taking the vaccine to protect them. They rather get sick and go to the hospital and take the meds and hope they make it. Just take all the other meds. What a bunch of ignorant people risking their own life and the lives of their own family and friends. Wake up Tortola, this is no joke
  • only in BVI (10/07/2021, 19:28) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    To the one who claimed the vaccine comes from a dog's ass. I guess Pfizer's coming pill is catsasstical.


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