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4 hospitalised; 2 in ICU with COVID-19

- 558 active cases is the latest count
Four persons have been hospitalised due to COVID-19 infection, two of whom are in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital. Photo: VINO
Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronald E. Georges made the announcement on the hospitalisations this evening, July 6, 2021. Photo: GIS/Facebook
Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronald E. Georges made the announcement on the hospitalisations this evening, July 6, 2021. Photo: GIS/Facebook
Meanwhile, Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Carvin Malone (AL) disclosed that there are 558 active cases. Photo: GIS/Facebook
Meanwhile, Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Carvin Malone (AL) disclosed that there are 558 active cases. Photo: GIS/Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Four persons have been hospitalised due to COVID-19 infection, two of whom are in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital.

This is according to Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronald E. Georges in an update this evening, July 6, 2021.

Currently there are four (4) persons hospitalised with two (2) in ICU presently.

"Given the large number of cases and positive contacts, the Virgin Islands can be assumed to be experiencing community spread of COVID-19 at this time," Dr Georges said.

558 active cases

Meanwhile, Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Carvin Malone (AL) disclosed that there are 558 active cases.

480 was the previous count as of July 5, 2021.

Hon Malone was at the time speaking as a guest on the VIP Let's Talk radio show on ZBVI 780 AM.

43 Responses to “4 hospitalised; 2 in ICU with COVID-19”

  • .... (06/07/2021, 22:06) Like (24) Dislike (2) Reply
    hurry pull thru to the dawg them.....
  • Ghost (06/07/2021, 22:23) Like (63) Dislike (1) Reply
    I pray God’s Healing for them and that their lives will be spared to give Him Abundant Praise.. Father , Please Continue to Grant us your Love and Mercy..
  • Tell us (06/07/2021, 22:29) Like (52) Dislike (26) Reply
    Are any of them vaccinated
  • Wait (06/07/2021, 22:42) Like (12) Dislike (11) Reply
    I thought the last statement this evening was 478 but 558 now ? Smh
    • THE TRUTH HURTS (07/07/2021, 06:25) Like (19) Dislike (10) Reply
      The people who are task with enforcing the protocols are failing, and failing big time...When you hear businesses saying they haven"t seen them in over 6 months and they now start showing up since the spike....Hmmm...They can lie and make as much excuses as the want.....It doesnt change the facts...They need to work everyday...
      • Only Angels (07/07/2021, 09:20) Like (21) Dislike (2) Reply
        You CANNOT be serious. Grown people need to follow rules and take personal responsibility for their health. If businesses were being constantly harassed or were constantly harassing non-compliant customers - people would be on here complaining. Stop the blame game. Everybody KNOWS what they need to do. They just like to say others must obey but the rules aren't for them.
    • @Wait (07/07/2021, 07:43) Like (16) Dislike (41) Reply
      MORE VACCINATED = MORE CASES
    • q (07/07/2021, 08:09) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      4e6ew
  • The proof is in the pudding (06/07/2021, 22:44) Like (74) Dislike (16) Reply
    Despite the rapid increase in cases I saw people standing around chatting in close proximity with masks on but under their chin or not on at all. They either willful, ignorant or feel they are invincible!...?
    • Delta Variant (07/07/2021, 06:32) Like (11) Dislike (19) Reply
      Who is responsible for coming up with these names and how they go about getting a name? It almost seems lime they have a name before we know about the virus.....Im wondering if its the same naming process like the storm....Anyone knows the answer please let me kno. Thks
      • @delta (07/07/2021, 07:27) Like (11) Dislike (13) Reply
        The name these viruses such as this delta after part of the brain because it’s a mental and psychological warfare
      • Lucifer (07/07/2021, 08:23) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
        It is the same basis they name the storms. Originally they were using numbers to represent the variants but given this can cause some confusion it was decided to move to letters of the Greek alphabet for each new variant
  • Hmm (07/07/2021, 00:06) Like (1) Dislike (4) Reply
    False new!!!
  • where? (07/07/2021, 02:17) Like (13) Dislike (11) Reply
    Where is the Premier? He is unusually quiet. Has he got Covid?
  • TALK THAT (07/07/2021, 02:29) Like (18) Dislike (37) Reply
    most of them are permit holders who are in this country only to balance the books where they come from. bvi government have to foot the medical bills. lots of people in bvi on a work permits but running about this country making tax free income running from job to job as a matter of fact some operating a personal business while on a working permit and this practice should stop. see what the love of money or economics have bvi as we speak. government now have dig deep in the same money to fight this rapid rise in covid. this country was moving nicely until the sea port re-opened….yes the economy is stimulated along with health hazards: wonder how those who demand to reopen feel now(stop playing politics with the people health)
    • Stupes (07/07/2021, 09:38) Like (21) Dislike (1) Reply
      What does work permit holder and their personal finance got to do with Covid and how is that your business? hustle! damn fool
  • goat (07/07/2021, 04:33) Like (21) Dislike (46) Reply
    Why don’t you tell the truth.They’re fully Vaccinated!
    • Mary (07/07/2021, 11:28) Like (12) Dislike (3) Reply
      My neighbour is fully vaccinated and is in the ICU. Pray for his full recovery please. COVID is causing a havoc on vaccinated and non vaccinated persons.
    • @goat (07/07/2021, 16:34) Like (3) Dislike (112) Reply
      That is absolutely not true. Both in ICU with Covid are unvaccinated.
  • The way out (07/07/2021, 05:23) Like (41) Dislike (0) Reply
    I encourage everyone to observe the protocols, be positive instead of saying things that only making things worse,pray for God's mercy on our territory in Jesus name.
  • @ The Proof..... (07/07/2021, 05:29) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    They are ignorant....
  • Hmm (07/07/2021, 06:05) Like (21) Dislike (0) Reply
    They need to have a number system or something let someone from BVIHSA come and give a certain amount of tickets at the testing station or something so that so many ppl do not stay outside, conversing and what-not with each other.
  • I Pray for their safety..Lord have Mercy. (07/07/2021, 06:21) Like (41) Dislike (14) Reply
    People stop been fooled, the vaccine is the best way forward, its the best fight we have against this deadly virus....For the people that took the Vaccine. I want to say that you have done the responsible and unselfish thing, U have done your part, you have made the effort to protect yourself and others and to help move the country forward. You have the fighting spirit, You are not going down without a fight. My kind of people. .Thk you. !!
  • omg (07/07/2021, 06:25) Like (9) Dislike (12) Reply
    Imaging a man failed the people, then want to lock them up. Is Jailbirds we is?
  • island man (07/07/2021, 06:38) Like (51) Dislike (10) Reply
    some people say Jesus is their vaccine. I was taught the lord help those who help themselves. I get my shot let's see what happens
  • home boy (07/07/2021, 06:52) Like (20) Dislike (26) Reply
    Shut the country down for 2 weeks, that is the only way to stop this wave, it is hard, but the government have to make the hard decisions.
    • Lucifer (07/07/2021, 08:32) Like (42) Dislike (5) Reply
      I think it is too late for that now. The government were practically begging for people to get vaccinated and they didn't listen. Now the price for that stubbornness is being paid. People have a choice of lockdowns or vaccinations, lockdowns are not sustainable over a long period of time so the only way out of this is by vaccination and getting up to a sufficient level of herd immunity to protect the weaker members of the community.

      If you are drowning in the sea and a fisherman comes along and offers you a life raft you put your faith in him that he knows what he is doing and accept. Although judging by a lot of attitudes here, many would happily drown while questioning the build quality of the boat
  • home boy (07/07/2021, 06:52) Like (13) Dislike (28) Reply
    Shut the country down for 2 weeks, that is the only way to stop this wave, it is hard, but the government have to make the hard decisions.
  • me me me (07/07/2021, 07:54) Like (25) Dislike (0) Reply
    If we would all do our part we will make it happen..so sorry for those who sick we are praying for you stay strong
  • Covid 19 (07/07/2021, 08:01) Like (13) Dislike (1) Reply
    All i going to say is we have to live with what happening.

  • Hmm (07/07/2021, 09:30) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
    I think saw bar in east end open this morning. Well i saw ppl there so it obviously open
  • ... (07/07/2021, 09:39) Like (8) Dislike (24) Reply
    They need to lockdown , that ridiculous curfew wont stop nothing!
  • Madussa (07/07/2021, 10:23) Like (65) Dislike (7) Reply
    Everyone cannot take this vaccine, so stop the bullying! We cannot have 100% vaccinated.
    • Lucifer (07/07/2021, 12:14) Like (7) Dislike (3) Reply
      This is correct in that 100% vaccination is impossible but it is also why it is important that those that can take the vaccine do so. You can't get to herd immunity to protect those with compromised immune systems or that are legitimately unable to receive the vaccine if you only have 40-50% of the population vaccinated.

      Can anyone seriously say that 50% of the population here have legitimate medical reasons not to take the vaccine?
  • question (07/07/2021, 10:58) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
    Ages? And are they vaccinated?
  • Recovery (07/07/2021, 11:00) Like (74) Dislike (0) Reply
    Speedy recovery is wish to all that are sick. In the midst of it continue to trust God for healing he is able.
  • shut down (07/07/2021, 11:03) Like (7) Dislike (4) Reply
    So if you don’t shut down, how on God’s earth you going to control this big outbreak? You did when it was a few cases, now 65 people can be on a ferry??? Sadly this is doing to end BAD, because BAD decisions are bern made. Who don’t listen must feel.
  • .o (07/07/2021, 11:44) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    them boy just had to much off the breakfast menu....to much snacking
  • . (07/07/2021, 18:05) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    ( ͡ಠ ͜ʖ ͡ಠ)


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