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423 active Covid cases in VI; Samples being tested for Omicron

- 322 of active cases on Tortola
All samples previously sent to CARPHA for typing were positive for the Delta variant and over the last two weeks more than 90 samples were sent for genetic typing to determine if the Omicron variant has been introduced into the Virgin Islands. Photo: news18.com
As of December 31, 2021, there are 423 reported active cases of COVID-19 in the Virgin Islands, with the majority 322 on Tortola. Photo: Facebook
As of December 31, 2021, there are 423 reported active cases of COVID-19 in the Virgin Islands, with the majority 322 on Tortola. Photo: Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As of December 31, 2021, there are 423 reported active cases of COVID-19 in the Virgin Islands, with the majority 322 on Tortola.

This is according to the Territory’s Epidemiological Summary, which said the latest figures are the result of testing done on December 30, 2021, and reported on December 31, 2021.

According to Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronald E. Georges, over the last seven days, from December 24, 2021, 363 new cases of COVID-19 were reported and new cases continue to be reported daily.

“As previously mentioned, all samples previously sent to CARPHA for typing were positive for the Delta variant and over the last two weeks more than 90 samples were sent for genetic typing to determine if the Omicron variant has been introduced into the Territory,” Dr Georges said in a COVID-19 update today, December 31, 2021.

Omicron ‘not yet’ identified in VI- Dr Georges

Dr Georges emphasised; however, that the Omicron variant has not yet been identified in the Territory.

Meanwhile, there are 8 hospitalisations due to COVID-19 and, according to Dr Georges, the Ministry of Health will very closely be monitoring hospitalisations, the reason for hospitalisation, and the severity of illness to gauge the progress of this outbreak. 

“If this outbreak is found to be related to Omicron we can expect a sharper and quicker increase in cases than in previous outbreaks. Evidence suggests that Omicron results in milder disease, fewer hospitalisation, less severe disease, and less death than Delta, but leads to many more infections,” Dr Georges cautioned.

19 Responses to “423 active Covid cases in VI; Samples being tested for Omicron”

  • bless (31/12/2021, 19:11) Like (30) Dislike (0) Reply
    Just have to pray
    • Pray for these nurses (01/01/2022, 09:35) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
      Nurses speak out about vaccines injuries they are witnessing

      https://www.bitchute.com/video/k75tzK1XEjht/
    • Pray for common sense 2022 (01/01/2022, 12:01) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
      Imagine not being sick and getting constantly tested by a test not testing for what you’re trying to test for.

      The deepest rabbit hole ever. The ultimate IQ test.

      Happy new year folks!
  • Next phase 2022 (31/12/2021, 19:40) Like (5) Dislike (17) Reply
    Full lockdown of unvaccinated and fully vaccinated individuals. Until boosters are given, this is gonna be the harshest lockdown and it will pressure us unvaxxx the fully jabbed will be upset as they are also locked down. So get prepped and ready. Oh and their planning a blackout not sure if this part of the plan will include us in the Caribbean but yes they are planning a cyberattack and that’s gonna be harsh as well. They had their meetings already just like event 201. Like dislike it’s up to you but can’t say you didn’t know
    • @Next phase 2022 (01/01/2022, 08:30) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      Imagine I just watch the world economic forum discussing this. Talking about freezing bank accounts and cyberattacks lol smh

      https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yvDTDKcIrYo
  • Naturalist (31/12/2021, 19:44) Like (13) Dislike (11) Reply
    Fun Fact - Do you know where the word pharmacy comes from. Pharmakeia (far-mak-i’-ah) the Greek for to trick or to beguile. Stay pure
    • Greek (01/01/2022, 06:17) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      Ridiculous. The primary meaning is the use or administration of medicines
  • La Quinta Columna (31/12/2021, 19:45) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    The first group of scientists that inspected the vials of AstraZeneca, J&J, Moderna and Pfizer now has an update also their thoughts and why they want you to take the boosters. All these scientist are risking their careers so whether you believe their take or not. I’m pretty sure there’s information that you’ll find useful in this update from La Quinta Columna. Peace

    https://www.bitchute.com/video/ufdlYcMzIZtq/
  • Unvaxxx for the win (31/12/2021, 19:47) Like (8) Dislike (7) Reply
    The People want the country to heal.

    The Government want the country to heel.
  • SMH (31/12/2021, 20:06) Like (4) Dislike (9) Reply
    The people who put “ wear mask “ to in on the door but only concerned about the money “ is the issue followed by a certain trended mined committee who feel them above the laws in the book…
  • flu (31/12/2021, 21:04) Like (23) Dislike (13) Reply
    COVID is just a variant of the FLU!
  • Rum it is (31/12/2021, 21:52) Like (11) Dislike (9) Reply
    Well its old years night and we partying still. Will deal with the numbers on Sunday bless up.
  • watch (31/12/2021, 22:08) Like (14) Dislike (5) Reply
    Let's also check for the common cold
  • NezRez (31/12/2021, 22:59) Like (17) Dislike (5) Reply
    I'm staying home the entire time staying safe. Wishing everyone a safe and Happy New Year and use good sense out there tonight.
  • Rude awakening (31/12/2021, 23:39) Like (17) Dislike (5) Reply
    Keep up the bad works VIP............KEEP IT UP!
  • Wishing everyone (01/01/2022, 00:49) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    A safe and Happy News Year from the safety of my warm and comfy king size bed.
  • Really (01/01/2022, 03:43) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Dark winter is all I have to say. Be ready for the 5g on January 5 which Biden signed papers to activate all of them all over the world
    • @Really (01/01/2022, 19:28) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      This is the exciting part. Don’t forget the cyber attacks to shut down banks and the grid


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