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92 samples test negative for Coronavirus- Hon Malone

- as aggressive contact tracing & testing continue
According to a press release from Government on August 22, 2020, the 92 negative result includes the 15 samples that were pending from primary and secondary contacts of Case 12, added with samples collected from BVI Health Services Authority staff, and persons quarantined as part of the phase one controlled re-entry into the Territory. Photo: Miami Times
Following active contact tracing and testing after some 9 persons recently tested positive for COVID-19, Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone (AL) has disclosed that a total of 92 samples collected have tested negative for the COVID-19 virus. Photo: Facebook/File
Following active contact tracing and testing after some 9 persons recently tested positive for COVID-19, Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone (AL) has disclosed that a total of 92 samples collected have tested negative for the COVID-19 virus. Photo: Facebook/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following active contact tracing and testing after some 9 persons recently tested positive for COVID-19, Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone (AL) has disclosed that a total of 92 samples collected have tested negative for the COVID-19 virus.

This comes after the detection of nine (9) new positive COVID-19 cases on August 21, 2020, which leaves the total number of active cases in the Territory at twelve (12). At his last announcement on August 21, 2020, Health Minister Honourable Malone noted that local health teams continue to carry out aggressive contact tracing and testing in an effort to mitigate and contain the spread of the virus.

According to a press release from Government on August 22, 2020, the 92 negative result includes the 15 samples that were pending from primary and secondary contacts of Case 12, added with samples collected from BVI Health Services Authority staff, and persons quarantined as part of the phase one controlled re-entry into the Territory. All samples have been tested locally at the BVI Health Services Authority Laboratory through polymerise chain reaction (PCR) testing.

Border protection & contact tracing

Honourable Malone expressed hope saying, “The Government of the Virgin Islands will continue to be vigilant in protecting our borders and conducting further contact tracing. Do your part and we will get through this together.”

The total number of cases recorded in the Territory remains at 21; with twelve (12) active cases, eight (8) recoveries, and one (1) death. 

Persons who are experiencing symptoms related to COVID-19 are encouraged to contact the Medical Hotline at 852-7650 to schedule an appointment for testing. Common symptoms include fever, cough, headache, fatigue, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, muscle aches, or difficulty breathing.

11 Responses to “92 samples test negative for Coronavirus- Hon Malone”

  • lol (23/08/2020, 15:26) Like (23) Dislike (1) Reply
    We have many cases here and we don’t know who walking around with the virus
  • Excellent.. (23/08/2020, 15:34) Like (9) Dislike (4) Reply
    Carvin you doing a great job.....Thank U... . We will be ok.
  • Green Justice (23/08/2020, 16:03) Like (30) Dislike (0) Reply
    I may be a bit off here but it has been reported that some of the new cases of COVID 19 in the Territory were introduced through persons who were smuggled here. While we continue to patrol our borders, I suggest that we immediately pass new legislation that would drastically increase the penalty for these evil persons (the smugglers) who are putting the lives of our people at risk and those who are harboring/hiding the people who enter here illegally. Anyone caught doing so and were not born in the BVI should be stripped of their immigration status whether they are work permit holders, holders of residency cards, belongers, or Naturalized persons. They should be heavily fined, deported and given a lifetime ban from reentering the territory. If the smugglers are BV Islanders, apart from a heavy fine, they should be given long confinement sentences. We are asking people to report suspected illegal activities while it is the duty of all citizens of these Territory to do so, why not offer some type of reward to anyone who gave information which lead to the apprehention of these smugglers and illegal persons in the territory?
  • Start working (23/08/2020, 16:32) Like (8) Dislike (5) Reply
    Gus and mick just boast about their fancy bvi lifestyle on their social media they need to stop posting and start working!
    • To start working (23/08/2020, 21:32) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Do you work 24/7? Shouldn't they be allowed to have personal time ? LMAO some of you really need serious help
  • Not out of the woods yet (23/08/2020, 21:56) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    You can be tested negative and still have the virus. A friend of my mother who lives in the States tested negative 3 times and showed up positive on the 4th test. She said she thought she was going to die.
  • wondering (24/08/2020, 06:18) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Are they going to retest those already tested? Remember the 2 returnees that tested negative when they first arrived and later tested POSITIVE for COVID19??
  • LOVE TO TALK (24/08/2020, 08:21) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
    I WONDER WHAT CINDY, MARLON AND CLYNE HAVE TO SAY NOW. ANDREW YOU AND YOUR TEAM ARE DOING A GREAT JOB. WE JUST HAVE SOME IGNORANT PEOPLE AMONGST US....
  • Outsider (24/08/2020, 09:41) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    After all the testing, lock up, in and down. Where is the science to support all this. Well here is the result. Confusion, mental health, closed economy, unrest....!! What is the plan moving forward??
  • not now (24/08/2020, 13:16) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Cavin is a leader for people who is 80 years and up, not now.


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