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Reopening the borders of the VI- A different perspective
Kenneth G. Gladstone
My beloved Brothers and Sisters, sincere greetings.
The current administration under Premier, the Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), has done a phenomenal job of containing COVID-19 to achieving a zero-infection rate in the Virgin Islands (VI). This proves that the aggressive containment strategy employed by the current administration is indeed calculated, and the only thing necessary at this point is to continue enforcing this functional system to maintain the current results.
VI’s reopening protocols ‘more accommodating’ than many destinations– Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Amid criticisms from some persons that the protocols for visitors to the Virgin Islands are too stringent, Premier and Minister of Finance with the portfolio for Tourism, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said the protocols are actually "more accomodating" than many countries.
VI is free of active COVID-19 cases again!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The [British] Virgin Islands has once again joined a small list of countries in the Caribbean with zero reported active cases of COVID-19.
COVID-19 teaches us to look, listen & learn or lose
Alred C. Frett
Learning is unlimited, Trusting Enemies is bad & Money does not circulate:
Many would prod us into being quiet and depending on Prayers and Miracles for our rescue – Maybe they never bothered to research our History and are interested in repeating a dark history rather than create a brighter one… Fact is, we always fail when not participating in our own redemption and Judases like Thomas, Walker and Carson have made us easier to fool and rule.
16 new cases of COVID-19 detected in 2 days in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Between Friday August 28, 2020, and Saturday, August 29, 2020, sixteen (16) persons tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19, bringing the total number of positive cases detected in the Territory to 47, the Government of the Virgin Islands announced today, August 30, 2020.
‘No need to be afraid to show up’ if experiencing COVID-19 symptoms- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has appealed to anyone experiencing COVID-19 symptoms to not think twice about seeking medical attention, which means calling the medical hotline provided rather than going to any medical institution.
9 new cases of COVID-19 reported in VI; 35 in total
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following aggressive contact tracing and testing, another 9 new COVID-19 cases have been detected in the Virgin Islands, bringing the total number recorded in the Territory to 35.
Free COVID-19 testing on VG tomorrow, Aug. 28, 2020
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Residents and visitors on Virgin Gorda who feel they may have been exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19 disease are invited to get tested tomorrow, Friday, August 28, 2020.
COVID-19 screening to be done on VG, Anegada & Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone (AL) said during the course of this week, some communities on Tortola, Virgin Gorda and Anegada will be screened for coronavirus, the virus that causes COVID-19.
92 samples test negative for Coronavirus- Hon Malone
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.