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181 now in quarantine- Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- At one point the number of persons on quarantine had reduced from more than a hundred to five; however, now close to 200 persons are in quarantine following two more confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Woman tests positive locally for COVID-19- Hon Malone
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- In a late announcement in the House of Assembly minutes ago, April 16, 2020, Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) announced that a woman has tested positive locally for COVID-19.
2 of 3 COVID-19 patients test negative locally- Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Two of the 3 persons tested positive for COVID-19 in the Virgin Islands have now tested negative locally; however, the Territory will send the samples for verification by the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA).
All 17 COVID-19 samples have returned 'negative'- Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has confirmed that all 17 samples of the Persons Under Investigation (PUI) for COVID-19 in the Virgin Islands (VI) have tested negative for the virus by the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA).
Gov't threatened with legal action after shutting borders- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said if the decision was left up to him, locals who flew into the Virgin Islands from countries with the deadly COVID-19 would have been barred from entry.
89.8% of VI could be infected 'if COVID-19 goes unchecked'- Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) said with the new curfew in place, the Virgin Islands is operating on the assumption that infection rates are higher, with potentially higher rates forecast if measures are not followed.
9 persons 'under investigation' for COVID-19 – Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Nine persons from the Virgin Islands are said to be awaiting results on whether they are positive for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) from the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad.
'Emergency' sitting of HOA on Friday to tighten quarantine & curfew rules
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- An emergency sitting of the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA) will be held on Friday, March 27, 2020 to give more teeth to the existing quarantine and curfew rules in the Virgin Islands.
WHO expresses concern about level of inaction towards pandemic COVID-19
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the number of cases and deaths continue to pinnacle from COVID-19, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the disease a pandemic, while accusing many countries of inaction.
Premier Fahie approves $3M for Coronavirus preparedness & response
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With a commitment that the Government will remain focused on the protection of the health of all residents and visitors in the Virgin Islands, Minister of Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has revealed that a $3M special funding has now be earmarked towards Coronavirus (COVID-19) preparedness and response.
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