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‘Irresponsible & Disrespectful!’- Premier wants $20K fine for breaking quarantine
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says he is pushing for a $20,000 increase in fines, if possible, for persons who break COVID-19 quarantine in the Virgin Islands (VI).
5 tested positive for COVID-19 on arrival in VI – Hon Malone
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has revealed that of the 9 active imported cases currently in the Virgin Islands (VI), the majority of these persons tested positive on arrival in the territory.
2 COVID-19 positive persons to face charges for breaking quarantine
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has said two persons who violated COVID-19 quarantine and tested positive for the virus are being questioned by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and could face charges for the infraction.
3 more imported COVID-19 cases in VI; Total active cases now 6
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Another three positive COVID-19 cases have been detected in the Virgin Islands, bringing the total active cases count to 6 since the territory reopened its borders to international visitors on December 1, 2020.
2nd case of COVID-19 detected in VI since border reopening- Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone (AL) has confirmed that there are now two active cases of COVID-19 in the [British] Virgin Islands.
Persons with faulty GPS bracelets reportedly broke quarantine– Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) said as a result of some tracking bracelets not being as efficient as they should be, there are reports of persons breaking quarantine, which he says will not be tolerated.
Stiff fines for tourists & locals breaching COVID-19 guidelines
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Tourists and locals who breach the COVID-19 guidelines as the territory reopens for the December 2020 tourism season, could find themselves paying stiff penalties for breaking those regulations.
Gov’t not looking to track citizens with biological chips – Hon Malone
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) said that contrary to what is believed in some parts of the territory, the Fahie administration has no intention to track citizens with biological chips.
8th day COVID-19 test for tourists under review
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In an effort to bring down the associated costs of COVID-19 testing to tourists, as well as reducing the number of tests to be administered, Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Carvin Malone (AL) said the administration is working to review the 4th COVID-19 test requirement.
Gov’t mulling new 7-day quarantine for persons entering VI
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) today, October 22, 2020, revealed that the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) is considering reducing the 14-day mandatory quarantine requirement to enter the territory to just 7 days, as a cost reduction measure.