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Returning VI resident tests positive for COVID-19
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands has reported there is one active case of COVID-19 in the territory; a returning female resident who is in quarantine.
Only 1 active COVID-19 case remaining in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection in the Virgin Islands (VI) has dwindled to just 1 active case with no new recorded cases, sparking a cause for celebration among government and local health authorities.
$1M earmarked for new income support programme- Hon Malone
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) is moving to provide additional income support to citizens, given segments of the population have been unable to benefit from stimulus programmes.
Recent spike in COVID-19 cases now under control - Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has announced that public cooperation and various public health measures have now resulted in the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in the Virgin Islands being brought completely under control.
Health Minister making COVID-19 update @ 10:00am
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) will host another virtual COVID-19 announcement this morning, September 16, 2020, at 10:00am, as the Territory enters its new 5:00pm to 5:00am curfew for the next 14 days.
More businesses approved to open as COVID-19 cases drop
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following a Cabinet meeting of September 11, 2020, more businesses in the Virgin Islands (VI) will now be allowed to open as the territory records a reduction in COVID-19 cases as a result of strict adherence to the COVID-19 guidelines issued by local health authorities.
New COVID-19 challenges 'seemingly spurred by greed'- Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Cabinet has deemed that the new COVID-19 challenges in the Virgin Islands have arisen from activities seemingly spurred by greed, according to Health Minister, Honourable Carvin Malone (AL).
'People smuggling' flagged as means for COVID-19 spread in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following the lastest COVID-19 positive case in a resident with no recent travel history, authorities are buckling down to tackle illegal entry and people smuggling into the Virgin Islands, as the government takes steps to protect its citizens and remain in control of the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov't quarantine now free until Sept 30, 2020
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands (VI) Government has made free the cost of mandatory quarantine for persons returning to the Territory and opting to stay in Government quarantine facilities.
Cuban medical professionals complete 14-day mandatory quarantine
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The team of 22 Cuban medical professionals that arrived in the Virgin Islands on Saturday, July 25, 2020, has completed the mandatory 14-day quarantine and tested negative for the virus.