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VI records first COVID death for 2022; active cases now @ 601
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands (VI) has recorded 1 new COVID-19 related death for 2022, as current active cases in the territory continue on an upward surge, according to information released today, January 3, 2022.
COVID-19: Public 'strongly advised to avoid all large gatherings’- Dr Georges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As the New Year’s 2022 weekend celebrations continue, the Virgin Islands (VI) public is being strongly advised against attending large gatherings and social events given the current spike in COVID-19 cases attributed to the Delta variant.
UPDATE: 82 new active COVID-19 cases in VI; 357 in total
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Active cases of COVID-19 in the Virgin Islands continue to climb, with the latest stats, today, December 30, 2021, showing 357 active cases compared to 275 announced a day ago.
COVID clusters appearing around offices, social gatherings & events- Dr Georges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With the Virgin Islands (VI) currently having some 143 active COVID-19 cases as of December 24, 2021, Acting Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr Ronald E. Geroges has indicated that cases have been appearing in clusters around the territory.
Premier & Deputy Premier test COVID-19 positive
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As the millions of people celebrate Christmas around the world and in the Virgin Islands, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has announced that himself along with Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) have both tested positive for COVID-19.
Active COVID-19 cases surge to 365 in neighbouring USVI
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CHARLOTTE AMALE, St Thomas, USVI - COVID-19 cases in the U.S. Virgin Islands continue to grow at breakneck pace, jumping from 247 on Thursday to 365 on Friday. On Thursday, the V.I. Dept. of Health reported 101 new infections, resulting in a two-day total of 219 new positive cases.
143 active COVID-19 cases currently in VI – Dr Georges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Acting Chief Medical Officer in the Virgin Islands (VI), Dr Ronald E. Georges has reported that the active COVID-19 cases in the Virgin Islands (VI) continues to gradually increase and is currently at 143 total active cases.
‘Have no fear, enough vaccines for everyone’- Health Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As phase two of the Government’s Pfizer and COVID-19 vaccination booster program get on the way, Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has given the assurance that enough vaccines are available for everyone looking to get vaccinated.
COVID booster shots opened to all residents from Jan 4, 2022
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - All residents of the Virgin Islands (VI) will have access to COVID-19 booster shots from January 4, 2022, according to the Pfizer and COVID booster shot roll-out schedule published by the Government of the Virgin Islands.
VI's active COVID-19 cases increase to 109; 8 hospitalized
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Active COVID-19 cases in the Virgin Islands (VI) have increased to 109 with 8 current hospitalizations as of December 20, 2021, according to the latest stats released by the Ministry of Health.
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