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‘At no time did Gov’t take a position for mandatory vaccination’- Dr Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has moved to further clear the air, that at no time did the Government of Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) make a decision on mandatory vaccination in the Virgin Islands (VI).
284 Media should 'bring responsible journalism'- Julio S. Henry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Community activist and Social Commentator Mr Julio S. Henry aka 'Sam' has called on the local news outfit, 284 Media, to practice more responsible journalism.
No mandatory vaccination for teachers & other frontline staff- Hon Fahie assures
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has debunked an article by 284 Media today, June 9, 2021, stating that government is moving to have teachers and frontline workers vaccinated or be subjected to bi-monthly COVID-19 testing.
People still think COVID-19 is a hoax despite deaths – Hon Malone
BAUGHER'S BAY, Tortola, VI - With close to 12,000 persons receiving at least their first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine in the Virgin Islands, the push is on to administer at least 5000 more; however, the challenge, according to the Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL), is that persons continue to think the pandemic is a hoax.
Concerning! Low vaccination rate in high risk group in VI– National Epidemiologist
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The low vaccination rate seen in residents 60 years and up, who are most at risk of hospitalisation or even death due to COVID-19, is a concern for health officials in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI).
‘Upsurge in persons being vaccinated in VI as of late'- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- There has been a marked increase in persons getting their first shot of the AstraZeneca vaccine, Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has noted.
Vaccination drive ‘will continue to anger some anti-vaxxers’- Hon Malone
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Cognizant that anti-vaxxers will be angered by Government’s continued push to have a certain percentage of the territory vaccinated against COVID-19 by May 31, 2021, Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Carvin Malone (AL) said government’s duty is to be steadfast in purpose.
2034 fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the quarantine days being relaxed for vaccinated travelers to the Virgin Islands from May 15, 2021, only 2034 persons in the territory are fully vaccinated.
Hon Malone warns against anti-vaxxers!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has warned against delaying getting vaccinated in the fight against COVID-19 due to misinformation being actively spread by anti-vaxxers.
USVI hosted carnival concert for vaccinated patrons only
ST. Thomas, USVI - The Unites States Virgin Islands (USVI) hosted a one-of-a-kind, in-person carnival concert event in St Thomas, specifically for COVID-19 vaccinated patrons.
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