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5 new COVID-19 deaths in VI; Total now @ 47
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- There have been 5 new deaths due to COVID-19 in the Virgin Islands.
2 new deaths from COVID-19 in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Two persons in the Virgin Islands (VI) have lost their lives due to COVID-19 complications, bringing the total deaths due to the virus in the territory to 42.
Failed! UK gov’t lacked plan for COVID-19 pandemic- report finds
LONDON, UK- In another blow to the beleaguered United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson, the UK government was not properly prepared for a pandemic like COVID-19, a new report has found.
2 active COVID cases reported in VI; No hospitalisations
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Active COVID-19 cases in the Virgin Islands have dropped significantly, with only 2 cases reported following tests conducted on October 19, 2021.
‘I am now suffering from funeral burnout!’- Hon Flax-Charles
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Urging the population to follow the protocols, get vaccinated or protect themselves via other means if they wish not to be vaccinated, At Large Representative Honourable Shereen D. Flax-Charles, the Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development, has said she would not like to have a recurrence of the experience she had when persons were losing their lives to COVID-19 recently.
Total active COVID cases in VI down to 46
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After experiencing a spike in COVID-19 cases that topped 1,600 active cases over a month ago, the Virgin Islands continues to see a reduction in infections, with the total active cases now down to 46.
Active COVID-19 cases in VI drop to 555
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Active COVID-19 cases recorded in the Virgin Islands continue to decline, with some 555 active cases as of the July 28, 2021 update by the Government of the Virgin Islands.
Grim projections put UK returning to lockdown next month
LONDON, United Kingdom- July 19, 2021, was dubbed ‘Freedom Day in the United Kingdom (UK) as face masks become an advised measure as opposed to law, as well as workers returning to offices and social distancing outside limitless; however, freedom may be short-lived as government experts have warned of another deadly pandemic peak by next month.
Health Minister debunks rumours COVID patients not coming out hospital alive!
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) and Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Carvin Malone (AL) have dismissed claims that COVID-19 infected patients receiving care at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital are all dying.
3 more COVID-19 related deaths in VI; 17 total deaths
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development is confirming three more COVID related deaths, bringing the total number of deaths in the Virgin Islands to 17.