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No Delta variant found in samples sent to CARPHA- Dr Ronald E. Georges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After the Virgin Islands experienced a COVID-19 outbreak where cases surged to over 1600 and a number of COVID-19 related deaths were recorded, many had come to the conclusion that the Delta variant or some other highly contagious strain had reached the territory’s shores.
Most patients hospitalised with COVID-19 have chronic diseases– Dr Georges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ronald E. Georges has indicated that the majority of patients who are hospitalised with COVID-19 and those who have died while infected with coronavirus are people who have underlying medical conditions.
Active COVID-19 cases drop to 1596, 13 total deaths reported
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Current active COVID-19 cases in the Virgin Islands (VI) as of July 16, 2021, have dropped to 1,596 from the previous 1,602 however, there are now 13 total reported deaths, up from the 8 reported on July 15, 2021, according to the latest information.
8 COVID-19 related deaths in VI; 2 died today, July 15, 2021
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands has now recorded eight (8) COVID-19 related deaths, following the passing away of two females at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital today, July 15, 2021.
Some COVID-19 infected persons concealing status from family- Acting CMO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the territory’s active COVID-19 cases continue to see an unprecedented uptick, the Acting Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Ronald E. Georges said some residents who have tested positive with the virus are not informing those closest to them.
1296 active COVID cases as VI in advanced state of community spread
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands, which currently has over 1200 active COVID-19 cases, has been declared to be in an advanced state of community spread.
‘High suspicion’ of Delta variant in VI- Dr Georges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ronald E. Georges said the aggressive and contagious Delta COVID-19 variant of the virus may be present in the Virgin Islands (VI) and contributing to the rapid new infections.
12 hospitalised; 1 new admission to COVID-19 ICU
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ronald E. Georges has revealed that another person has been admitted to the COVID-19 ICU of the Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Online reporting tool launched for persons experiencing COVID-19 symptoms
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the constant rise in the number of positive cases in the Virgin Islands, the Government has launched an online reporting and monitoring tool for persons experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.
4 hospitalised; 2 in ICU with COVID-19
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Four persons have been hospitalised due to COVID-19 infection, two of whom are in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital.
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