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2 new COVID-19 deaths; 181 active cases in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- There have been two new COVID-19 deaths in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI), bringing the total count to 51, according to the Territory's Epidemiological Summary today, January 31, 2022.
VI's active COVID-19 cases drop to 272; 11 remain hospitalised
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands continues to see a rapid decrease in active COVID-19 cases, with some 272 active cases present as of today January 28, 2022, based on testing done on January 17, 2022.
There’s an insufficient balance of healthy people in VI– BVIHSA Chairman
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Chairman of the British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Mr Moleto A. Smith has lamented that there is an insufficient balance of healthy persons in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Almost 80% of COVID-19 hospitalisations unvaccinated– Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has revealed that unvaccinated persons are in the majority when it comes to COVID-19 hospitalisations in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Urgent! BVI Red Cross appeals to public for blood donations
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With an urgent need for blood donations in the Virgin Islands, the BVI Red Cross has launched an online blood donor campaign to encourage the persons to become a part of their donor registry.
COVID-19 cases on sharp decline in VI; 415 active cases recorded
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands is seeing a sharp drop in COVID-19 cases, with the total figure now at 415 active cases, according to the Territory's Epidemiological Summary.
Local radio rife with ‘vile’ COVID misinformation– Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Local radio in the Virgin Islands have come under fire for spreading COVID-19 misinformation regarding the seriousness of the virus and the situation in the Virgin Islands.
Persons ‘sick like a dog’ with COVID & refusing to stay home - Hon Malone
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – With 47 deaths recorded for the Virgin Islands (VI) since the start of the pandemic, Health Minister Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has reminded that COVID-19 is real and persons ought to treat it as such.
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.
Active COVID-19 cases in VI reduce to 899
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – After peaking at some 1387 active COVID-19 cases, the Virgin Islands continues to see a decline in infections, according to the latest information released by local health authorities.