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Fake News! 2 returning locals test negative for COVID-19
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Contrary to reports erroneously published by BVI News on June 27, 2020, that two returning nationals were COVID-19 positive, Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Carvin Malone (AL) has said the two persons have both tested negative for the virus but are still undergoing the mandatory 14-day quarantine.
4,500 face masks donated to Gov’t by Drakes Traders Ltd
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- As the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government led by Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) continues its fight to keep the Territory safe against the Novel Coronavirus, the virus that causes COVID-19, corporate Virgin Islands has been joining the cause.
109 total returnees released from COVID-19 quarantine - Hon Malone
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) says a total of 109 returned nationals has been released from COVID-19 quarantine in the Virgin Islands (VI) as of June 25, 2020.
'Reduce exposure to Saharan dust' - Public Health Division
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As the historic Saharan dust plume the blue Caribbean skies into a brownish-grey hue, residents in the Virgin Islands (VI) have been urged to reduce exposure to the dust.
Fahie gov't averted 'major negative effects' of COVID-19 - Hon Vanterpool
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Even as Opposition Leader, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) had moved to criticise some of the bold steps taken by the Fahie administration to combat COVID-19, Fourth District Representative, Hon Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) has praised the government for taking the necessary proactive measures to keep the Territory safe.
Rogue ‘returnees’ can be reported to police - Hon Malone
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has encouraged residents of the Virgin Islands to report recent returnees to the police if there is a suspicion they may have entered the Virgin Islands (VI) illegally.
Work permit holders to pay for Gov't quarantine
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Following announcements that the government will move to end its COVID-19 self-quarantine initiative, Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) said returning work permit holders will now be footing the bill for mandatory quarantine.
Gov't forced to halt COVID-19 self-quarantine- Hon Malone
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Effective June 15, 2020, the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has discontinued COVID-19 self-quarantine as an option for nationals, belongers, holders of permanent residence and naturalised citizens returning home to the Territory.
Life-saving Coronavirus drug found!
LONDON, United Kingdom- Medical experts in the United Kingdom are touting a cheap and widely available drug that they say can help save the lives of patients seriously ill with coronavirus.
COVID-19: Gov't 'damned if you do, damned if you don't'- Karia J. Christoper
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Back for another season of 'Real talk', host Karia J. Christoper says with regards to the local COVID-19 fight and the new moves to counter the economic effects, the Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) led administration has been in a battle of 'damned if you do, damned if you don't'.

