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Zero active COVID-19 VI gets Level 1 travel rating from CDC!
ATLANTA, Georgia, USA- Thanks to proactive and decisive COVID-19 containment and suppression measures by the Andrew A. Fahie-led Government, the [British] Virgin Islands is not only free of active cases of COVID-19, but is now enjoying a Level 1 rating for travel by the Centre of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
CDC to US travellers: 'Resources may be limited' if you get sick in VI
ATLANTA, Georgia, USA- Residents of the United States have been advised to avoid travelling to the Virgin Islands because of the high volume of COVID-19 cases of late and resources may be scarce in the event they become ill.
VI considered safe place to travel by CDC
WASHINGTON DC, USA- Despite criticism from some sections of society, the COVID-19 suppression and control measures by Government continue to keep the Virgin Islands safe and other countries are taking note.
Health Travel Advisory: Avoid all 'non-essential' travel to China
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development is strongly advising that VIslanders and residents avoid all “non-essential” travel to China and to other countries affected by the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019 n-CoV).
Dominicans go to the polls today amidst unrest
ROSEAU, Dominica- Despite unrest by supporters of the Opposition, Dominica has gone ahead with general elections today, December 6, 2019.
4 months later USA, Canada & UK still discouraging travel to VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While the government of the day and the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) work on restoring international confidence in the Virgin Islands (VI) after the devastation of hurricanes Irma and Maria in September of 2017, their job is being made more difficult.
First case of Zika virus confirmed on St Croix, USVI
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI - Officials from the USVI Department of Health confirmed this morning, January 22, 2016 the first case of the Zika virus — a tropical disease that may lead to babies being born with abnormally small heads — on St Croix, US Virgin Islands.
VI may face travel advisories with rising crime – Doug Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commentator Douglas Wheatley has warned that travel advisories for persons visiting the Virgin Islands may be on the horizon given the alleged current trend in crime and gang related problems that face the Territory.