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‘Public should not be alarmed’ due to monkey pox- Dr. Georges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ronald E. Georges has said there is no need for alarm in the Virgin Islands (VI) due to monkey pox.
Is the Virgin Islands under threat from Mpox? Are we ready?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following the COVID-19 outbreak in early 2020 that killed millions around the world, including over 30 persons in the Virgin Islands (VI), and devastated the global economy, the world is facing yet another global health emergency.
Health Minister leads delegation to 60th PAHO meeting in Washington
WASHINGTON DC, USA- The [British] Virgin Islands is being represented at the 60th Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) in Washington DC, USA.
Healthcare not a cost, but investment in people of VI– Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has called for healthcare to be viewed as an investment in the people of the VI and development of the territory, rather than it being viewed as a cost.
WHO declares end to Covid-19 global emergency
LONDON, UK- The World Health Organisation (WHO) ended the global emergency status for COVID-19 on Friday, May 5, 2023, more than three years after its original declaration, and said countries should now manage the virus that killed more than 6.9 million people along with other infectious diseases.
‘Monkey pox’ infection on the horizon as COVID pandemic dwindles
GENEVA, Switzerland - More than 80 cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in at least 12 countries according to the World Health Organization (WHO) with another 50 suspected cases being investigated.
VI only recognising WHO approved jabs- Acting Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Acting Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has emphasised that partially and unvaccinated travellers coming into the Virgin Islands are still required to quarantine.
3ft distancing in classrooms to be proposed to Cabinet- Dr the Hon Wheatley
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- School children in the Virgin Islands could be allowed to sit 3 feet apart instead of 6 feet in classrooms if Cabinet gives the green light on the proposal, according to Deputy Premier and Education Minister, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7).
WHO expresses concern about level of inaction towards pandemic COVID-19
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the number of cases and deaths continue to pinnacle from COVID-19, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the disease a pandemic, while accusing many countries of inaction.
PAHO pushes for Maternity Protection Laws in Caribbean
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) recommends that countries in Latin America and the Caribbean implement laws to ensure that working women are given the time and support they need to breastfeed. This includes adequate paid maternity leave and sufficient breastfeeding breaks upon return to work.
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