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Jahnai L. Caul blasts GM mosquito programme on VG
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- As controversy continues to brew over the release of genetically modified mosquitoes in the Virgin Gorda Community, as part of a mosquito reduction programme, one outspoken resident has blasted the programme’s organisers for not taking the concerns of residents seriously.
Road Town, Purcell Estate & East End declared 'mosquito hotspots’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Residents in the Virgin Islands (VI) are being called upon to do what it takes to reduce all local mosquito breeding sites, as the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season gets underway in the VI.
VI urged to work together to reduce mosquito breeding sites
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Deputy Chief Environment Health Officer, Henrietta Alexander, has called on everyone in the Virgin Islands to come together and do what is necessary to protect from vector-borne illnesses, including by first reducing mosquito breathing sites.
VI seeing increase in reported dengue cases
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Government Epidemiologist Harmony Brewley has warned that the Virgin Islands (VI) is seeing an increase in the reported cases of dengue, a worrying trend she said since people are not doing enough to protect against mosquito bites.
VI has nothing to fear about release of 'sterile' male mosquitoes in USVI- Dr Georges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) make moves to control its mosquito population through the release of sterile male mosquitoes as a form of pest control, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), Dr Ronald E. Georges says the Virgin Islands has nothing to fear.
What about health risks?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - While all focus seems to be on getting the island of Tortola clean and back to normal, there are lingering worries about the possibility of outbreaks in illnesses especially due to the presence of heavy dust and breeding of mosquitoes.
5 cases of Zika virus confirmed in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On the heels of frequent reports, including on social media, that persons had contracted the Zika virus in the territory, the Ministry of Health and Social Development has confirmed five cases of the Zika virus in the Virgin Islands.
9 new cases of Zika bring USVI’s total to 56
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI— The Zika virus, which is continuing to grow as a devastating disease in the Caribbean and Latin America, jumped by 9 new cases in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) this week, according to the Department of Health, bringing the total number of cases to 56.
‘Fogging not a remedy against Chikungunya!’ – Carnel W. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chief Environmental Health Officer Carnel W. Smith has warned that fogging is not a remedy against the mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus and that residents must take the responsibility of removing containers and other receptacles that may gather water from around their premises.
Chickungunya Virus Detected In St. Martin, Virgin Islands On Alert
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Health officials are on alert for the Chickungunya virus, a viral disease transmitted to humans by the bite of infected mosquitoes, after ten confirmed cases have been reported in St. Martin.
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