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Decline in uptake of compulsory childhood vaccines in VI- BVIHSA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- From the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has noticed a drastic reduction in children receiving compulsory childhood vaccines. It is also alarming that even now the trend continues, especially with the resurgence of diseases such as polio and measles.
Governor Rankin takes 2nd COVID-19 booster; 4th jab in total
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor John J. Rankin, CMG has taken his 2nd booster against COVID-19 and has urged persons to also get immunised against the Covid-19 virus.
Vaccine mandates in the OTs
Thomas C. Famous
Across the world, countries have had to put in Covid-19 mandates to stem the rate of infections.
COVID economy
Thomas C. Famous
A few weeks ago, an announcement was made by the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stating that those who are fully vaccinated would no longer have to wear a mask inside of a store/restaurant.
Heated debate over vaccination; Hon Skelton says do it!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Many spoke to our newsroom but declined to go on record; however, there are a growing number of parents in the Territory who have refused to have their children vaccinated.