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2 new deaths from COVID-19 in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Two persons in the Virgin Islands (VI) have lost their lives due to COVID-19 complications, bringing the total deaths due to the virus in the territory to 42.
Omicron: 'Vaxxed' persons having milder symptoms, recovering faster– Dr Georges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With Omicron named the culprit behind the Virgin Islands' latest COVID-19 surge, the variant is impacting the vaccinated and the unvaccinated in different ways, according to the territory’s Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ronald E. Georges.
Viking Orion Cruise Ship makes inaugural call to VI
WICKHAM’S CAY 1, Tortola, VI- Much to the delight of especially vendors and taxi drivers who have felt the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic that brought cruise tourism to a screeching halt since early last year, 2020, a cruise ship of over 350 passengers made its first call to Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park in the Virgin Islands today, Sunday, October 24, 2021.
Application process for ‘fully vaccinated’ to be automated on travel portal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said there would be an additional perk for fully vaccinated persons seeking travel approval on the BVI Gateway Portal.
No mask wearing for fully vaccinated persons - CDC
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Persons fully vaccinated against COVID-19 don't have to wear masks when performing such activities as riding bikes, jogging alone, hiking, walking or gathering in small groups, said federal health authorities Tuesday, April 27, 2021, marking another major easing of restrictions on the path toward normalcy for the inoculated.