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UPDATE: 6 more recover as VI down to 10 active COVID-19 cases

- 7 positive cases on Tortola & 3 on vessels
The Virgin Islands is down to 16 active positive COVID-19 cases, as 4 persons have recovered since the last update given on April 8, 2021. Photo: dailypakistan.com
According to the Territory's Epidemiological Summary of April 13, 2021, there are actually 10 active cases of COVID-19 in the territory. Photo: Facebook
According to the Territory's Epidemiological Summary of April 13, 2021, there are actually 10 active cases of COVID-19 in the territory. Photo: Facebook
The Virgin Islands now has 16 active cases of COVID-19, with 4 persons recovering since the last update of April 8, 2021. Photo: VINO/File
The Virgin Islands now has 16 active cases of COVID-19, with 4 persons recovering since the last update of April 8, 2021. Photo: VINO/File
Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), right, appeared as a guest on the Morning Braff Show on Tola Radio VI with host Floyd Burnett aka ‘Heritage’ on April 13, 2021. Photo: Facebook
Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), right, appeared as a guest on the Morning Braff Show on Tola Radio VI with host Floyd Burnett aka ‘Heritage’ on April 13, 2021. Photo: Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Recoveries from COVID-19 in the Virgin Islands continue, as there are now 10 active cases in the Territory, according to the latest official update by the Government of the Virgin Islands today, April 14, 2021.

It was only yesterday, April 13, 2021, that Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) had announced that the VI had 16 active cases since 4 had recovered since the last update given on April 8, 2021.

According to the Territory's Epidemiological Summary of April 13, 2021; however, there are actually 10 active cases of COVID-19 in the territory.

7 of the cases are on Tortola and 3 on vessels at undisclosed locations.

This means that of the 187 cases recorded in the territory, there have been 176 recoveries. One person died of the virus last year, 2020.

33, 578 persons have been tested for the virus at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital Laboratory. 

See previous article published April 13, 2021

VI down to 16 active COVID-19 cases; 4 recover

The Virgin Islands is down to 16 active positive COVID-19 cases, as 4 persons have recovered since the last update given on April 8, 2021.

This was revealed by Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) while a guest on the Morning Braff Show on Tola Radio VI with host Floyd Burnett aka ‘Heritage’.

“Right now, today when I got my numbers, we are, thank God have moved down to 16 active positive cases. We were at 20 but 4 have recovered. Thank God for that,” Premier Fahie said.

Nearly 9000 vaccinated

Honourable Fahie also said almost 9000 persons have now been vaccinated.

The Premier was at the time responding to a question of the possibility of day trips to St Thomas, US Virgin Islands once the seaports reopen to international operations on April 15, 2021.

He said while it may be possible to return the same day from St Thomas, persons would still have to observe a 4-day quarantine once they return to the VI.

He suggested the quarantine could be removed; however, once the majority of the territory is vaccinated.

41 Responses to “UPDATE: 6 more recover as VI down to 10 active COVID-19 cases”

  • Handful of you and millions of us (13/04/2021, 12:01) Like (52) Dislike (8) Reply
    Why none of these radio station asking what methods are being used so that these people can recover ? Lol smh the games these man does play, y’all can keep these vaccines and these wicked agendas. Let me also say this you see how much of us are not willing to take the vax, that’s how many people in this country are using critical thinking so y’all keep taking us for fools saying these people miraculously recovered like we’re is idiots
    • Lucifer (13/04/2021, 15:38) Like (11) Dislike (28) Reply
      Critical thinking does mean watching some clown on youtube and assuming they know what they are on about. When COVID comes (and it will) maybe your critical thinking can expand beyond some conspiracy nuts on social media
      • @Lucifer (14/04/2021, 09:28) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
        When COVID comes? Are you an alien to earth? You must be if you think it was never here. Father help us
        • @ Lucifer via Feo Gomez (14/04/2021, 11:53) Like (15) Dislike (4) Reply
          Good name cause if you done take your vaccine you will be meeting him soon.
    • @ Handful... (13/04/2021, 15:41) Like (41) Dislike (0) Reply
      They ain’t doing a thing to recover other than letting time pass
  • HDF (13/04/2021, 12:10) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hsf
  • so why (13/04/2021, 12:11) Like (46) Dislike (4) Reply
    We need the vaccine ?
    Wasn’t this always the case minus the asthmatic cases ?
    We will all recover peacefully at our homes won’t we ?
    No wonder his next agenda is to block the sun he knows the sun is giving us immunity.
    • To so why (13/04/2021, 12:30) Like (10) Dislike (14) Reply
      So why don’t you get your information from reliable professional sources, and not from social media blog sites and YouTube videos that traffic in disinformation, fake news, uneducated opinion, and wicked conspiracy theories.

      • @ To So Why (13/04/2021, 15:44) Like (35) Dislike (4) Reply
        Why don’t you check FDA and CDC and you’d see they put a pause on J&J vaccine after several persons developed blood clots.

        They’re not messing with AstraZeneca so they won’t speak on that though UK has paused it as well and hope to get alternatives.
        • Vaccine (14/04/2021, 12:55) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
          READ THIS FROM CBS NEWS ONLINE!!!

          Copenhagen — Denmark announced Tuesday that it would stop using the Oxford University-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine altogether, becoming the first European country to do so over suspected rare but serious side effects. Despite recommendations from the World Health Organization and European medicines watchdog to continue using the inoculation, "Denmark's vaccination campaign will go ahead without the AstraZeneca vaccine," Health Authority director Soren Brostrom said at a news conference.


          Denmark was the first country in Europe to suspend the use of the AstraZeneca jab in its vaccination rollout after reports of rare but serious cases of blood clots among those who had received the vaccine.

          More than a dozen countries followed suit, but all but a few have since resumed use of the vaccine after the European Medicines Agency (EMA) emphasized the benefits of the vaccine and deemed it "safe and effective."

          U.S. recommends "pause" for Johnson & Johnson vaccine
          Denmark had however continued to hold off using the vaccine as it conducted investigations of its own. In Denmark, two cases of thrombosis, one of which was fatal, were linked to vaccinations after more than 140,000 people received the jab produced by the Anglo-Swedish pharmaceutical company.


          In the country of 5.8 million inhabitants, 8% have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and 17% have received a first dose.


          Since suspending use of the AstraZeneca jab in March, Denmark has continued with the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna shots.

          The AstraZeneca suspension delays the country's ambitious vaccine rollout plans, but the health authority said in a statement that the availability of other vaccines combined with the pandemic being under control at the moment meant the inoculation campaign could continue without it.

          France: AstraZeneca for over-55s
          France's government reaffirmed its confidence on Wednesday in the AstraZeneca vaccine as an "essential tool" in the fight against COVID-19, hours after Denmark said it was stopping its use.

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          French government spokesman Gabriel Attal also said the country would stick by its plan to give over-55s the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, which was suspended in the U.S. and South Africa this week over the same kind of rare blood clots seen with the AstraZeneca drug.


          France has already been using the AstraZeneca shot on over-55s and had been planning to boost its campaign with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, which is similar to the AstraZeneca shot.

          That plan appeared to be in jeopardy after Johnson & Johnson said Tuesday that it would delay rollout of the vaccine in Europe after it was suspended in the U.S. But Attal said the government had received a first delivery of 200,000 doses, which "arrived on our territory at the start of the week and are being delivered to GPs (doctors) and pharmacies."

          His remarks came as EU chief Ursula von der Leyen warned the bloc was turning more heavily to BioNTech/Pfizer to make up for suspended Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses and for the longer term.

          THEY ARE SUPPLYING US WITH THE ASTRAZENECA VACCINE!!!
    • Rubber Duck (13/04/2021, 14:13) Like (13) Dislike (20) Reply
      More than 10 times the population of the BVI have died of Covid in Brazil.

      It is very sunny in Brazil.
  • V.islander (13/04/2021, 12:16) Like (8) Dislike (15) Reply
    I'd really appreciate it if you guys would write B.V.I & not "V.I" , afterall the V.i is more like all collectively and I'm pretty sure the "V.I" isn't nowhere close to that specific number stated..
    • Go Way (13/04/2021, 18:06) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
      We should all write and identify ourselves as indicated on our passports and birthcerificates. This is especially true for the USVI. The USA has a habit of seizing and relegating others to lower status and too many go along but continue to complain when in fact we willingly cooperate or opt out. Ex. THEY ARE NOT America but claims the distinction and title.
      We are the VI. They are the USVI.
    • Read (14/04/2021, 12:06) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      And I'd really appreciate if you read your constitution and understand that the proper and legal name is the Virgin Islands. Check your passport. There is no "British" in either.
    • strupz (15/04/2021, 06:19) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      First of all the British Virgin Island is the original and is still called the Virgin Islands legally. Go and learn your history. When The USVI say VI it’s no problem to you though..
  • Peaches (13/04/2021, 12:29) Like (29) Dislike (3) Reply
    @so why I spoke about Bill Gates, plans to block the sun on another news article and I was looked at as crazy. These sheep are not researching for themselves. They are only drinking the Koolaid...Ayo will hear...
    • Sorry Peaches (13/04/2021, 14:42) Like (4) Dislike (24) Reply
      But I think you are reading and believing conspiracy theories...
    • @PEACHES (14/04/2021, 02:13) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
      Actually I got it from you did my own research and can now make comment regarding that.
      Thanks for sharing and keeping us woke .
    • Rubber Duck (14/04/2021, 15:00) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
      You are right, Gates did venture to suggest that we should block the sun to prevent global warming. Obviously as useless an idea as his lousy software.
  • Doctor No (13/04/2021, 13:18) Like (4) Dislike (14) Reply
    Sounds like you already drank it.
    • @ Doctor No (13/04/2021, 15:45) Like (22) Dislike (0) Reply
      In case you missed it, Gates is trying to block the sun

      https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.forbes.com/sites/arielcohen/2021/01/11/bill-gates-backed-climate-solution-gains-traction-but-concerns-linger/amp/
  • bvi (13/04/2021, 15:17) Like (28) Dislike (0) Reply
    WHAT ABOUT THE SO-CALLED CASES FROM THE SEA COW'S BAY FUNERAL? WE HAVEN'T HEARD ANYTHING TO THIS DAY!
    • No one will die. (13/04/2021, 16:24) Like (31) Dislike (0) Reply
      By this time next week all or most will recover,,, nothing to fear. We good.
    • gfdfdggfdgfdgfdg (14/04/2021, 13:56) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      You right so-called. All who were tested are negative including me.
    • bvi (14/04/2021, 17:17) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
      Yes has anyone been fined from the Sea Cows Bay funeral?
  • Laddyy (13/04/2021, 17:04) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Thanks!
  • Davis (14/04/2021, 06:41) Like (1) Dislike (36) Reply
    Time for some competition in the funeral business! 2022 will be a busy year when all the unvaccinated BVI folks are dying from Covid.
    • @Davis (14/04/2021, 09:37) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply
      As there is a GOD up above.....Be careful you are not a part of that number since you think that your vaccine can conquer death. Bet your life on it
    • @David (14/04/2021, 11:40) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
      Put Your Faith In GOD..Mankind can't save you with their experimental vaccines...they themselves know what it will do to u and to fool people that they have the cure for corona and can't find the cure for cancer and cancer been killing people longer than this corona fake virus...Tell them go look for the cure to fight against ALL SICKNESS & DISEASES out here...Otherwise Stop Encourage People To Take BS In Their Bodies...Come Up With A NATURAL REMEDY & Do More Research & Stop Feed People Lies

      ~FREEDOM DOESN'T EXIST IF NATURE IS ILLEGAL~
  • wd (14/04/2021, 11:52) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    How many people were tested?
    • @wd (14/04/2021, 12:08) Like (2) Dislike (10) Reply
      To date in the BVI. 35,354 tests done. 187 positive cases. 1 death. For anyone who listened to the debate yesterday and heard a very inflated statement that 'perhaps 5000 have immunity through having the disease' - please compare that with the actual numbers we have recorded. JUST 187 people have tested positive so far. This is very low and down to our ability to shut our borders and protect ourselves. We have very little chance of reaching a heard immunity without vaccination. BUT we are now opening up. More people will be exposed. Many are saying the BVI is 'blessed' and we don't need the vaccine... we have vitamin D and good health. Yes we have Vitamin D, we also have one of the highest obesity rates per head of the population in the world. We also have a garbage dump that constantly spews out toxic fumes doing who knows what to our raspatory systems. We also have high rates of asthma. We WILL need it. Lets just hope we still have access to a vaccine when the time comes.....
  • oh really (14/04/2021, 12:02) Like (4) Dislike (10) Reply
    How soon will you be able to recover?? What don't make sense is even though they so called say you recovered from the virus doesn't mean that you would be safe cause it was once in your body chances are you can still get it again cause it never say the vaccine prevents they only say you will recover...When any type of vaccine reach its expiration date it that's when the vaccines going take full control over your body..Look at how soon they have the expiration dates set for these vaccines that they are making..A Vaccine Should Be One Shot not 2,3 n 4 shots...that one shot should be enough for your body why inject so many shots into your body and still it not preventing anything...They will keep saying people recover but only the time will tell..."I did it to save my country"
    • @Oh Really (14/04/2021, 13:47) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
      Some of the vaccines given to children under two in this territory require 2 doses spaced apart.... nobody questions those. All of the vaccinations given to you as a child would have passed their 'expiration date' by now... please lets us know how those took 'full control over your body'.....
      • oh really (14/04/2021, 22:12) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
        Vaccines Are Not Good Period No Matter How They Twist & Turn It..you get vaccinated when you are a baby and they telling you is to prevent you from getting sick whether the cold, flu etc that's bs cause they still get sick and often too for example: (daycare) Unlike me I never got vaccinated ever in my life and I will never plan to do it neither...So I'm pretty sure my body is far more healthier than yours and I'm sticking with my natural products, vitamins, my natural herbs and eating healthy that's definitely ah plus..."GOD IS MY PROTECTOR" AND THAT'S FINAL...
  • Full salary (14/04/2021, 13:43) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
    These full salary doing well people always on here spreading their negativity and selfishness, tying to stop progress.
    • Peaches (15/04/2021, 07:21) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      @Full salary you are blinded and foolish to think that this vaccine will bring back prosperity.
  • lol (14/04/2021, 15:05) Like (38) Dislike (3) Reply
    More people got sick from the vaccine than COVID, where are those cases? If we counting 'cases' let's count 'cases'.
  • Trini news (15/04/2021, 00:07) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Trini man paralyzed after taking Astra Z
    From waist down family upset
    Chk it your self or I can link it .....
  • Be Observant (15/04/2021, 08:09) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    That's why they come on the news site talking crap buh 2nd dose going be a different vaccine and still telling yuh you could continue taking the same vaccine from before if you want but why?? Questions that need answers otherwise it don't make sense...I Say Them Is Wicked!!! Have A Mind Of Your Own Don't Let People Tell You Different From What You Know...It Could Be A Pastor, scientist, politician as long as you ain name GOD I don't have to listen to any lies from anyone of you...So now send the link let us see the type of Leaders We Have Here In The B.V.I..."I did it to save my country"
  • jah know (17/04/2021, 07:16) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Look at recovery rates by the unvaccinated ppl, don't be blinded and fooled to take his vaccine. WE DONT "NEED" IT!!!


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