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USVI lifts indoor mask mandate

- But keeps it in place @ Schools, Ports of Entry & Health Facilities for now
US Virgin Islands (USVI) Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr, during his Monday, March 14, 2022, press briefing lifted the indoor mask mandate in the USVI effective immediately. Photo: Getty Images
The mask mandate remains in place for ports of entry, health facilities, nursing homes and schools in the USVI. Photo: pennstatehelthnews.com
The mask mandate remains in place for ports of entry, health facilities, nursing homes and schools in the USVI. Photo: pennstatehelthnews.com
VI CONSORTIUM

FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- US Virgin Islands (USVI) Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr, during his Monday, March 14, 2022, press briefing lifted the indoor mask mandate in the USVI effective immediately.

The territory is among the last in all of the US to lift the indoor mask mandate; Puerto Rico on Thursday not only lifted its mandate but removed the travel portal requirement for domestic travelers (United States and its territories).

The mask mandate remains in place for ports of entry, health facilities, nursing homes and schools in the USVI. Regarding schools, the governor said his administration and health officials would hold discussions with stakeholders, including the teachers' unions and school administrators to determine a path forward. "We don't want them to feel unsafe coming to work," he said.

Governor Bryan told the Consortium during an interview on Sunday that the USVI Travel Portal would remain in place until at least June.

15 Responses to “USVI lifts indoor mask mandate”

  • rattie (14/03/2022, 18:36) Like (14) Dislike (24) Reply
    We are not out of the woods yet
    • @rattie (14/03/2022, 20:43) Like (13) Dislike (9) Reply
      We are not as yet. Watch something is going to pop up again soon. Even if the BVI Lift indoor mask mandate, I am still going to wear a mask. That is my choice. Honestly, I feel like a fish out of water without wearing a mask.
      • Secret Bear (15/03/2022, 07:15) Like (8) Dislike (4) Reply
        Then by all means continue to wear a mask, but leave me alone. If your business wants to continue to mandate masks, feel free. I'll take my business elsewhere. Why do people think they have the right to take away freedom of choice for the rest of us just because you feel uncomfortable? That' s not how a free society is supposed to work.
      • Lily Ann (15/03/2022, 15:13) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
        That's Fauci and Gates plan, to have ayo like sheep !!! Yall can't break away even if they came and tell ayo that covid was fake !!! Yall will still wear masks
  • WOW (14/03/2022, 19:10) Like (24) Dislike (13) Reply
    Bvi will always run last until we change these slow slavery minded leaders
  • just asking (14/03/2022, 19:59) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    Are we gonna be next?..
  • c (14/03/2022, 21:41) Like (17) Dislike (4) Reply
    Most places in the BVI keep their mask on their chin anyway. We’re done.
  • Greg (15/03/2022, 00:20) Like (5) Dislike (13) Reply
    I am so tired of telling people to put the mask over their noses as well as their chins. You would think by now everyone would know how to wear a mask. Lifting the mask in indoor places right now is too soon and I feel another outbreak is coming again. I just want these viruses to go away!
    • Secret Bear (15/03/2022, 07:22) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
      I'll tell you a secret: we do know what we're supposed to do. We just don't, because we know masks are useless and we'd rather breathe.

      "Too soon?" It's been TWO YEARS. These viruses are not "going away." They are here forever, and cases will rise and fall the same way the flu rises and falls. Take off your flimsy, useless mask and live your life.
  • them (15/03/2022, 00:29) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
    Wellsah. Is them (USA) make the virus so let them be the first to do what they want
    • BVI tourist (16/03/2022, 15:08) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Them - uh, no. The virus is from CHINA! We (USA) made the vaccine. You're welcome.
  • Secret Bear (15/03/2022, 07:11) Like (18) Dislike (2) Reply
    BVI needs to follow suit, stat. Masks should become a recommendation, not a diktat. Government has no business forcing masks on private individuals and businesses anymore. The emergency is over.
  • Help me make it make sense. (16/03/2022, 05:39) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    IM HERR READING THESE POSTS AND WONDERING HOW STUPID CAN PEOPLE GET? THAT CARVIN MALONE AND HIS VALUABLE VACCINE HAVE TURNED ALOT OF YOU ALL STUPID!!!! DONT YOU THINK IF THE COVID WAS REAL AND THE MASK WEARING AND VACCINE WERE SO EFFECTIVE THAT THIS PANDEMIC WOULDVE BEEN OVER BY NOW?? HELP ME TO MAKE THIS MAKE SENSE PLEASE!!
  • If, just if (16/03/2022, 13:25) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    ...you can smell a fart through one's underwear, pants or skirt and mask, how can a mask protect you from an airborne virus. Do not tell me about droplets because if the droplets get on the mask then the mask is compromised.


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