Rapid antigen testing is now officially part of the Territory’s COVID 19 screening process. This alternative coronavirus testing option was rolled out on Friday 23 July at the Road Town Ferry terminal. Minister for Health and Social Development Hon. CarvinMalone was onsite to witness the rollout; and announced that he is happy that the Territory is finally able … Continued
The Ministry of Health and Social Development has received an additional 3,040 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine from the United Kingdom. Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone said he was extremely pleased with the UK’s commitment to making sure that the Territory receives the supply of vaccines necessary to vaccinate the entire … Continued
The vaccination initiative entitled ‘Operation Protect Each Other’ has received significant praise after amounting for approximately 77% of the nearly 2500 vaccinations that occurred in the territory over an 8-day period. These statistics were revealed by Premier Andrew Fahie who made the disclosure during a recent COVID-19 update to the territory. According to the premier, … Continued
Premier Andrew Fahie while linking some of the misfortunes from past governments as part of the reason for having ministerial political advisors, said the initiative will not cost the taxpayers any additional money and will not amount to the $1 million figure as suggested by the Opposition Leader. Premier Fahie made the statement during a … Continued
Nearly 50 percent of member businesses who responded to a recent survey conducted by BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association (BVICCHA) have said that they support requiring employee vaccination. The BVICCHA revealed those statistics in a recent publication which also said that 63 percent of members support vaccination, over 90 percent of member respondents … Continued
Since the advent of the recent surge, nurses at the Covid-19 ward at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital have been working overtime and under immense pressure to care for patients infected with the virus. But their efforts have not gone without notice. Social activist Kishma Penn & a few others are ensuring that nurses … Continued
Only immediate family members will be allowed to view the body of loved ones who passed from COVID-19 and it can only be done while at the funeral home. This message was relayed by the Minister for Health Carvin Malone, who updated the territory on the new protocols for all COVID-19 related burials and funerals … Continued
Residents in the British Virgin Islands under the ages of 18 to 12 will now have a chance to get vaccinated with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine through the BVI-USVI joint initiative which is set to commence this week. Minister for Health Carvin Malone made the announcement during a recent media conference where he said that … Continued
Results from the Caribbean Public Health Agency have revealed that the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus has not been detected to be in the British Virgin Islands. This was revealed by the Acting Chief Medical Officer of the Ministry of Health Dr. Ronald Georges who made the statement during a recent COVID-19 update to … Continued
Fellow Virgin Islanders, we are all currently living through a terrifying experience, one that not only affects us, but all of humanity. This pandemic knows no age, race, social status, or religion. We are faced with many uncertainties not only about the future of our country but also our children’s future. COVID has taken a … Continued
