The British Virgin Islands has detected two new cases of COVID-19. This was confirmed yesterday August 17th by the Minister of Health, Carvin Malone.
Both cases were imported during the repatriation process, however, they were placed in mandatory quarantine upon arrival and tested 14- days after in accordance with health protocols.
According to the Minister, both persons will remain in isolation while being treated for the virus.
Honorable Malone said, “I take this opportunity to extend best wishes to both individuals for a full and rapid recovery. This is another instance where our investments in various border control measures are serving the intended purpose of detecting imported cases and containing them in ways that limit the possibility of person-to-person community transmission of the virus in the Territory.”
The Minister of Health also applauded the continuous effort of the Joint Task Force, which guards against the illegal entry of persons who can easily retard the territory’s success rate in response to Covid-19.
To date the territory has confirmed a total of 9 cases of Covid-19 inclusive of 8 recoveries, 1 death and 2 active cases.