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It has been confirmed that the acting Chief Executive Officer Mrs. Cedorene Patricia Malone-Smith and Human Resources Manager Mr. Levor Lettsome at the BVI Health Services Authority have been abruptly sent on non-disciplinary leave. 284 Media delayed reporting on the matter as our newsroom reached out to Health Minister Hon. Carvin Malone who assured that … Continued

COVID-19 testing to be done tomorrow and Friday for all persons who were in recent contact with the Premier and Deputy Premier after they both tested positive for the coronavirus. This was announced in a media bulletin from the Government of the Virgin Islands which said the testing will be done on December 30 and … Continued

In a media release issued today December 29th, 2021. The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) is notifying the public that in light of the current uptick of active COVID 19 cases within the Territory a decision was made to briefly suspend visitation to the inpatient units and emergency room of the Dr. D. … Continued

COVID-19 cases in the British Virgin Islands continue to climb with total active cases now reaching 256 with more than 85% of the total cases on the mainland of Tortola. This was confirmed by the Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ronald Georges in a statement issued on Tuesday December 28, where he said the outbreak … Continued

The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) is reintroducing precautionary measures as a response to the current uptick in Covid-19 cases. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the BVIHSA has introduced a number of protocols to address various pandemic-related scenarios. In consideration of the current spike in COVID positive cases, the management Team of the … Continued

Both the Premier and Deputy Premier of the British Virgin Islands have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. In a late statement on Christmas Eve, Premier Andrew Fahie informed the public that he had tested positive for the virus after being in close contact with Deputy Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley who previously tested positive for … Continued

The Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus has been linked to the current coronavirus spike in the British Virgin Islands, with cases now totaling 143. This was revealed in a statement issued by the Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ronald Georges on Friday December 24. He said of the positive samples sent to the Caribbean … Continued

Premier Andrew Fahie says he will be working with all District and At-Large representatives during the Christmas period to ensure that no mouth in the BVI is left unfed with his Cultural and Tourism Christmas Extravaganza which is scheduled for tomorrow December 25. Premier Fahie made the comments during a recent virtual session of the … Continued

In a recent press advisory, the Social Security and NHI offices issued a statement to clients. The release stated, “The British Virgin Islands Social Security Board and National Health Insurance would like to inform the public that our offices will be closed until further notice.” The advisory further asked the public to “monitor our social … Continued

In a recent public advisory, The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority announced the temporary closure of the Pharmacy at the Dr. Orlando Hospital. The temporary closure begins today December 24th-December 29th, 2021. Marketing and Public Relations Manager of the BVI Health Services Authority, Mr. Damion Grange has confirmed with 284 Media that it is … Continued