The three most recent COVID-related deaths have all been identified as senior citizens.
The Ministry of Health and Social Development made the confirmation in a media release issued on Thursday February 10.
“The deceased are a 91-year-old female and an 82-year-old male who died on February 6 and an 87-year old female who died on February 8,” the release stated.
Speaking on the deceased, Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ronald Georges said that the elderly persons with chronic diseases and immunocompromised persons are particularly vulnerable to the complications of COVID-19.
He said, “Vulnerable persons should make a special effort to adhere to the public health protocols and avail themselves of opportunities to get vaccinated and boosted to lower their vulnerability to the severe impacts of COVID-19.”
The latest information now means that a total of 17 elderly persons have succumbed to COVID-19 in the BVI so far this year.
The ministry continues to encourage residents to get vaccinated or boosted and to adhere to the existing COVID-19 protocols.