The Ministry of Health and Social Development has issued a health alert as a result of an increased level of gastroenteritis reported in the Territory.

Public Officers are being reminded of the importance of their well-being in order to carry out everyday duties as they participate in Public Service Wellness Week.

The Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is inviting all public officers to participate in Public Service Wellness Week being observed from Monday, November 16 to Friday, November 20 under the theme “Commit to be fit:  Mind, Body and Soul.”

The public is advised that the maximum number of persons for all gatherings has increased to 100 persons. 

Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone has announced Cabinet’s decision to require certified RT-PCR Testing at various intervals and sites for all arriving travelers to the Territory.

Good day and God’s Blessings to everyone. As we continue to move forward toward reopening our borders to welcome visitors on December 1, 2020.

I extend greeting to everyone. Before I address the Quarantine Protocols Related to Health; as Minister with responsibility for Health and Social Development with the overall lead for tackling the dynamics of the COVID-19 pandemic, I am pleased to provide you with the latest status report on our Territory’s situation.

Chief Fire Officer, Mr. Zebalon McLean said the dangers of backyard and outdoor burning were the main focus of activities to observe this year’s Fire Safety Awareness Week.

The Social Distancing Task Force is in full operation as of October 5 to enforce the provisions of the Public Health (Covid-19 Control and Suppression Measures) (No. 7) Order, 2020.

Employee Health Manager at the BVI Health Services Authority Mrs. Helen Frett has said that the authority has employed a number of strategies to improve the health and safety of its staff and patients as it joins the rest of the world in observing World Patient Safety Day.