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.

Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone has reported that the total active COVID-19 cases in the Territory are now down to 28 since his last update on September 10.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development received a donation of 3000 children and adult face masks from the Lion’s Club of Tortola.

Residents of the Virgin Islands are advised to be vigilant against counterfeit hand sanitisers that are being sold on the market.

Greetings to everyone and thank you for joining us as I bring you another status report on the Territory’s COVID-19 situation and response.  In this update I will also provide an update on decisions taken at a Special Cabinet Meeting that was held on the 3^rd of September.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie is urging persons exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 to call the medical hotline and get tested. 

My dear Virgin Islands people, a pleasant good day and God’s blessings to you and your families.  I know that the vast majority of you, as well as myself, are concerned about the growing number of COVID-19 cases as of late.