The Government of the Virgin Islands continues to receive support from the United Kingdom in its COVID-19 vaccine campaign and will be hosting a visit from the UK Healthcare Ambassador to the Overseas Territories Professor Ian Cumming.

Residents of Virgin Gorda are invited to a public meeting on Wednesday, June 9 at the Old Yard Village Conference Room at 5:30 p.m.to discuss COVID-19 vaccines.

Officials at the Ministry of Health and Social Development are advising the public that the interval between COVID-19 vaccine doses is being shortened to 4 to 8 weeks.

The Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) led by the Ministry of Health and Social Development has received partial scholarships in the amount of $10,000 courtesy the BVI Rotary family.

Officials at the Ministry of Health and Social Development are alerting residents of an increase in the level of gastroenteritis also known as gastro in the British Virgin Islands.

Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone has announced recent Cabinet decisions to change the border requirements to enter the British Virgin Islands.

Persons who received the first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine are reminded to schedule their second dose at least 10 weeks apart.

Residents are invited to receive their first or second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine at the Riteway Food Market located in Pasea on Saturday, April 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Residents on Tortola, particularly in the Long Look area are invited to a COVID-19 Vaccine presentation at the Long Look Methodist Church Hall on Sunday, April 25.

The HEOC [Health Emergency Operation Centre] presented an update on the COVID-19 situation, including vaccination coverage, along with various considerations for modifying the border entry requirements for travelers who have been fully vaccinated.