Topic: Health and Safety, Immigration, Novel Coronavirus | Posted By: npickering
Monday, 23 March 2020 - 2:02pm
The Immigration Department is informing the public that it has implemented social distancing measures in light of the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic and is now only allowing five (5) persons within the lobby area at any given time.
Topic: Ministry of Health, Novel Coronavirus, Public Health | Posted By: npickering
Monday, 23 March 2020 - 1:53pm
Do you know of persons who have recently travelled to or from Asia, United Kingdom, United States of America, Europe and other Caribbean islands into the British Virgin Islands and are not following quarantine guidance?
The BVI Airports Authority wishes to advise the travelling public that in accordance with the instructions of the Government of the Virgin Islands, all airports in the territory will be closed...
Topic: Coordination of Government Policy, Novel Coronavirus, Public Health | Posted By: DSmith
Sunday, 22 March 2020 - 4:49pm
After the Special Sitting of the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands today, the Premier of the Virgin Islands, Honourable Andrew Fahie has officially announced the following:
The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) is updating yachters on the announcement that was issued on 13th March regarding the Ports locations that are processing yacht clearances.
The public is notified that as the BVI Health Services Authority continues to implement precautionary measures to respond to COVID-19, unapproved visitation to the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital will not be permitted.
BVI Nationals and Belongers in the United Kingdom (UK) are asked to monitor and adhere to the UK Government's guidance on the COVID -19 outbreak which is available at www.gov.uk.
Topic: Health and Safety, Health Services, Novel Coronavirus | Posted By: npickering
Friday, 20 March 2020 - 5:42pm
A number of changes have been made to the operation of the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital and community health services as a result of the activation of the BVI Health Services Authority’s Hospital Incident Command System in response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).