Stakeholders Meeting To Address COVID-19 Surge And Protocol Updates

Wednesday, 12 January 2022 - 4:43pm

The Ministry of Health and Social Development and the Health Emergency Operations Center – Unified Command will be hosting a virtual stakeholders meeting tomorrow Thursday January 13 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Statement By Chief Medical Officer - December 31 COVID-19 Update

Friday, 31 December 2021 - 1:07pm

Good Day residents of the Virgin Islands, a happy holiday season to all. 

Today, on behalf of the Ministry of Health and Social Development, itis for us to inform you of the continued rise in cases in the current outbreak of COVID-19 in the Virgin Islands. 

Updated Statement By Acting Chief Medical Officer- COVID-19 Update for December 28

Tuesday, 28 December 2021 - 11:02am

Today, the Ministry of Health and Social Development is informing the public of the continued rise in cases in the current outbreak of the Delta variant of COVID-19 in the Territory. 

Statement By Acting Chief Medical Officer - COVID-19 Update

Friday, 24 December 2021 - 2:07pm

Today, the Ministry of Health and Social Development is informing the public that we are currently experiencing an increase of transmission of COVID-19 in the Territory associated with the Delta variant. 

Residents would have noticed a gradual increase in active cases over the last two months.  In particular, over the last two weeks cases have risen from an average of around 40 closer to 100 active cases.

Honourable Malone - Covid Update - Arrival Of Pfizer Vaccine

Friday, 17 December 2021 - 9:12am

Season greetings is extended to everyone in the Virgin Islands, the region and the world. Thank you Governor Rankin.   I acknowledge the presence of the Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Georges. I am your Minister for Health and Social Development, Carvin Malone.  

Gyms Schools And Workplaces Adhere To Covid-19 Measures

Wednesday, 1 December 2021 - 3:37pm

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is advising the public to remain vigilant amid recent increases in COVID-19 positive cases in the Territory.

Sick Persons Should Immediately Self-Isolate

Wednesday, 1 December 2021 - 2:29pm

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is advising the public to remain vigilant amid recent increases in COVID-19 positive cases in the Territory. 

Public Urged To Follow Covid Protocols This Holiday Season

Friday, 26 November 2021 - 9:56am

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is urging the public to remain vigilant, adhere to COVID public health protocols and take all necessary precautions during this festive season.

Spread Awareness Stop Antimicrobial Resistance

Wednesday, 24 November 2021 - 4:35pm

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is encouraging the community to do its part to reduce vulnerability to Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).

British Virgin Islands Announce No Entry Testing for Fully Vaccinated Travellers

Wednesday, 24 November 2021 - 10:11am

The Government of the Virgin Islands announced via the Official Virgin Islands Gazette on 16 November, that fully vaccinated arrivals in the Territory are no longer required to test for COVID-19 upon arrival.  Travellers would have to produce a negative result for a RT-PCR or approved rapid antigen SARS CoV-2 test taken no later than 48 hours before arrival in the Territory. 

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