While there have been no reported cases of COVID-19 in the British Virgin Islands, after carefully reviewing the clearance procedures at our Ports of Entry and in the best interest of our employees, we are proceeding with the temporary closure of select Ports and suspending our Ambassador Service Program at all Ports of entry.

As the Government of the Virgin Islands continues to work across sectors in a vigorous response to the global Coronavirus (COVID-19),.................

Residents are advised that as of March 10, there will be a restriction policy on visitors and volunteers at all residential facilities under the Social Development Department.

Environmental Health Teams continue to meet with critical stakeholders including ferry operators and representatives of the yachting industry.....

In response to the coronavirus disease COVID-19, the Environmental Health Division is providing the Virgin Islands public on an approved list of disinfectants to be used to clean surfaces.

The Ministry of Health is raising the travel advisory alert from level 1 (Practice Usual Precautions) to level II (Practice Enhanced Precautions) for South Korea, Italy, Iran, Japan, Germany, France and Spain.  

Fellow Virgin Islanders and friends, I am pleased to report that Government agencies continue to work across sectors in a vigorous response to the global coronavirus disease outbreak, (COVID-19).