Local civic organisations joined the Government of the Virgin Islands to assist vulnerable groups with getting food and other essentials prior to the COVID-19 24-hour lockdown.

Over 400 residents received assistance through the expansion of social services offered in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Commissioner of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Michael Matthews has outlined the procedure for reporting deaths of individuals at home as the Territory continues a 14-day shut down to control the spread of COVID-19.

Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone has announced the implementation of a Waste Management Strategy for the Territory.

The public is reminded to do its part and stay at home to minimise the risk of community spread of COVID-19 in the British Virgin Islands.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development confirms that the 17 persons under investigation have tested negative for COVID-19.

The British Virgin Islands is now under a 14-day shut down to control the further spread of COVID-19 in the Territory.

House-to-house waste collection will begin on Monday, April 6 during the 24-hour curfew implemented for the next 14 days.

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture is conducting a survey to gather information about remote learning access in the Territory.

The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is notifying the public that COVID-19 results are immediately sent to the Chief Medical Officers at the Ministries of Health, who are responsible for the dissemination.