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.

A Territory-wide 24-hour curfew will be implemented for a period of 14 days commencing April 2.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has announced the extension of the COVID-19 Curfew to April 16.

The Government of the Virgin Islands has put measures in place for accommodations to be made for persons who are in the Territory visiting and may need assistance in extending their stay until the all clear is given.