Topic: Health Services, Novel Coronavirus, Public Health | Posted By: aphillip
Monday, 30 March 2020 - 2:16pm
Greetings Virgin Islanders and friends. Consistent with the Government’s commitment to keep you informed I am pleased to present our weekly updates on the Territory’s response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. In the interest of your safety, this week, however, is different because as a Territory, we have been asked to stay at home except for persons authorized.
Topic: Novel Coronavirus, Public Health | Posted By: aphillip
Friday, 27 March 2020 - 11:01am
The Ministry of Health and Social Development as per the recommendation of the World Health Organization is advising those persons who may experience fever, aches and pain as a result of COVID-19, that acetaminophen or paracetamol tablets or elixir is the choice of treatment.
Topic: Fire and Rescue, Novel Coronavirus, Public Health | Posted By: aphillip
Thursday, 26 March 2020 - 4:34pm
The public is advised to refrain from backyard burning due to the health impact on the community and to reduce the risk of the Coronavirus Disease COVID-19.
Topic: Ministry of Health, Novel Coronavirus, Public Health | Posted By: DSmith
Wednesday, 25 March 2020 - 8:51pm
The Ministry of Health and Social Development confirmed the first two imported cases of the coronavirus disease COVID-19 in the British Virgin Islands.
Topic: Environmental Health, Novel Coronavirus, Public Health | Posted By: lstevens
Tuesday, 24 March 2020 - 10:59am
De acuerdo con la Ordenanza de salud pública (CAP. 194), todos los negocios, servicios e instalaciones recreativas deben cumplir para cerrar a las 8:00 p.m.
Topic: Environmental Health, Novel Coronavirus, Public Health | Posted By: lstevens
Tuesday, 24 March 2020 - 9:53am
Se aconseja a las personas que han viajado recientemente hacia o desde Asia, Reino Unido, Estados Unidos de América, Europa y otras islas del Caribe, a las Islas Vírgenes Británicas que se pongan en cuarentena y permanezcan en sus hogares durante un período de 14 días.
Topic: Environmental Health, Novel Coronavirus, Public Health | Posted By: lstevens
Tuesday, 24 March 2020 - 9:38am
Se le notifica al público que, de conformidad con la Ordenanza de salud pública (CAP. 194), se ha prohibido las reuniones no esenciales de 20 personas o más, desde el lunes 23 de marzo hasta el viernes 17 de abril.
Topic: Ministry of Health, Novel Coronavirus, Public Health | Posted By: DSmith
Monday, 23 March 2020 - 7:25pm
The Government of the Virgin Islands has provided a personal guide for the preparation against COVID-19 to help keep yourself and your loved ones safe.
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?
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:
