Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone reported that there are no active cases of COVID-19 in the British Virgin Islands.

Dog owners are to ensure that their pets are always leashed to ensure the safety and peace of mind of beach goers as dogs are allowed on the Territory’s beaches between 6:00 am. and 8:00 a.m.

The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has received a new Cepheid GeneXpert machine and cartridges/tests from the United Kingdom Foreign and Commonwealth Office that will enhance the Territory’s ability to carry out COVID-19 testing.

Entertainment and accommodation facilities are among those businesses to remain temporarily closed in accordance with the Curfew Act, 2017, Imposition of a Curfew (No.17) Order, 2020.

Residents can now access primary care services at the BVIHSA community clinics around the Territory including prescription drop offs and pickups.

La limitación de visitas al Hospital Dr. D. Orlando Smith se ha reinstalado con efecto inmediato a medida que la Autoridad de Servicios de Salud de las IVB continúa instituyendo medidas para reducir el impacto de COVID-19.

Limited visitation at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital has been re-instated effective immediately as the BVI Health Services Authority continues to institute measures to reduce the impact of COVID-19.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone reports confirmation of case number 8 of COVID-19 in the British Virgin Islands.

A flight carrying vital laboratory equipment, testing kits, five ventilators, six inflatable isolation wards and hospital beds arrived in the Territory on May 12.

Se alienta a todas las personas que residen en las Islas Vírgenes a participar en la encuesta COVID-19 del Territorio para ayudar a los funcionarios de Salud Pública a determinar el conocimiento y la comprensión del público sobre la enfermedad.