BVI records uptick in COVID cases
The British Virgin Islands is experiencing an increase in the number of persons testing positive for COVID-19 at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital.
This is according to the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) who said in a statement on Friday, September 1, that this reported increase is a reminder that the coronavirus persists and that caution and proactive measures to ensure health and safety must continue.
The BVIHSA did not specify the number of active cases in the territory but said it continues to monitor persons presenting with the virus and remains alert to protect the health and safety of residents and visitors.
“We must remain steadfast in our commitment to battling this virus and safeguarding the wellbeing of residents by adhering to recommended safety measures and staying informed,” said Acting Chief Executive Officer of the BVIHSA, Dr June Samuel.
As the Omicron variant and other strains of the virus continue to circulate, the BVIHSA is encouraging residents to:
Maintain Proper Hand Hygiene: Regularly wash hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer for at least 20 seconds.
Wear Masks indoors and in Crowded Places: Masks should be worn in indoor settings and crowded places, especially when physical distancing is not feasible. This step helps protect both individuals and the wider community.
Practice Physical Distancing: Maintain a safe distance of 3 to 6 feet from others, particularly in crowded or enclosed spaces.
Monitor Symptoms: Stay attuned to any symptoms of COVID-19, such as fever, cough, shortness of breath, headaches, dizziness or loss of taste or smell. If symptoms arise, individuals should seek testing and follow appropriate health guidance.
Follow Official Health Guidelines: Keep up to date with the latest health advisories from reputable sources, such as the BVIHSA, the Ministry of Health & Social Development, and other relevant health authorities.
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Here it comes again. Let us see how this one plays out for all who wrongfully bad mouth the government for how they handled it the last time.
It’s the only way to stay safe.
We are not falling for this again, go away with your fear mongering!
Just so ayo know, we don’t care! aint nobody got time with this; life done hard enough already.
Wondering why no numbers are being published
CDC Risk Assessment Summary for SARS CoV-2 Sublineage BA.2.86 August 23, 2023, 10:10 AM EDT
BA.2.86 may be more capable of causing infection in people who have previously had COVID-19 or who have received COVID-19 vaccines.
https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/whats-new/covid-19-variant.html
Vaccine more deadly than the covid which it’s supposed to protect you from
Designed to keep us scared and compliant.
Probably there are no cases. Fear mongering.
Cause dem lying
The herd – we should all be immune by now. Carry on
I just hope this Government don’t talk people couple cents from Social Security to give their Families and Friends again. Please Governor be vigilant and make sure this doesn’t happen again. It’s hard enough already. If you don’t have Brakes, Park your Vehicle. If you can’t pay your Credit card bill, stop ordering. PLEASE!! Ah Beg UNO.
Wow
Why bring out this story if the amount of cases are not in the same story.like really.
Was a healthy being with no physical or neurological problems until they put Astrazeneca and Pfizer into my body. Now, i am half crippled.
Not a position medicine supposedly should find itself in. Medicine should heal, not destroy and kill.
One gets a supposed flu shot , then gets sicker than the actual flu would make one…
What is Going On?
WE ARE NOT OUTTA DEH WOODS YET
Because the are no numbers. They just want to scare us off
I cannot believe the number of ignorant comments made here, denying science and the basis for standard health programs. Let Darwin strike and such ignorance perish through the next serious disease to strike as a pandemic.
I was saying this going to happen after festival. And now they telling you to ok practice social distancing and wear mask.wow
As the war spreads to the entire globe there will be a need to control the masses. Round 1 has already proven that a scared population will fall for anything that promises safety and protection. By weaponizing the protective agent more damage can be done than by bullets and guns and bombs.
There is probably a direct correlation between the gathering of hundreds over a week of carnival festivities and the spread and thus rise of the virus.
Soon, regulation of crowd size, though impossible to ludacrous to impose, may be an idea worth working on.
You get Covid from evil cats and witches at the club
Avoid both and drink bush tea
COVID-19 cases are going up yet the Hospital big wigs see it fit to remove the Staff protect at the Welcome Desk where they are packed like sardines. Just make you think.
COVID never went away. You people got lax and now the new variant is out. People let down their guard.
I had Eris already. No big deal, relax everyone.
I suggest you take a look at the new science and the latest information on all of this.
Fauci lied, people died.
Masks don’t work, natural immunity does.
There is a global spike in excess deaths amongst young vaccinated people – this is confirmed by the insurance actuaries.
The “science” they spouted before was a plan for profit and control. Don’t let it happen again.
The Government has an obligation to give the public the statistics.
It shows how little government care about the population. This is a moment for Transparency. This is not Mrs Iwege department but this is not transparent and do not say thr population will panic
Shame on the Hospital Directors
Poor my BVI
Spe a k for yourself and not ” we “.
Speak for yourself .
Flu season
No more common cold
No
More coughing or sneezing in public or ppl will look at u with hatred
Because they too damn lie!! They were told to say so! They just going with the trend!
How so, when you can still spread and contract the virus even if you’re vaccinated?!
Premier Sl** Wande and the A** Clow Brigade gonna either slow down the economy or shut the Territory down again. We
In trouble buddy
Knowledge is key ayo like to hide information that is why the Premier and others are where they are
TRANSPARENCY is definitely lacking
Why do you hide something like the number of cases … poor management on the osrt ofbthose in charge