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September is Alzheimer’s Month and President of the VI Alzheimer’s Association Ryan Geluk says they continue their awareness efforts in the territory. Geluk is encouraging persons to monitor their health and adopt healthier lifestyles. He said based on statistics, several persons are at a high risk factor of Alzheimer’s Disease. Today is World Alzheimers Day […]
Public Health Officials are concerned about more than 30 new cases of Covid-19 which have been detected in the local community. This was revealed by Health Minister Carvin Malone during a live broadcast on Monday. Minister Malone said while there have been some recoveries, there is still cause for concern because of the local community […]
A 20-year-old male patient of the Behavioural Ward of Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital was rescued from the waters adjacent to the Road Town Ferry Terminal, thanks to the heroic efforts of officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force. The Police Information Office said that on Sunday morning, officers of the Marine Unit and […]
With the level of vaccine hesitancy among the population, health officials are to embark on a survey to seek to find answers. Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ronald Georges said prior to the last major surge, there were concerns about the drop in vaccination numbers. Dr. Georges said they wanted to gather more information on […]
The BVI is looking into the possibility of having vaccines available for children 12 and under. Health Minister Carvin Malone said Cuba has vaccines are now available for children as young as 2, however they will have to wait for the Centres for Disease Control (CDC), Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) and Public Health England […]
All Nightclubs and Entertainment Centers have been given the green light to re-open, however they are subject to certain conditions. Based on the New Public Health Measures which came into force on September 16th and gazette on September 17th all businesses may reopen. However, the measures say that all staff working at a nightclub or […]
Vector Control Supervisor at the Environmental Health Department Joseph Sealey believes homeowners must do what is necessary to rid mosquitoes from their premises. Mosquitos such as the Aedes Egypti which is common in the territory carry vector borne diseases such as dengue fever. Sealey said as this is the peak of the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane […]
Following protest action by Jost Van Dyke residents on Wednesday about the deplorable condition of the Jost Van Dyke Primary School, the government is said to be moving to implement temporary measures to address the issues. Lets Fuze VI understands that Premier and Minister of Finance Andrew Fahie, Education Minister Dr. Natalio Wheatley and technical […]
Three summons have been issued for immigration related offenses and two persons arrested and charged for unrelated matters following a successful operation by the Joint Task Force on Virgin Gorda last weekend. Chair of the Joint Task Force, Commissioner of Customs Wade Smith said the operation was carried out on September 12 and targeted persons […]
Health Minister Carvin Malone says while the number of active Covid19 cases in the territory have dropped to 45, currently contact tracing is underway at different establishments. Minister Malone said the last number they had was 50, but it is now down to 45. He said they are going through a particular period where they […]