Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone has confirmed that this second newly -mported case was also detected while the person was under quarantine aboard his yacht.

He tested positive after completing the fourth-day testing that is required as part of the entry protocols for incoming travelers to the territory. There are now two active cases of COVID-19 in the British Virgin Islands.

The first case was announced on December 7. It’s also an imported case discovered while the person was under quarantine aboard his yacht.

Honourable Malone stated during a COVID-19 Update interview on December 7, that the Public Health Unit and BVI Health Services Authority team have been actively engaged in providing rigorous support and that contact tracing has commenced.

“We are pleased that all of the protocols have been properly followed so that the contact tracing is not extensive throughout the territory,” Honourable Malone said.

He also emphasised that all incoming persons are subjected to a mandatory quarantine period of four days and all violators will be tracked, traced and fined.

The total number of tests conducted in the British Virgin Islands to date is now 8,846 with 75 total COVID-19 positive cases confirmed; 72 recoveries, two active and 1 death.

Phase 3 of the border reopening has commenced and the public is again reminded to comply with all health and safety measures that include hand washing, wearing of face masks in public spaces, maintaining six feet from others outside of your households, disinfecting frequently touched surfaces, keeping hands out of your face and limiting large gatherings, especially during the upcoming holiday season.

Persons who are experiencing symptoms related to COVID-19 are encouraged to contact the Medical Hotline at 852-7650 for medical advice and testing.

Common symptoms include fever, cough, headache, fatigue, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, muscle aches, or difficulty breathing.