Beautiful Virgin Islands

Tuesday, Jun 03, 2025

Nine new COVID-19 cases recorded! BVI now has 26 active cases

Nine new COVID-19 cases recorded! BVI now has 26 active cases

Nine new positive COVID-19 case have been recorded in the British Virgin Islands, bringing the total active cases in the territory to 26.

Health Carvin Malone made the announcement during a national address on Friday morning, August 28.

He said: “I am reporting that a total of 529 persons were tested from the 25th to the 27th of August. These persons were mainly comprised of primary and secondary contacts of recently identified cases, number 12 through 26.”

“I am further reporting that 520 of these results were returned as negative while nine were returned as positive for the virus that causes COVID-19,” he added.


Health & Social Development Minister Carvin Malone


Two hospitalised but non critical


Of the positive cases, Malone said two of the patients have been hospitalised but none are experiencing severe symptoms at this time.

He further said the recent tests included residents of Anegada, returning nationals and Belongers, and other categories of persons routinely test for COVID-19.

Of nine new cases, Malone said they were linked to known COVID-19 clusters on the eastern end of Tortola and in the Road Town area.

“Persons testing positive for COVID-19 have been placed in isolation and their households and other close contacts placed in quarantine as case findings and testing activities expand,” he stated.

All testing on Anegada returned negative/ Travels resumed


Meanwhile, Malone also expressed good news for the sister island of Anegada, stating that all of the residents tested during this week returned a negative results.

Some 292 residents of Anegada were tested as part of the community screening exercise earlier this week.

“Specific travel restrictions to and from the island of Anegada expired at 5 am this morning Friday, August 28,” he stated.

Testing on Virgin Gorda begins today!


Malone, who is also a Territorial At Large member, further said community screen testing will begin on Virgin Gorda starting today.

He encouraged all persons who would have come into contact with a known case or who feel they are exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19 to go forward for testing.

“Walk-in testing services will be provided in the Valley Virgin Gorda on Friday the 28th of August and Monday the 31st of August from 10 am to 2 pm at the Anglican Church Hall. No appointment is necessary and testing is free,” he stated.

Malone further said more details will be forthcoming on the arrangements for testing planned for the other communities of Sea Cow’s Bay and East End during the coming week.

To date, the BVI has tested a total of 2,853 persons. Of that number, 35 positive cases have been detected, eight have since recovered, and one has died.

Newsletter

Related Articles

Beautiful Virgin Islands
0:00
0:00
Close
Dutch government falls as far-right leader Wilders quits coalition
Harvard Urges US to Unfreeze Funds for Public Health Research
Businessman Mauled by Lion at Luxury Namibian Lodge
Researchers Consider New Destinations Beyond the U.S.
53-Year-Old Doctor Claims Biological Age of 23
Trump Struggles to Secure Trade Deals With China and Europe
Russia to Return 6,000 Corpses Under Ukraine Prisoner Swap Deal
Microsoft Lays Off Hundreds More Amid Restructuring
Harvey Weinstein’s Publicist Embraces Notoriety
Macron and Meloni Seek Unity Despite Tensions
Trump Administration Accused of Obstructing Deportation Cases
Newark Mayor Sues Over Arrest at Immigration Facility
Center-Left Candidate Projected to Win South Korean Presidency
Trump’s Tariffs Predicted to Stall Global Economic Growth
South Korea’s President-Elect Expected to Take Softer Line on Trump and North Korea
Trump’s China Strategy Remains a Geopolitical Puzzle
Ukraine Executes Long-Range Drone Strikes on Russian Airbases
Conservative Karol Nawrocki wins Poland’s presidential election
Study Identifies Potential Radicalization Risk Among Over One Million Muslims in Germany
Good news: Annalena Baerbock Elected President of the UN General Assembly
Apple Appeals EU Law Over User Data Sharing Requirements
South Africa: "First Black Bank" Collapses after Being Looted by Owners
Poland will now withdraw from the EU migration pact after pro-Trump nationalist wins Election
"That's Disgusting, Don’t Say It Again": The Trump Joke That Made the President Boil
Trump Cancels NASA Nominee Over Democratic Donations
Paris Saint-Germain's Greatest Triumph Is Football’s Lowest Point
OnlyFans for Sale: From Lockdown Lifeline to Eight-Billion-Dollar Empire
Mayor’s Security Officer Implicated | Shocking New Details Emerge in NYC Kidnapping Case
Hegseth Warns of Potential Chinese Military Action Against Taiwan
OPEC+ Agrees to Increase Oil Output for Third Consecutive Month
Jamie Dimon Warns U.S. Bond Market Faces Pressure from Rising Debt
Turkey Detains Istanbul Officials Amid Anti-Corruption Crackdown
Taylor Swift Gains Ownership of Her First Six Albums
Bangkok Ranked World's Top City for Remote Work in 2025
Satirical Sketch Sparks Political Spouse Feud in South Korea
Indonesia Quarry Collapse Leaves Multiple Dead and Missing
South Korean Election Video Pulled Amid Misogyny Outcry
Asian Economies Shift Away from US Dollar Amid Trade Tensions
Netflix Investigates Allegations of On-Set Mistreatment in K-Drama Production
US Defence Chief Reaffirms Strong Ties with Singapore Amid Regional Tensions
Vietnam Faces Strategic Dilemma Over China's Mekong River Projects
Malaysia's First AI Preacher Sparks Debate on Islamic Principles
White House Press Secretary Criticizes Harvard Funding, Advocates for Vocational Training
France to Implement Nationwide Smoking Ban in Outdoor Spaces Frequented by Children
Meta and Anduril Collaborate on AI-Driven Military Augmented Reality Systems
Russia's Fossil Fuel Revenues Approach €900 Billion Since Ukraine Invasion
U.S. Justice Department Reduces American Bar Association's Role in Judicial Nominations
U.S. Department of Energy Unveils 'Doudna' Supercomputer to Advance AI Research
U.S. SEC Dismisses Lawsuit Against Binance Amid Regulatory Shift
Alcohol Industry Faces Increased Scrutiny Amid Health Concerns
×