Self-Isolation Advised for Positive COVID-19 Test Results in British Virgin Islands
According to the Chief Medical Officer of the British Virgin Islands (BVI), Dr. Ronald Georges, individuals who test positive for COVID-19 should self-isolate to prevent the spread of the disease.
Although the disease is no longer a global health emergency and infection rates, hospitalization, and deaths are at their lowest levels in two years, self-isolation is still advised.
Dr. Georges explains that COVID-19 continues to be present, albeit at much lower levels than previously.
The risk of severe disease varies based on factors such as age, immune system, and underlying health conditions.
Individuals 50 years and older, those with immunocompromised or weakened immune systems, and individuals with diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease are at greater risk of severe disease.
To reduce the risk of infection and transmission, Dr. Georges recommends that individuals who test positive for COVID-19 take the necessary precautions to protect others in their household and refrain from contact with persons outside their household until symptoms have cleared.
Elderly persons with chronic disease or those in care homes are at high risk of severe COVID-19 symptoms or complications and should consider wearing a properly fitted mask and getting vaccinated against the disease.
COVID-19 vaccinations are available through the BVI Health Services Authority by calling the Road Town Clinic at telephone number 284-852-6566.
The community is encouraged to wash hands frequently and properly cover coughs and sneezes to reduce the risk of infection and transmission.
In conclusion, self-isolation is crucial for individuals who test positive for COVID-19 to prevent the spread of the disease.
The BVI Health Services Authority provides COVID-19 vaccinations and advises individuals to take necessary precautions to protect themselves and others.
Dr. Georges explains that COVID-19 continues to be present, albeit at much lower levels than previously.
The risk of severe disease varies based on factors such as age, immune system, and underlying health conditions.
Individuals 50 years and older, those with immunocompromised or weakened immune systems, and individuals with diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease are at greater risk of severe disease.
To reduce the risk of infection and transmission, Dr. Georges recommends that individuals who test positive for COVID-19 take the necessary precautions to protect others in their household and refrain from contact with persons outside their household until symptoms have cleared.
Elderly persons with chronic disease or those in care homes are at high risk of severe COVID-19 symptoms or complications and should consider wearing a properly fitted mask and getting vaccinated against the disease.
COVID-19 vaccinations are available through the BVI Health Services Authority by calling the Road Town Clinic at telephone number 284-852-6566.
The community is encouraged to wash hands frequently and properly cover coughs and sneezes to reduce the risk of infection and transmission.
In conclusion, self-isolation is crucial for individuals who test positive for COVID-19 to prevent the spread of the disease.
The BVI Health Services Authority provides COVID-19 vaccinations and advises individuals to take necessary precautions to protect themselves and others.
