Public Health Promoting Health Wellness And Fun In 2022

Tuesday, 8 February 2022 - 4:24pm

National Epidemiologist Ms. Harmonie Massiah-Brewley has said that the Public Health Unit of the Ministry of Health and Social Development is on a quest to promote health, wellness and fun for the year 2022. 

BVIHSA Launches Statistics Filled Vaccination Campaign

Friday, 28 January 2022 - 1:25pm

The BVI Health Services Authority is using local data to drive its new vaccination campaign. This campaign was launched on 27 January; and features statistics collated from the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital’s Specialty Care, and Intensive Care Units.

Virgin Islands Community Encouraged To Get Vaccinated And Boosted

Wednesday, 26 January 2022 - 12:43pm

The Ministry of Health and Social Development continues to encourage the public to get vaccinated as it remains the best defense against COVID-19. 

Stakeholders Meeting To Address COVID-19 Surge And Protocol Updates

Wednesday, 12 January 2022 - 4:43pm

The Ministry of Health and Social Development and the Health Emergency Operations Center – Unified Command will be hosting a virtual stakeholders meeting tomorrow Thursday January 13 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Statement By Chief Medical Officer - December 31 COVID-19 Update

Friday, 31 December 2021 - 1:07pm

Good Day residents of the Virgin Islands, a happy holiday season to all. 

Today, on behalf of the Ministry of Health and Social Development, itis for us to inform you of the continued rise in cases in the current outbreak of COVID-19 in the Virgin Islands. 

Updated Statement By Acting Chief Medical Officer- COVID-19 Update for December 28

Tuesday, 28 December 2021 - 11:02am

Today, the Ministry of Health and Social Development is informing the public of the continued rise in cases in the current outbreak of the Delta variant of COVID-19 in the Territory. 

Statement By Acting Chief Medical Officer - COVID-19 Update

Friday, 24 December 2021 - 2:07pm

Today, the Ministry of Health and Social Development is informing the public that we are currently experiencing an increase of transmission of COVID-19 in the Territory associated with the Delta variant. 

Residents would have noticed a gradual increase in active cases over the last two months.  In particular, over the last two weeks cases have risen from an average of around 40 closer to 100 active cases.

Honourable Malone - Covid Update - Arrival Of Pfizer Vaccine

Friday, 17 December 2021 - 9:12am

Season greetings is extended to everyone in the Virgin Islands, the region and the world. Thank you Governor Rankin.   I acknowledge the presence of the Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Georges. I am your Minister for Health and Social Development, Carvin Malone.  

Gyms Schools And Workplaces Adhere To Covid-19 Measures

Wednesday, 1 December 2021 - 3:37pm

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is advising the public to remain vigilant amid recent increases in COVID-19 positive cases in the Territory.

Sick Persons Should Immediately Self-Isolate

Wednesday, 1 December 2021 - 2:29pm

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is advising the public to remain vigilant amid recent increases in COVID-19 positive cases in the Territory. 

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