COVID-19 Pandemic – Page 2 – Virgin Islands Free Press

See’s Candies Must Face Worker’s COVID Lawsuit After Cali High Court Denies Appeal

SACRAMENTO — The California Supreme Court will not review a novel ruling that said a candymaker can be sued by an employee who claims she contracted COVID-19 at work and…

VI Free Press April 15, 2022

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Service Members Receive Care Packages For COVID-19 Support

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Members of the Virgin Islands National Guard serving on COVID-19 orders were among the 50 States and territories to receive Operation Gratitude care packages as part of…

John McCarthy March 18, 2022

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Martinique’s Nightly Curfew Gets Pushed Back 2 Hours As Some COVID Restrictions Are Relaxed

FORT-DE-FRANCE — Health protocols to protect against the coronavirus virus are loosening a little in Martinique. The curfew that began in July in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic will be pushed back two…

Bro Bot February 16, 2022

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Health Department Confirms Territory’s 97th COVID-19 Related Death

CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Department of Health has confirmed another COVID-19 related death, bringing the territory’s toll to 97. After notifying next of kin, Health announced that the deceased…

John McCarthy January 25, 2022

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World Tops 2 Million New Daily COVID-19 Cases, But Deaths Are Down

PARIS: The world recorded more than two million daily coronavirus cases on average between January 1 and 7 with figures doubling in 10 days, an Agence France-Presse tally showed on Saturday. An average…

Bro Bot January 10, 2022

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Cuba Tightens Border Controls As Coronavirus Infections Rebound

HAVANA — Cuba tightened border controls on Wednesday as the Caribbean island nation moved to tamp down a growing wave of coronavirus infections while keeping doors open for its economically vital tourism…

Bro Bot January 10, 2022

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Royal Caribbean Cancels Voyages On 4 Ships Due To COVID-19

MIAMI — Royal Caribbean International announced on Friday it has canceled voyages on four ships because of "ongoing COVID-related circumstances around the world." "In abundance of caution, Royal Caribbean International is…

Bro Bot January 7, 2022

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British Virgin Islands Ranks 68th In The World In COVID-19 Deaths

ROAD TOWN, Tortola — The British Virgin Islands gained another dubious note of distinction when it moved into 68th place in COVID-19 deaths this week. A 71-year-old male with multiple…

Bro Bot January 5, 2022

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Puerto Rico Battles COVID-19 Surge, Imposes New Measures

SAN JUAN — Puerto Rico today imposed new measures to fight a surge in COVID-19 cases that has overwhelmed medical staff in the U.S. territory and led to temporary shortages…

Bro Bot January 4, 2022

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Infant With COVID Fights For Life At SRMC In St. Thomas For 1 Week And Counting

CHRISTIANSTED — Ten people are currently hospitalized with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the territory's two main hospitals, officials said this afternoon. Speaking at the weekly COVID-19 press conference at…

John McCarthy January 4, 2022