Some COVID-19 restrictions relax in the US Virgin Islands
Active coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the US Virgin Islands are declining. The government has decided to relax some of the restrictions that were in place over the last few months to prevent new infections.
Currently, there are 83 active cases on the island, and the seven-day positivity rate is 1.67 per cent.
Governor Albert Bryan announced yesterday that the moratorium prohibiting alcohol sales after 11 pm would be removed from October 29.
Bars and restaurants can remain open until the times indicated on their businesses licenses.
Night clubs will reopen, but Bryan urged customers to wear their masks while dancing and social distance.
The limit for events hosting vaccinated persons has been increased to 250 people, while mixed groups can be 100.
“Great work, Virgin Islanders. We are adjusting to our new normal with the reduction of active cases in the Territory, we are in a good place, and I think it is a good sign that we are trending in the right direction,” Bryan said.
“I firmly believe that despite the surges, our current number of active cases and our seven-day positivity rate are an indicator that vaccines certainly do work.”
He added: “But, please, relaxing of our restrictions is not an invitation for reckless and wanton behaviour. These restrictions can easily be re-imposed if we see the behaviour that is contributing to our surges.”
“If we just have adult interaction and respect the fact that we are in a pandemic, we’ll continue on this route.”
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