Yes, I’m aware of that. The closure is already having major economic impact and it’s going to get worse. It’s uncertain how people will weather the impact. What is certain is that opening up to visitors from the rest of the world would cost hundreds of lives. There are no good choices for the BVI or the US for that matter. In about a week we’ll start to see the results of Georgia’s experiment. I respect the BVI government for not being willing to experiment with their people’s lives.

And, as Jason points out, the basic precautions that would be required to allow visitors in would deter most visitors anyway.