From Facebook by Chris Midgley on BVI ALIVE:
UPDATE: JULY 9 COVID RESTRICTIONS
As of July 9, the following restrictions are in place:
- Curfew from 7PM to 5AM
- All restaurants are take-out ONLY (no in restaurant dining)
- All persons advised to limit their movement and stay home at home where possible
Prior restrictions from July 5th remain:
- All bars-only/nightclubs are closed
- Ferries being reduced to maximum 65 people
- Bars/clubs closed
- In addition to current entry rules, all fully vaccinated individuals will receive a rapid test upon entry (starting July 12) for an additional fee ($50)
Current surge:
- >800 active cases
- 12 people in hospital, 2 ICU, 10 special care unit, one new death of young patient
- 11 of the patients are unvaccinated, one is vaccinated
- Expecting potentially 1,000 more cases in a weeks time
Health care capacity:
- Peebles has 6 ICU (2 in use) and 17 special care (10 in use)
- Field hospital being deployed, adding 26 beds (for less sick individuals)
- Testing being moved from Peebles to public school, and tent being reallocated for triage
- Currently doing 700-1500 tests per day
- Festival grounds to become drive-thru testing and vaccination location
Sources:
https://www.facebook.com/BVIGovern.../videos/537307240643229https://www.facebook.com/BVIGo.../videos/135519658661042/...
