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Travel Issues C Virus
#219030
02/27/2020 09:03 PM
02/27/2020 09:03 PM
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Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 114 Englewood, Florida
DaveF
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I travel a lot to Asia for work but not much lately, though one trip to Japan at end of January. No travel to China, in fact a big Exhibition we go to in Shanghai in April and the Formula 1 races are canceled. I keep up with the news very closely over that side of the planet. A good site for checking details is: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/My question is: Any discussions / issues / concerns on any of this in the Islands? Has travel dropped off any? I look at the news from the "Islands" and I have not seen any of this going on, hope it stays that way.
Dave
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Re: Travel Issues C Virus
[Re: DaveF]
#219034
02/27/2020 09:32 PM
02/27/2020 09:32 PM
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Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 82,862 Central Florida!
Carol_Hill
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As of now, the only big news has been cruise ships denied coming into port, mostly with false suspicions. The BVI refused to allow a cruise ship to dock a day or so ago, which subsequently docked in St Maarten. Daily Herald story
Carol Hill
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Re: Travel Issues C Virus
[Re: Manpot]
#219066
02/28/2020 11:00 AM
02/28/2020 11:00 AM
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Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 800 Kannapolis, NC
ndfaninnc
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Wont a lime prevent Corona virus? See. This right here. Corona is my go to beer. Have I not built up immunity to the virus?
Go Irish!!
Bill
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Re: Travel Issues C Virus
[Re: Manpot]
#219125
02/28/2020 11:56 PM
02/28/2020 11:56 PM
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Joined: May 2011
Posts: 463 Chicago
YachtReprise
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Posts: 463
Chicago
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Wont a lime prevent Corona virus? Hehe. Funny. And very esoteric. Don't know that most will get it.
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Re: Travel Issues C Virus
[Re: Manpot]
#219164
02/29/2020 01:40 PM
02/29/2020 01:40 PM
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Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 175 The Beautiful BVI
Brent
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The Beautiful BVI
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ESCAPE – 2017 Smile Maker Leopard 45 with Air Conditioning Sleeps 9 1 Month Special 3 X 7700 = $23,1000 Leopard 43/42 with 4 Queen Beds and 4 Baths 1 Month Special 3 X $3500 = $10,500 Read ALL those books - https://www.alglink.com/yacht-wifi/ Write a Book Learn to Scuba and Windsurf and Kayak and Surf Get Re-Married Learn a New Language with your Children Swim and Hike Everyday and Lose the Love Handles Arrive Healthy and Leave Healthier … Physically and Mentally Sorry, I am from Canada, I don’t know if this is as economical as a visit to the Hospital for my Hard Working and Honest TTOL Friends in America if someone sneezes on You at Walmart? Fair Winds from thecaptainscompass.com
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Re: Travel Issues C Virus
[Re: DaveF]
#220291
03/11/2020 10:15 AM
03/11/2020 10:15 AM
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Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 113
jpfitzy7
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My charter starts May 2nd and we are still on at this point.
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways - beer in hand - body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming, "WOO HOO, What a Ride!"
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Re: Travel Issues C Virus
[Re: DaveF]
#220307
03/11/2020 11:21 AM
03/11/2020 11:21 AM
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Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 833 Redmond, WA
MrEZgoin
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April 10th, still planning to go.
M4000 "Lio Kai"
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Re: Travel Issues C Virus
[Re: bailau]
#220321
03/11/2020 01:04 PM
03/11/2020 01:04 PM
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Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 82,862 Central Florida!
Carol_Hill
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I would say that the islands definitely are safer than the DC area, it's just getting there! Air travel is such a PITA in general these days, even without corona fears..
Carol Hill
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Re: Travel Issues C Virus
[Re: DaveF]
#220335
03/11/2020 02:59 PM
03/11/2020 02:59 PM
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Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 4,267 Vero Beach, Fl and South Sound...
tpcook
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I just had a group of 12 cancel. Some were doctors who could not leave their post. others decided to cancel. I am staying in the BVI till this ends. I understand that some billionaires are coming to the BVI to wait it out.
tpcook
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Re: Travel Issues C Virus
[Re: tpcook]
#220337
03/11/2020 03:26 PM
03/11/2020 03:26 PM
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Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 82,862 Central Florida!
Carol_Hill
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Thorsten--I think this thing is going to be with us for a while, so settle down for a long stay..
Carol Hill
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Re: Travel Issues C Virus
[Re: jpfitzy7]
#220339
03/11/2020 03:56 PM
03/11/2020 03:56 PM
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Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 350 Ottawa, Canada
UncleLuff
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My charter starts May 2nd and we are still on at this point. Are charter starts May 2nd as well! well 3rd i guess once we get off of the docks. DYC, we will be on a bali 4.3. Maybe we will see you around. Agree, not worried about the BVIs more worried about the airports. Have to transfer through Dulles and then to San Juan to Tortolla. Hand wash, disinfect and keep hands out of eyes, ears mouth and nose!!!!
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Re: Travel Issues C Virus
[Re: DaveF]
#220409
03/12/2020 10:37 AM
03/12/2020 10:37 AM
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Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,148 road town
sleepychef
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Press release from today.
109R/20 Contact: Adrianna J. Soverall Ag. Public Health Communications Specialist Ministry of Health and Social Development Telephone: 468-4138 Email: asoverall@gov.vg
GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS ISSUES QUARANTINE ADVISORY
Thursday, March 12 – The Government of the Virgin Islands has implemented increased border control and quarantine measures for travellers entering the Territory based on assessment of risks, vulnerabilities and capacities in response to the coronavirus disease COVID-19.
This was done preceding the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring the COVID-19 a pandemic today, March 11.
The Ministry of Health and Social Development is hereby advising the public that any national or non-national with a travel history within the last 14 days from an affected area*, whether in transit or originating, or has been in close contact with a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19 within the last 14 days, may be subject to quarantine on arrival in the British Virgin Islands for up to fourteen (14) days even if they do not exhibit symptoms of COVID-19.
All travellers entering the BVI (including BVI citizens, permanent residents and their immediate family) will be subject to screening and passenger tracing at ports of entry; and may be subjected to clinical examination and quarantined for up to fourteen (14) days, as deemed necessary, in accordance with the Quarantine Act, 2014.
During quarantine, persons will be monitored for the development of signs and symptoms consistent with COVID-19 by a designated health officer. Travel outside of quarantined premises and direct contact with anyone other than medical personnel will be prohibited or restricted.
These measures are being taken to avert the introduction and active transmission of this disease in the British Virgin Islands, thereby safeguarding the health and wellbeing of all residents and visitors and will remain in effect until further notice.
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Re: Travel Issues C Virus
[Re: Carol_Hill]
#220413
03/12/2020 10:45 AM
03/12/2020 10:45 AM
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Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 3,359 Cane Garden Bay, Tortola
JasonHelmbrecht
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OK, what is the definition of an "affected area"??? At the bottom of the press release: * According to the WHO, “affected areas” are considered those countries, provinces, territories or cities experiencing ongoing transmission of COVID-19, in contrast to areas reporting only imported cases.
Last edited by JasonHelmbrecht; 03/12/2020 10:46 AM.
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