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Statement by BVI\u2019s Premier, Andrew A. Fahie<\/strong><\/em><\/p>

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\u201cI can share with you my family\u2019s personal experience over the last week.<\/p>\n

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\u201cMy mother, who is in her 80\u2019s, one of our golden citizens, had to be taken to the hospital where she tested positive for COVID-19.<\/p>

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The doctors were able to explain to our family that due to her being fully vaccinated, significantly contributed to saving her life.<\/p>

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Thank GOD she is now safely recuperating.<\/p>\n

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