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The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared the Caribbean island of Anguilla as COVID-19-free, the country’s Ministry of Health announced Friday.

According to the ministry, they received notification from the WHO on June 16 confirming the country’s classification had been changed from “sporadic cases” to “no cases”.

Though the ministry confirmed the government is set to gradually begin reopening its borders, they entreated Anguillans to keep observing the safety protocols to prevent the virus from “ever establishing a foothold” in the country.

They added: “However, today we pause to celebrate and the Ministry of Health and the Government of Anguilla hereby express sincerest congratulations and appreciation to the people of Anguilla for this remarkable achievement.

Following the closure of its borders and the effects the pandemic had on the country’s economy and people, Premier Victor F. Banks announced an economic support package for those affected on April 3.