Category: Health News

Health Department Confirms 3 More COVID-19 Related Deaths In The Territory

CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Department of Health has confirmed that the territory’s COVID-19 death toll now stands at 108. The dead person was an 88-year-old woman on St. Croix, according to the Health Department. “Commissioner Encarnacion would like to share condolences from the entire Department of Health to the family of the deceased,” the […]

FDA Warns Parents To Stop Using These Baby Formulas After 4 Infants Hospitalized

STURGIS — Abbott Laboratories said on Thursday it was recalling powdered baby formulas, including Similac, made at a Michigan facility after four consumers complained about bacterial infections in infants who consumed the products. The complaints were related to Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria or Salmonella. Newport and Abbott will also recall its Alimentum and EleCare baby formulas manufactured at […]

DPNR BEACH ADVISORY: Swimmers, Fishermen Should Avoid This Beach Over The Weekend

CRUZ BAY — DPNR said testing revealed that one beach in the territory failed to meet established standards for water quality and should be avoided this weekend. The following beach does not meet EPA water quality standards because it exceeds the established Enterococci Bacteria threshold and therefore is not considered to be safe for swimming […]

Martinique’s Nightly Curfew Gets Pushed Back 2 Hours As Some COVID Restrictions Are Relaxed

FORT-DE-FRANCE — Health protocols to protect against the coronavirus virus are loosening a little in Martinique.  The curfew that began in July in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic will be pushed back two hours starting Friday. It will now start at 10 p.m. instead of 8 p.m., the prefecture announced on Tuesday. Since December 8, night traffic restrictions were […]

Health Department Sees Light At The End Of The Omicron Tunnel As COVID-19 Cases Decline

CHRISTIANSTED — During the Government House weekly briefing today, Territorial Epidemiologist Dr. Esther Ellis reported that COVID-19 cases in the Territory continue to decline after weeks of a surge from the Omicron variant of the virus. “We are grateful for all the cooperation we’ve received from the other agencies, private supporters and you, the community, for […]

Trinidad Leads Caribbean In COVID-19 Deaths, Climbing To No. 26 In The World

PORT OF SPAIN — A dubious distinction at best, but it is worth noting that Trinidad and Tobago has climbed three spots upward in the COVID-19 world per capita death rankings. The Caribbean twin-island country off the coast of South America is now 26th in the world for coronavirus deaths, according to Wikipedia. Trinidad was […]

U.S. Virgin Islands COVID-19 Death Toll Now Stands At 105: VIDOH

CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Department of Health confirmed the 105th COVID-related death in a statement issued at 10:57 p.m. Wednesday. The victim was identified as an 89-year-old man on St. Croix, according to the VIDOH. Health officials continue to urge residents to get vaccinated, noting that the COVID-19 vaccine can prevent severe illness and […]

Health Department Updates Senators On The Growing Number Of Homeless In The Territory

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Members of the Committee on Health, Hospitals, and Human Services chaired by Senator Novelle E. Francis, Jr. convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building. Lawmakers receive testimony on the status of the Virgin Islands Department of Health on behavioral health in the territory and the Federal funds earmarked for public health […]

Health Department Confirms 103rd and 104th Deaths From COVID-19 In The USVI

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Health confirmed the territory’s 104th COVID-19 related death on Monday. The department said the latest coronavirus victim was a 68-year-old woman on St. Thomas. Health said Sunday that the 103rd victim of the virus was a 57-year-old man on St. Thomas. “Prayers and support to those who […]

Department of Health Updates Residents On Legionella Bacteria Found In Territory

CHRISTIANSTED — During the Government House weekly briefing on Monday, the Virgin Islands Department of Health gave an update on cases of Legionella bacteria and advised residents how they can avoid illness caused by the bacteria, which can cause severe pneumonia. Deputy Commissioner of Health Reuben Molloy said there was one instance of Legionella bacteria on […]