SAN JUAN — A Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter aircrew medevaced a Symphony of the Seas cruise ship passenger southwest of Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico
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Indiana mom who died on plane coming home from Dominican Republic died of natural causes
COCKBURN TOWN — The Indiana mom who perished last month while flying home from vacation in the Dominican Republic died from a tear to one
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Shredded cheese recall over listeria concerns in 15 states affects food-maker Sargento
PLYMOUTH — Sargento is recalling shredded and grated cheese products sold to food service groups in 15 states over concerns the cheeses could be contaminated
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Human Services Announces Reopening of Mars Hill Location in Frederiksted
FREDERIKSTED — The Division of Family Assistance and Medicaid is pleased to announce the reopening of its Mars Hill, Frederiksted location on Monday, March 4,
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Health Announces End of Free COVID Testing and Closure of the COVID-19 Hotline
CHRISTIANSTED — The VI Department of Health’s Epidemiology Division is announcing the closure of its COVID-19 hotline and the end of free COVID-19 testing as
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High air pollution levels in Thai capital spark order for city employees to work from home
BANGKOK (AP) — City employees in Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, were ordered Thursday to work from home for two days, and those in the private sector
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COVID-19 no longer means five days in isolation, CDC says
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days, U.S. health officials announced Friday.
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Puerto Rico is entangled in a heated public health debate over vaccines and masks
SAN JUAN (AP) — A fiery debate over public health and personal rights gripped Puerto Rico this week, intensifying Wednesday when legislators clashed with medical
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Marijuana use as little as once per month linked to higher risk of heart attack and stroke
BOSTON — Using marijuana as little as once per month is associated with a higher risk of both heart attack and stroke, according to a large study
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USVI gets $16.5 million from feds to improve its potable water infrastructure
WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said over $16.5 million from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda is slated for U.S. Virgin Islands drinking
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