WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court this week rejected a bid to extend a federal program offering benefits to low-income elderly, blind and disabled people
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Governor Bryan Tests Positive for COVID-19
Chief Executive cancels all public appearances and is self-quarantining in accordance with CDC and V.I. Department of Health guidelines CHRISTIANSTED — After returning to the territory
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FDA Investigates Lucky Charms Cereal After Reports of Sickness
SILVER SPRING, Maryland — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating Lucky Charms after consumers complained about becoming sick after eating the dry cereal.
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Health Department Urges All To Mind COVID-19 Safety Protocols Heading Into Carnival
CHRISTIANSTED — During today’s weekly Government House briefing, Territorial Epidemiologist Dr. Esther Ellis said the number of active cases of COVID-19 in the territory has remained
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Health Department Warns New COVID-19 Cases Are On The Increase And To Take Heed
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Health officials are asking residents to be cautious as the number of new coronavirus cases is increasing on a daily basis. The
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See’s Candies Must Face Worker’s COVID Lawsuit After Cali High Court Denies Appeal
SACRAMENTO — The California Supreme Court will not review a novel ruling that said a candymaker can be sued by an employee who claims she
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Tips For How To Have A Happy And Safe Easter Weekend From The JFL Hospital Staff
CHRISTIANSTED — The Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center (JFL Hospital) wants to promote safety guidelines and provide tips for community members venturing out for
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Health Officials Say 7 Cases of Highly Infectious ‘Stealth Omicron’ Variant Detected
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Health officials have confirmed the territory’s first few cases of the highly-infectious BA.2 Omicron sub-variant of COVID-19. In a statement released Thursday
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SRMC Hosts Free Health Fair On St. John Saturday
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Schneider Regional Medical Center is sponsoring a free health fair on Saturday, April 9th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the
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Health Offers 2nd COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters To Residents 50 and Older
CHRISTIANSTED — During today’s weekly briefing, Health Commissioner Justa Encarnacion said that second booster shots of the COVID-19 vaccine are available to residents age 50 and
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