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Health Department Brings Free Lead Testing To St. Croix Schools
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Health Department Brings Free Lead Testing To St. Croix Schools

CHRISTIANSTED — This week the Department of Health’s Epidemiology Division is continuing its pediatric lead testing for children six years old and younger at both public and private schools. The…
Posted by John McCarthy November 14, 2023
Tyson recalls nearly 30,000 pounds of its dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets
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Tyson recalls nearly 30,000 pounds of its dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets

SPRINGDALE, Arkansas (NBC) — Tyson Foods is recalling nearly 30,000 pounds of one of its products — dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets — after some consumers reported finding small metal pieces, the Department of…
Posted by John McCarthy November 7, 2023
More fruit pouches for kids are being recalled because of illnesses that are linked to lead
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More fruit pouches for kids are being recalled because of illnesses that are linked to lead

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials are expanding an investigation into potentially lead-tainted pouches of apple cinnamon fruit puree marketed for children amid reports of more illnesses and additional product recalls. The…
Posted by John McCarthy November 6, 2023
USVI declares state of emergency after lead and copper found in tap water in St. Croix
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USVI declares state of emergency after lead and copper found in tap water in St. Croix

CHRISTIANSTED (AP) — The governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands announced this week that he declared a state of emergency after officials revealed last week that tap water in St. Croix…
Posted by John McCarthy November 4, 2023
Water advisory issued for St. Croix as of Nov. 1 due to high levels of toxic metals
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Water advisory issued for St. Croix as of Nov. 1 due to high levels of toxic metals

CHRISTIANSTED – Officials have declared a state of emergency and advised the public not to consume drinking water on Saint Croix as of November 1 after tests have shown unacceptable…
Posted by John McCarthy November 2, 2023
Health Department Offers Free Lead Testing For Children Aged 0-6
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Health Department Offers Free Lead Testing For Children Aged 0-6

CHRISTIANSTED — During Monday's Government House press briefing, Governor Albert Bryan declared a State of Emergency to address the potable water system on St. Croix and concerns about elevated levels…
Posted by John McCarthy October 31, 2023
JIC Says You Can Bathe, Wash Clothes, Flush Toilets, But Not Drink Lead-Copper Water
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JIC Says You Can Bathe, Wash Clothes, Flush Toilets, But Not Drink Lead-Copper Water

KINGSHILL — The USVI Joint Information Center has announced that the results of extensive retesting of sites that demonstrated high levels of lead and copper across areas of the Water…
Posted by John McCarthy October 26, 2023
VIDOH premieres ‘Step Into Wellness’ video series
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VIDOH premieres ‘Step Into Wellness’ video series

CHRISTIANSTED — The VI Department of Health proudly introduces "Step into Wellness," a new video series aimed at empowering Virgin Islanders with the tools and knowledge needed to live a…
Posted by John McCarthy September 23, 2023
48,000 mattresses sold at Costco may have been exposed to mold, regulators say
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48,000 mattresses sold at Costco may have been exposed to mold, regulators say

Safety regulators say FXI is recalling Novaform ComfortGrande and DreamAway mattresses sold at Costco because of possible mold exposure during manufacturing. ISSAQUAH, Washington (NBC) — Novaform ComfortGrande and DreamAway mattresses…
Posted by John McCarthy September 22, 2023
Updated Moderna and Pfizer-Bio-NTech COVID Vaccines Coming To The USVI
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Updated Moderna and Pfizer-Bio-NTech COVID Vaccines Coming To The USVI

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Health said that the territory is set to receive its initial shipment of the enhanced Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccines by the…
Posted by John McCarthy September 21, 2023

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