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USVI Lags Behind Most Other Territories, U.S. Mainland In Being Fully Vaccinated

CHRISTIANSTED — If a Virgin Islander took a shot today — it was probably a Cruzan Rum shot — not the COVID-19 vaccine. That's because the USVI has the third-lowest…

VI Free Press March 17, 2021

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Former Health Commish Dr. Alfred Heath Gets COVID-19 Vaccine With Schneider Hospital Staff: VIDOH

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Frontline healthcare workers at the Schneider Regional Medical Center continued their efforts to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, which was recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug…

VI Free Press February 20, 2021

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57 Million Doses Of COVID-19 Vaccine Given In USA … And No Deaths Reported: CDC

ATLANTA — Fewer than 7,000 people reported having side effects from COVID-19 vaccines after the first 13.7 million doses were administered in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control…

VI Free Press February 20, 2021

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VIPD To Close Police Station On St. John Monday Due To ‘Occurrences’ Of COVID-19

CRUz BAY — The Virgin Islands Police Department is advising the community that there have been occurrences of COVID-19 at the Leander Jurgen Command located in St. John. "Some employees…

VI Free Press February 5, 2021

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Virgin Islands Police Department: ‘Don’t Fire Guns Into The Air On New Years Eve’

SAN JUAN — In many cultures and geographic regions, it’s customary to shoot guns into the air to celebrate New Year’s Day or other holidays. The purpose of what is…

VI Free Press December 23, 2020

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Hundreds Of Virgin Islanders Face Eviction January 1, If CDC ‘Eviction Moratorium’ Is Not Extended

CHRISTIANSTED — Hundreds of U.S. Virgin Islands renters face the prospect of eviction in January unless federal officials extend protections put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. On September 4, the…

VI Free Press December 15, 2020

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Education Department Tries To Ferret Out Facts About Employee Showing Up To Work With COVID-19

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Education says it has launched an internal investigation into rumors that an employee continued showing up for work despite testing positive for…

VI Free Press December 9, 2020

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Should I Wipe Down Groceries During The Pandemic?

Should I wipe down groceries during the pandemic? Experts say it’s not necessary for most people. The coronavirus spreads mainly through the respiratory droplets people spray when talking, coughing, sneezing…

VI Free Press December 8, 2020

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U.S. Airlines Add COVID-19 Testing to Popular Caribbean Destinations

CANCUN — U.S. airlines are adding flights, and in some cases COVID-19 testing programs, for travel to Mexico and the Caribbean, a region central to carriers’ strategies to tap into…

VI Free Press November 25, 2020

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‘Wasted Moment:’ SeaDream 1 Becomes Nightmare For Passengers Aboard Now That 1 Person Has COVID-19

BRIDGETOWN — The first cruise ship to set sail in the Caribbean since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic has reported that a passenger on board has tested positive for…

VI Free Press November 12, 2020