U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health (VIDOH) – Page 12

Governor Extends Eviction Moratorium But Superior Court Judges Still Ignore It

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — For the 28th time, Governor Albert Bryan on Friday issued a Supplemental Executive Order pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic. Bryan’s latest order extends the current eviction moratorium…

John McCarthy September 26, 2021

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USVI No Longer Has Lowest Vaccination Rate In USA; Vaxxed Patient Is 66th Death

CHRISTIANSTED — Territorial epidemiologist Esther Ellis revealed that the USVI now has had one COVID-19-related death in a fully-vaccinated person. “Therefore, 98.5 percent of our deaths have been among unvaccinated…

John McCarthy September 14, 2021

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Education Commissioner Racquel Berry-Benjamin Tests Positive For COVID-19

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Virgin Islands Department of Education Commissioner Racquel Berry-Benjamin has tested positive for COVID-19. Berry-Benjamin underwent COVID-19 testing on Friday, after experiencing symptoms overnight on September 9, the…

John McCarthy September 12, 2021

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Pearl B. Larsen PreK-8, Ulla F. Muller Elementary To Resume In-Person Learning

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Pearl B. Larsen PreK-8 School on St. Croix and the Ulla F. Muller Elementary School on St. Thomas will resume in-person learning tomorrow, the Department of…

John McCarthy September 12, 2021

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Countries Should Prioritize Pregnant, Lactating Women For COVID-19 Shots

BOGOTA -— Countries in the Caribbean and Latin America should prioritize pregnant and lactating women in distribution of COVID-19 shots, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) said today. PAHO said…

Bro Bot September 8, 2021

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2 DEATHS IN 2 DAYS! 63rd COVID-19-Related Death Confirmed In The Territory

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Health Department said today that 63 people have now died from COVID-19 in the territory, The 62nd patient to die from coronavirus was an…

John McCarthy September 8, 2021

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Governor Tours Classrooms On 3 Islands On First Day Of In-Person Classes

CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan toured public school classrooms on St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John on the first day of in-person classes Tuesday. Bryan inspected the Ricardo Richards Elementary…

John McCarthy September 8, 2021

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COVID-19 Claims Territory’s Youngest Victim, 30 Years Old On St. Croix: VIDOH

CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Health Department confirmed the territory’s 61st COVID-releated death on Sunday. The deceased, a 30-year-old man on St. Croix, is one of the territory’s youngest victims…

John McCarthy September 6, 2021

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With COVID-19 Training, USVI Kitchen Workers Plan To Counter Delta Strain

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Education’s “No V.I. Child Goes Hungry” Feeding Initiative will operate in both districts beginning September 7, following the suspension of the program…

John McCarthy September 5, 2021

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61-Year-Old Woman On St. Thomas Is The 54th Patient To Die Of COVID-19 In USVI

CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Department of Health said the territory notched its 54th death from COVID-19. Dr. Tai Hunte-Caesar, the VIDOH medical director, said that a 61-year-old woman on…

John McCarthy August 30, 2021