U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health (VIDOH) – Page 19

76-Year-St. Croix Man Is Territory’s 25th COVID-19 Victim: VIDOH Says

CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Health Department confirmed Wednesday that a 76-year-old St. Croix resident’s death is related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. "After further investigating cause of death and…

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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…

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USVI Tourism Tries To Convey To Americans That No Passport Is Required To Visit The Territory

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism is on a mission to educate travelers that the territory is an American overseas territory. And as such, travel to St.…

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Rainbow Beach Partiers Who Left Garbage Behind For Others To Clean Up Earns Wrath On Facebook Today

FREDERIKSTED — People who held a party at Rainbow Beach yesterday in contravention to COVID-19 protocols — and then left their garbage there — have drawn the wrath and disgust…

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Virgin Islands Association DC Donates 10,000 Face Masks To Territory

WASHINGTON — Virgin Islands Association DC Inc. donated 10,000 disposable three-ply masks to the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health to help halt the spread of COVID-19 in the territory.…

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Airline Passengers Must Prove They Do Not Have COVID-19 To Travel To The United States … Or Here

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Starting on January 26, travelers entering the United States and its territories will be required to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test before boarding the aircraft…

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Health Department Gives Away Free Face Masks, Health Information At Drive-Through Event Today

KINGSHILL — The Department of Health was sharing health information, masks and other giveaways at the Eddie Ortiz Annual Three Kings Tradition Committee’s 20th Children Gift Giveaway this afternoon. Free…

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Public Works Closes VITRAN Office Due To ‘Several’ Confirmed Cases of COVID-19

CHRISTIANSTED — The Department of Public Works is advising the community that effective immediately, VITRAN’s St. Croix office will be closed until further notice, due to at least two confirmed…

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Health Department Won’t Answer Important Questions From Public On COVID-19

CRUZ BAY — The Virgin Islands Department of Health has had the number of COVID-19 cases on St. John pending for six days now. People on social media were publicly…

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UK Issues Travel Warning About U.S. Virgin Islands Due To 108% Increase In COVID-19 Cases Here

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Virgin Islands saw a 108 percent increase in COVID-19 cases in late November. So many coronavirus cases, in fact, that the British government has warned…

VI Free Press December 20, 2020