BRIDGETOWN — More women and infants are dying at childbirth in Latin American and the Caribbean since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic this year, The Lancet reports. To slow an increase in premature deaths, more must be done to improve the diets of pregnant women as the region copes with the economic effects of […]
Tag: U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health (VIDOH)
Governor Bryan Eases Some COVID-19 Restrictions On Church Gatherings, Restaurants
CHRISTIANSTED — During his weekly COVID-19 press briefing, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced he is easing some of the restrictions in place to stop the spread of COVID-19 in the territory. His announcement comes after the U.S. Virgin Islands’ rate of positivity for the virus had decreased significantly. Effective immediately, churches and houses of worship are […]
Yachts Anchored Too Closely Together In Magens Bay Get Local Citizens Riled Up
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Yachts apparently anchored too closely together on St. Thomas earned the ire of several concerned citizens on social media this weekend. Ronnie Lockhart of St. Thomas posted a photo to Facebook which depicts a large grouping of boats near Magens Bay. Concerned citizens complained because they felt marine regulations were not being […]
Governor Bryan Launches Survey On USVI’s Readiness for Telehealth
CHRISTIANSTED — As part of his Healthier Horizons Initiative, Governor Albert Bryan today launched the USVI Telehealth Provider Survey to determine how ready local doctors and healthcare providers are to use technology to extend their reach beyond traditional clinical settings. Telehealth includes options such as video doctor visits and remote patient monitoring. The survey was […]
PURPLE REIGN: Health Commissioner Puts The Kibosh On ‘Live Concerts’ Until November 6
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Health Commissioner Justa Encarnacion issued a Public Health Order today prohibiting live bands at outdoor events and clarifying guidelines for DJ performances and food and alcohol sales. The Order prohibits live bands at outdoor events from Saturday, October 10, through Friday, November 6 and sets parameters for DJ performances. Commissioner Encarnacion issued the order on Thursday, […]
Government House Further Muddles Tenants’ Evictions Issue By Writing Confusing ‘Clarification’
CHRISTIANSTED — In response to inquiries from residents about the status of evictions between landlords and renters, Government House said it “would like to clarify what the situation currently is.” Governor Albert Bryan Jr.’s order suspending the provisions of Title 28, Chapter 13 of the Virgin Islands Code, relating to landlord-tenant actions and establishing the right […]
Government Updates Residents on COVID-19, P-EBT Cards and Medicare Advantage for Retirees
CHRISTIANSTED — During the weekly press briefing to update residents about the status of the COVID-19 virus in the territory, Government House Communications Director Richard Motta, Jr. was joined by Human Services Commissioner Kimberley Causey-Gomez, who announced a second round of P-EBT benefits, and Division of Personnel Director Dayna Clendinen, who announced the new Medicare Advantage plan […]
Department of Health Confirms 20th COVID-19 Death Took Place On St. Thomas
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A Virgin Islands family has been grieving the loss of a loved one after the 20th death from COVID-19 was confirmed this weekend. A 57-year-old man on St. Thomas was the victim, the Virgin Islands Department of Health said Sunday. VIDOH provided no other details and none are forthcoming. The news comes […]
USVI Tourism Is Urging ‘Strict Compliance’ With Health Protocols From All Visitors To The Territory
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Tourism is urging compliance with the protocols and guidelines that have been established to help curb the spread of COVID-19 in the territory. The statement comes after the first week of the return of leisure travel to St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix. “Together with our […]
2 Vehicles Stolen From VIDOH Headquarters On Friday, Recovered By Police The Same Day: VIPD
CHRISTIANSTED — Two cars stolen from the Department of Health headquarters in St. Croix on Friday were recovered by police the same day because the vehicles had GPS-tracking devices in them, authorities said. Jeremy I. Allen, 25, of Peter’s Rest, was arrested at 5:01 p.m. Friday and charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle, the […]