KINGSHILL — The Virgin Islands National Guard said it is striving to make booking COVID-19 vaccination appointments easier online for persons interested in getting vaccinated. One
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USVI Residents Can Now Schedule Vaccinations Online Through VIDOH Website
CHRISTIANSTED — During today’s Government House weekly press briefing, Virgin Islands Health Commissioner Justa Encarnacion said that residents can fill out the required paperwork and schedule
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Judge Dismisses Criminal Charges Against Mental Health Patients For Lack Of Local Treatment Options
KINGSHILL — A judge has dismissed criminal charges against two mentally ill defendants because the Virgin Islands government failed to provide them with treatment over
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Beaches To Remain Open Until 5 PM On Weekends, Restaurants Can Seat More Customers Starting March 8
CHRISTIANSTED — During today’s Government House weekly press briefing, Governor Albert Bryan announced that some COVID-19 restrictions on local businesses will be relaxed starting next Monday.
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Mother And Child Health During COVID-19 Is The Focus Of Zoom Meeting Scheduled For Tonight
CHRISTIANSTED — Mother and child health during COVID-19 is the focus of a Zoom meeting planned for tonight by the Virgin Islands Department of Health.
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Human Service’s Mars Hill Head Start Center Closed Until March 4, DHS Says
FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services said Monday that they are immediately closing the Mars Hill Head Start location to staff (students
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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
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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,
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Health Department Touts New Treatment For People Diagnosed with COVID-19
CHRISTIANSTED — During Tuesday’s Government House weekly press briefing, Territorial Epidemiologist Dr. Esther Ellis provided details about monoclonal antibodies treatments that are available to some residents
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Coconut Vendor Squares Off Against VIDOH Peace Officer In Kmart Parking Lot at Sunny Isle Shopping Center
CHRISTIANSTED — One Health Department peace officer and two security guards confronted a coconut vendor in the parking lot of Kmart at the Sunny Isle
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