CHARLOTTE AMALIE — With eight COVID-19 related deaths in eight days, the Virgin Islands Department of Health announced that yet another person has died from coronavirus. VIDOH confirmed that the 109th person to die is a 52-year-old male on St. Thomas. “Commissioner Encarnacion would like to share condolences from the entire Department of Health to […]
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USVI To Relax COVID-19 Restrictions So More Cruise Ships Can Visit The Territory
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — As cases onboard cruise ships continue to drop, the government will relax the entry requirements for cruise liners to enter the area and visit the territory. Although cruise ships accounted for tens of thousands of passengers visiting the islands daily before the pandemic, the strict regulations that have been in place coupled […]
Health Department Confirms 3 More COVID-19 Related Deaths In The Territory
CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Department of Health has confirmed that the territory’s COVID-19 death toll now stands at 108. The dead person was an 88-year-old woman on St. Croix, according to the Health Department. “Commissioner Encarnacion would like to share condolences from the entire Department of Health to the family of the deceased,” the […]
Health Department Sees Light At The End Of The Omicron Tunnel As COVID-19 Cases Decline
CHRISTIANSTED — During the Government House weekly briefing today, Territorial Epidemiologist Dr. Esther Ellis reported that COVID-19 cases in the Territory continue to decline after weeks of a surge from the Omicron variant of the virus. “We are grateful for all the cooperation we’ve received from the other agencies, private supporters and you, the community, for […]
U.S. Virgin Islands COVID-19 Death Toll Now Stands At 105: VIDOH
CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Department of Health confirmed the 105th COVID-related death in a statement issued at 10:57 p.m. Wednesday. The victim was identified as an 89-year-old man on St. Croix, according to the VIDOH. Health officials continue to urge residents to get vaccinated, noting that the COVID-19 vaccine can prevent severe illness and […]
Health Department Updates Senators On The Growing Number Of Homeless In The Territory
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Members of the Committee on Health, Hospitals, and Human Services chaired by Senator Novelle E. Francis, Jr. convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building. Lawmakers receive testimony on the status of the Virgin Islands Department of Health on behavioral health in the territory and the Federal funds earmarked for public health […]
Health Department Confirms 103rd and 104th Deaths From COVID-19 In The USVI
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Health confirmed the territory’s 104th COVID-19 related death on Monday. The department said the latest coronavirus victim was a 68-year-old woman on St. Thomas. Health said Sunday that the 103rd victim of the virus was a 57-year-old man on St. Thomas. “Prayers and support to those who […]
Department of Health Updates Residents On Legionella Bacteria Found In Territory
CHRISTIANSTED — During the Government House weekly briefing on Monday, the Virgin Islands Department of Health gave an update on cases of Legionella bacteria and advised residents how they can avoid illness caused by the bacteria, which can cause severe pneumonia. Deputy Commissioner of Health Reuben Molloy said there was one instance of Legionella bacteria on […]
Health Department Offers Tips To Prevent Legionnaire’s Disease After Cases Detected Here
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Cases of Legionnaires’ disease have been detected in St Thomas and St Croix, the Health Department warns. Legionnaires’ disease, a type of severe pneumonia, is caused by breathing in tiny droplets of water containing Legionella bacteria. In the U.S. Virgin Islands, many residents rely on cisterns for water for showering and other […]
Government Says Omicron Is On The Decline As USVI Records Its 102nd Death From COVID-19
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — During the Government House weekly briefing, Lt. Governor TregenzaRoach announced the easing of some travel restrictions as the number of active COVID-19 cases continues to decline in the territory. Before announcing the lifting of the requirement that all travelers to the territory must present negativeCOVID-19 test results from within 72 hours of […]