VI Health Commissioner Advises the Public to Protect Against Dengue, Remain Vigilant
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – VI Health Commissioner Justa Encarnacion is encouraging the public to take steps to protect against dengue as the number of cases in the neighboring island of Puerto Rico reaches a record high. Puerto Rico has declared a State of Emergency due to dengue with 549 cases reported as of Thursday, the […]
VI Department of Health Announces End of Free COVID Testing and Closure of the COVID-19 Hotline
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health’s Epidemiology Division is announcing the closure of its COVID-19 hotline and the end of free COVID-19 testing as of Friday. This decision follows the exhaustion of funding provided by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are deeply appreciative of […]
