VI Board of Optometrical Examiners to Meet on June 22
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Board of Optometrical Examiners will hold a follow up executive session board meeting on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. via Zoom. Topic: VIBOE/VIBME Board Meeting – Executive Session Time: Jun 22, 2023, 08:00 a.m. via Zoom Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81081540385?pwd=cDdwMTc0S0dtMS9xOXpHNXhtZitEUT09 Meeting ID: 810 8154 0385 Passcode: 392918 Dial by your location
VI Department of Health Advises to Stay Hydrated, Keep Cool During Forecasted Weekend Heat Wave
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – VI Health Commissioner Justa Encarnacion advises the public to take steps to stay hydrated and cool as temperatures rise into the mid-90s throughout the weekend. As of 5 p.m. today, the National Weather Service placed the USVI and Puerto Rico under Excessive Heat Watch, which will remain in effect until Sunday
VI Department of Health Provides Updated COVID-19 Guidance
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health has updated the Territory’s COVID-19 guidance following the end of the public health emergency worldwide. The updates include guidelines for signage, mask-wearing, and testing, and instructions for individuals who have been exposed to or tested positive for COVID. For a downloadable version of the latest guidance follow
VI Department of Health’s Epidemiology Division Releases its 2022 Annual Report
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health’s Epidemiology Division released its 2022 Annual Report detailing the division’s work throughout the past year, including disease surveillance and trends in the US Virgin Islands, epidemic intelligence service, and the COVID-19 pandemic epidemiological response. The report also includes the findings of an online survey of the community
VI Department of Health Closes Mental Health Awareness Month with “Music Therapy”
ST. CROIX, US VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health’s Behavioral Health Division invites the St. Croix community to “Music Therapy,” a combination of music and motivational speaking to close out Mental Health Awareness Month. The event will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., on Wednesday, May 31st, at Buddhoe Park in
VI Department of Health Hosts US Department of Health and Human Services Region 2 Director’s Inaugural Visit to the Territory
St. Thomas, US VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health, on Thursday, welcomed Dr. Dara Kass, Region 2 Director for the US Department of Health and Human Services, on her inaugural trip to the US Virgin Islands, and shared the Territory’s healthcare successes and challenges as well as recommended opportunities for enhanced support from the
VITEMA Announces Vaccination Hotline; Health Operating Pop-Up Sites for Free COVID-19 Testing
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Governor Bryan Requests Extension to State of Emergency
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Opportunity for St Thomas/St John Veterans to receive COVID-19 Vaccination
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Department of Health Confirms the One Hundred and Twenty-Fifth (125th) Death Related to COVID-19
US Virgin Islands — After further investigating cause of death and ensuring notification of next of kin, the Virgin Islands Department of Health is saddened to confirm the territory’s one hundred and twenty-fifth (125th) death related to COVID-19. The deceased is an 84-year-old male on St. Thomas. The Department of Health extends condolences to the […]
