VI Department of Health Issues Health Warning Related to the Current Rise in COVID-19 Cases
US Virgin Islands — Resulting from our most recent rise in COVID-19 positive cases Territory-wide, Health Commissioner Justa Encarnacion issues this health warning advising Virgin Islanders to continue to practice the recommended COVID-19 safety procedures of handwashing, social distancing, and wearing of masks when in large crowds, especially when in enclosed environments. “Our COVID-19 active […]
V.I. Department of Health Advises the Public of the Presence of the Omicron BA.2 Variant in the Territory
US Virgin Islands — The VI Department of Health (VIDOH) has received confirmation that seven (7) cases of the COVID-19 Omicron subvariant BA.2 have been identified in the territory. There were five (5) cases identified on St. Croix and two (2) on St. Thomas. The results received today come from samples that were sent to […]
REMINDER: VIDOH Will be Closed Friday, April 8 in Celebration of National Public Health Week
US Virgin Islands — Commissioner Justa Encarnacion reminds the public that all VI Department of Health (VIDOH) offices and clinics will be closed on Friday, April 8th in celebration of Public Health Employee Appreciation Day as part of National Public Health Week. The Commissioner asks the public to join her in recognizing the incredible work […]
VIDOH Schedule of National Public Health Week Activities
US Virgin Islands — Commissioner Justa Encarnacion has announced the schedule for the VI Department of Health’s (VIDOH) recognition of National Public Health Week. The events will take place during the week of April 4th through the 10th. Monday, April 4 – Commissioner Encarnacion will provide remarks about Public Health Week activities on WGOD radio […]
VIDOH Celebrates National Public Health Week
US Virgin Islands — During the week of April 4th through 10th the Virgin Islands Department of Health (VIDOH) will celebrate National Public Health Week throughout the Territory. During this special week Commissioner Justa Encarnacion invites Virgin Islanders to be part of the annual celebration as the Department recognizes the many achievements our public health […]
V.I. Department of Health Advises Consumers of Skippy Peanut Butter Recall
US Virgin Islands — The VI Department of Health (VIDOH) announces that Skippy Foods, LLC voluntarily recalled jars of several types of SKIPPY® Peanut Butter due to the possibility that the product might contain fragments of stainless steel from a piece of manufacturing equipment. This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. […]
REMINDER: VI Department of Health Temporarily Relocates Charles Harwood Memorial Complex Clinical Services
US Virgin Islands — The Virgin Islands Department of Health (VIDOH) announces that clinical services provided at the Charles Harwood Memorial Complex (CHC) have been temporarily relocated to the modular units in the parking area of the Charles Harwood Annex. Relocated offices included Immunization, Maternal and Child Health (MCH), Communicable Diseases, Community Health Services and […]
VIDOH to Follow CDC Recommendations for Second Booster Shots
US Virgin Islands — The Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) announced its approval of a second COVID-19 booster earlier this week. In response, the VI Department of Health (VIDOH) will offer second boosters to all immunocompromised individuals and people over the age of 50 who received an initial booster dose at least 4 […]
Department of Health Advises the Public of Voluntary Recall of Jergens® Ultra Healing Moisturizer
US Virgin Islands — The public is advised that Kao USA Inc., the makers of Jergens® Ultra Healing Moisturizer 3 oz and 10 oz products have issued a voluntary recall of these products. The precautionary recall was prompted by the possible presence of Pluralibacter gergoviae, a bacterium which typically poses little medical risk to healthy […]
DOH Discontinues Pop Up Clinics Throughout the Territory – Vaccines are Still Available at CVC’s
US Virgin Islands — The public is advised that pop up clinic sites located at The Market and Farmer’s Market on St. Croix and at Cost U Less on St. Thomas will be discontinued as of March 31, 2022. The pop up on St. John at the Virgin Islands Port Authority Gravel Lot will continue […]
