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 […]
VI Department of Health Temporarily Relocates Charles Harwood Memorial Complex Clinical Services
US Virgin Islands — US Virgin Islands — The Virgin Islands Department of Health (VIDOH) announces that effective today, Wednesday, March 23, 2022 clinical services provided at the Charles Harwood Memorial Complex are temporarily relocated to modular units in the parking area of the Charles Harwood Annex. Relocated clinical services included Maternal and Child Health […]
Department of Health Joins the 2022 National Recognition of Poison Prevention Week
US Virgin Islands — The Department of Health is pleased to join our national healthcare colleagues in recognition of 2022 National Poison Prevention Week, March 20th through March 26th . Poisonings are becoming a greater public health concern as evidenced by data from the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) which indicates 90% of […]
DOH Reminds Virgin Islanders of FEMA’s Funeral Assistance Program for COVID-19 Related Deaths
US Virgin Islands — The Department of Health would like to remind all residents of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA’s) Funeral Assistance Program for all COVID19 related deaths. This program is part of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Under this Act, […]
Department of Health Confirms the One Hundred and Tenth (110th) 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 tenth (110th) death related to COVID-19. The deceased is a 77-year-old male on St. Croix. Commissioner Encarnacion would like to share condolences from […]
Department of Health Hosts Health Fair in Celebration of Women’s History Month
US Virgin Islands — The Department of Health (VIDOH) invites the public to participate in a special Health Fair in celebration of Women’s Health Month on Friday, March 18th. The Fair will be held in the Frank Powell Park in Cruz Bay, St. John from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Women’s Health Services offered will […]
Department of Health Urges Virgin Islanders to Join the Fight Against Tobacco
US Virgin Islands — This March the Department of Health (VIDOH) is urging all Virgin Islanders to become familiar with the dangers inherent with the use of all forms of tobacco products. Residents can join the fight by supporting the national “Join the Fight Against Tobacco” recognition. The recognition extends from March 1 through April […]
DOH Reminds St. Patrick’s Day Parade Participants to Keep Up Heathy Habits
US Virgin Islands — The Department of Health reminds all St. Patrick’s Day Parade Participants to keep up with healthy habits and remain safe while enjoying the parade day festivities. Parade goers are advised to stay within your “family groupings” as much as possible and to remember to wear a mask or face covering in […]