Morris F. DeCastro Clinic to Close for Air Conditioner Repairs
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands — Commissioner Justa Encarnacion would like to inform the public that The Virgin Islands Department of Health Morris F. DeCastro Clinic on St. John will close half day today Wednesday July 14, 2021 to continue repairs on the air conditioning system. DeCastro will reopen tomorrow Thursday July 15, 2021. The […]
Health Department Announces Temporary Change to Cashier Services at Knud Hansen Complex
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands — Effective July 13, 2021, cashier services will not be available at the Knud Hansen Complex on Tuesdays and Thursdays until further notice. Cashier services on Tuesdays and Thursdays will be available at the following sites: Schneider Regional Medical Center Community Health Elaine Co. Building. The Department of Health apologizes […]
Department of Health to Host “Breathe Easy Virgin Islands” Asthma Forums
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands — The Virgin Islands Department of Health (DOH), in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), are hosting the “Breathe Easy Virgin Islands” Asthma Awareness Forum on Saturday, July 17, 2021, from 9:30 a.m. to Noon. This community engagement activity is the first […]
Health Department Announces Launch of Digital Vaccination Record
US Virgin Islands – On July 1st, the Department of Health launched PolarisKey – a digital health pass available to individuals vaccinated in the Virgin Islands. The digital vaccination record will make it easy for individuals to securely share their COVID-19 vaccination status, while maintaining their privacy, with a growing network of local organizations, as […]
Community Vaccination Centers Closed in Observance of Juneteenth Holiday
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has declared June 19th a holiday in the U.S. Virgin Islands following the announcement by President Joseph R. Biden establishing the date as a federal holiday. The Community Vaccination Centers on St. Croix and St. Thomas will be closed on June 18th due to Governor Bryan’s announcement that granted administrative leave […]
COVID-19 Infection Rate Surges on St. Thomas—Antibody Treatment and Vaccines Continue to Save Lives
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands (June 16, 2021) — As the COVID-19 infection rate surges on St. Thomas, the Virgin Islands Department of Health reminds the public that the COVID-19 vaccines are readily available across the territory and monoclonal antibody treatments are available to individuals who meet the criteria. As of June 15, 2021, there […]
Department of Health Confirms the Thirtieth Death Related to COVID-19
St. Croix, 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 thirtieth death related to COVID-19. The deceased is a 72-year old female on St. Thomas. The Department continues to work to slow the spread […]
DOH Reminder – “No Mask, No Service” is Still in Effect
June 14, 2021, US Virgin Islands -The VI Department of Health (VIDOH) reminds the public and businesses to continue utilizing COVID-19 safety measures – masks are still mandatory in all businesses and public spaces. This policy applies to staff and patrons. In addition, businesses are subject to fines and closure if they do not comply with the “No Mask, No Service” policy designed to keep COVID-19 […]
Health Department Announces the Pfizer Vaccine Available to 12 to 15 Year Olds in the Territory
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands (May 15, 2021) – The Food and Drug Administration announced Monday that children ages 12 to 15 years old are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine since the agency expanded its Emergency Use Authorization for the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine. The Virgin Islands Department of Health has adopted this new change and pleased to say that children ages 12 to 15 can be vaccinated for […]
DOH Reminds Food Establishments and the Public of Permit Requirements
May 14, 2021 (Christiansted, VI) – The VI Department of Health (VI DOH), Division of Environmental Health (DEH) wants to remind food establishments and the public of the following permitting requirements: In addition to a license to do business, all establishments which operate restaurants or itinerant restaurants, who serve or manufacture frozen desserts, soft drinks or ice, who introduce […]
