Governor Bryan Addresses False Rumors Regarding USVI and COVID-19 Vaccine
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has issued a statement debunking a number of false rumors and misinformation that is circulating on social media platforms regarding the U.S. Virgin Islands and potential COVID-19 vaccines that are being developed. The rumors apparently were started after a report by “60 Minutes” about the logistics of delivering […]
Bars, Nightclubs Allowed to Reopen Today With Restrictions
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During the weekly press briefing at Government House on St. Croix on Monday, Communications Director Richard Motta Jr. set out the guidelines and restrictions governing the reopening of bars and nightclubs in the Territory, as set forth in Governor Albert Bryan Jr.’s 19th Supplemental Executive Order. “We have introduced a phased structure that defines […]
DOH Issues Public Health Order, Clarifies Soccer Season is Not Permitted to Start
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands (November 7, 2020) – The Department of Health (DOH) clarifies that no team sports activities are currently permitted. An announcement by the Virgin Islands Soccer Association that the season will begin results from a misunderstanding that led them to plan the season, thinking that permission had been granted. According to Justa E. Encarnacion, […]
Health Department Reports Fourteen New Cases on Friday
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands (November 1, 2020) – On Friday, the Department of Health reported 14 new cases of COVID-19 in the territory—six on St. Croix and eight on St. Thomas. A vessel* in the St. Thomas Harbour** accounted for six of the cases on St. Thomas. With Saturday’s numbers, this brings the total […]
VI DOH Division of Behavioral Health Conducting Behavioral Health Needs Assessment
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands (October 28, 2020) – The Virgin Islands Department of Health (Division of Behavioral Health, Alcoholism, and Drug Dependency Services-BHADDS) invites you to share your feedback about the behavioral health needs of the residents after the 2017 Hurricanes, Irma and Maria. We are interested in learning more about the kinds of public […]
DOH Issues Halloween Guidance
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands (October 28, 2020) – The Virgin Islands Department of Health strongly urges residents to celebrate Halloween safely during COVID-19 by avoiding higher risk activities like traditional trick-or-treating. While customary activities may be fun for many, considerations for the COVID-19 pandemic must be made. Residents can still have a good time, but safety must come first. According to the […]
CDC Redefines COVID-19 Close Contact
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands (October 26, 2020) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expanded the definition of “close contact.” * to include being within 6 feet of an infected person for several brief encounters throughout the day. “Close contact” is when these short periods (one minute or less) add up to […]
VI DOH Division of Behavioral Health Conducting Behavioral Health Needs Assessment
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands (October 28, 2020) – The Virgin Islands Department of Health (Division of Behavioral Health, Alcoholism, and Drug Dependency Services-BHADDS) invites you to share your feedback about the behavioral health needs of the residents after the 2017 Hurricanes, Irma and Maria. We are interested in learning more about the kinds of […]
Video: COVID-19 Vaccine
The novel coronavirus is a new and formidable foe. Right now, researchers and scientists, with the full support of the US government, are racing against the clock to develop a safe and efficacious vaccine against the virus and the disease it causes, #COVID19. Learn what makes vaccines so important, and how history, science, experience, and […]
DOH Awarded $1.8M for Phase I of the Redevelopment of the Historic John S. Moorehead Municipal Complex
ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands- The Office of Disaster Recovery announces the obligation of $1,837,783 to the Virgin Islands Department of Health for the demolition of the old mental health building and interior renovations to the department’s clinical buildings on St. Thomas. The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Public Assistance Program has awarded these funds to […]