Health Department Investigating Possible COVID-19 Death
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands (July 21, 2020) The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health received information from the Roy Lester Schneider Hospital of a death that occurred earlier today, July 21st that may be associated with COVID-19. No additional information is currently available pending further investigation and notification of next of kin.
VIPA ANNOUNCES NEW AIRPORT SAFETY MEASURES TO COMBAT COVID-19 SPREAD
The Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) is implementing new safety procedures and reinforcing temperature screenings at its airports to combat the spread of the coronavirus in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The new measures were implemented today at the Cyril E. King Airport (CEKA) on St. Thomas and will begin this week at the Henry E. […]
Governor Bryan Issues Executive Order Granting Coronavirus Scholarships to High School Grads
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has issued an executive order granting high school graduates a supplemental scholarship of $1,000 because of hardships that resulted from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Territory’s residents and the education system. The scholarships are available to all high school, home school, trade school […]
Department of Health on St. Croix Closes For the Day
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands (July 10, 2020) The Department of Health on St. Croix will be closed on Friday, July 10, 2020, but will reopen on Monday, July 13, 2020. We do apologize for any inconvenience; however, we are grateful for your understanding. In order to keep our staff and the public […]
Limetree Bay Continues to Strengthen its Protocols to Address Increase In Cases; Working with V.I. Government to Enhance Plan
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands (July 9, 2020) – On Thursday, officials from Limetree Bay Terminals, LLC and Limetree Bay Refining, LLC (Limetree Bay) announced an increase in COVID-19 positive cases at the facility. President and CEO Brian Lever said the company is working with the V.I. Department of Health (DOH) and the Office of […]
Governor Bryan Tightens Restrictions On Air Arrivals, Beaches and Bars
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. said during his COVID-19 update on Thursday that beginning Wednesday, July 15, residents of 10 states that are hotspots for the COVID-19 virus must present test results showing they have tested negative for it or quarantine upon their arrival into the Territory. Governor Bryan also issued an […]
Health Department Issues General Guidelines for Reopening of Schools
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands (July 7, 2020) The Virgin Islands Department of Health has released the general guidelines for the safe reopening of schools throughout the territory this fall. The guidelines follow a three-phased reopening to include 100 percent face-to-face instruction, a combination of virtual and face-to-face, or 100 percent virtual instruction. The guidelines will […]
Governor Bryan Issues Travel Restrictions For Residents of Arizona, Florida and Texas
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. said during his weekly COVID-19 update that beginning Monday, July 13, residents of Arizona, Florida and Texas must present test results showing they are negative for COVID-19 or positive for COVID-19 antibodies upon their arrival into the Territory. Test should be taken within 72 hours of arriving in […]
Limetree Bay Updates Safety Measures for Personnel Returning to the Territory
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands (July 2, 2020) – On Thursday, officials from Limetree Bay announced adjustments to the company’s protocols for contractor personnel returning to the facility after traveling. The new procedures call for all contractor personnel to be tested before arriving on St. Croix and then isolate for 72 hours after arrival, before being tested again […]
Governor Bryan Orders Beaches Closed Early This Weekend, Bars to Stop Serving at 11 p.m. Until Further Notice
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — In an effort to mitigate the growing spread of the COVID-19 virus in the Territory, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has ordered all beaches to be closed at 4 p.m. for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, and all bars are ordered to stop serving, and alcohol sales Territory-wide are to end […]
