Department of Health Monitors New COVID-19 Variants Affecting the Mainland United States
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands—The Virgin Islands Department of Health is actively monitoring new COVID-19 variants that are being detected around the globe. Like many viruses, the SARS-CoV-2 virus has evolved over time. Viruses go through mutations as time goes on and these mutations are called strains or variants. In the past year there have […]
Baby Girl Delivered at Maternal Child Health Clinic on St. Croix Turns One Month Old
On December 7, 2020, Maternal and Child Health staff worked together to safely deliver a baby girl in modular 5 at the Department of Health’s Interim Health Center in Estate Richmond. Babies born in this generation can’t say they were born at Charles Harwood, also known as the “old hospital,” but this special baby will […]
Department of Health Announces Roll-Out of COVID-19 Vaccine Phase 1B
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands—The Virgin Islands Department of Health has advanced its phasebased COVID-19 vaccination plan from 1A to 1B. Per recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), Phase 1A included clinical healthcare staff, residents and staff in long-term care facilities, persons in need of special care and staff in congregate […]
DR. ALFRED O. HEATH JOINS THE SRMC STAFF CONTINUING TO RECEIVE THE PFIZER COVID-19 VACCINE
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands – Today Frontline healthcare workers at the Schneider Regional Medical Center continued their efforts to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, which was recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Virgin Islands Department of Health along with SRMC received […]
Governor Bryan Calls 33rd Legislature Into Special Session To Re-Address New GVI Debt Refinancing Proposal
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Monday said he is calling the 33rd Legislature back into Special Session on December 29 to re-address his proposal to refinance the Government of the Virgin Islands (GVI) debt to get a better interest rate and generate funds from the savings that can be used to shore up […]
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR ROACH ANNOUNCES WAIVER OF COST SHARING FOR COVID-19 VACCINATIONS BY INSURANCE COMPANIES
Lieutenant Governor Tregenza A. Roach, Esq., who also serves as the Virgin Islands Commissioner of Insurance, announces that health insurance companies authorized to conduct business in the Territory are required to waive any cost sharing for COVID-19 vaccinations- including deductibles, co-insurance, and co-payments. There are three health insurance companies licensed to conduct business in […]
DOH Announces Arrival of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine in the U.S.V.I.
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands— The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health has joined the rest of the nation in embarking on the historic event of the receipt and distribution of the first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer. This is a major breakthrough and comes amid the current surge of the virus in […]
Department of Health Announces Temporary Closure of Clinics for Training
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands—The Department of Health clinics on St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John will be closed on Friday, December 18, 2020 for clinical staff professional development training. Family Planning, Maternal and Child Health, Community Health, Behavioral Health, and Communicable Diseases clinics in both districts will be closed, but will resume normal […]
Governor Bryan Addresses Spike in Territory’s COVID-19 Cases, Securitization Senate Hearing at Weekly Press Briefing
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During his weekly press briefing on Monday, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. spoke about the current spike in COVID-19 cases in the Territory, urging residents to scale back get-togethers during the holiday season and to continue their steadfast adherence to the Department of Health guidelines and restrictions regarding masks, social distancing and other […]
DOH Recognizes World AIDS Day, December 1
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands (November 30, 2020) – The Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) observes December 1 of each year as World AIDS Day, a day to expand and strengthen worldwide efforts to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS. The global theme of World AIDS Day is “Global solidarity, shared responsibility.” Nationally, the theme for […]
