VIDOH Modifies St. Croix Mosquito Project in Light of COVID-19
The Virgin Islands Department of Health (VIDOH) is committed to protecting the health and overall wellness of its communities. As of April 8, due to delays brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, the St. Croix Mosquito Project, a Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) mosquito release project, which does not involve genetic modification, has been discontinued as […]
Governor Bryan, Anderson Stewart Family Foundation Announce $1 Million Grant to Fight COVID-19
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and the Anderson Stewart Family Foundation announced Friday that the foundation has given a grant of $1 million to the Virgin Islands Department of Health for equipment and to provide services to residents in the department’s fight against COVID-19. The grant will be used to purchase […]
*Week of April 6-8* “No V.I. Child Goes Hungry” Feeding Initiative Review
Many USVI SNAP Recipients to Receive Supplemental Allotments Amid Coronavirus Crisis
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U.S. Department of Labor Publishes New OSHA Poster Aimed At Reducing Workplace Exposure to the Coronavirus
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a new poster listing steps all workplaces can take to reduce the risk of exposure to coronavirus. The poster highlights 10 infection prevention measures every employer can implement to protect workers’ safety and health during the coronavirus pandemic. Safety measures […]
Lieutenant Governor Roach Issues Order to All Usvi Banks and Loan Servicers Regarding Financial Relief for Residents and Businesses
Lieutenant Governor Tregenza A. Roach, Esq in his capacity as Chairman of the Virgin Islands Banking Board, has ordered all banks and loan servicers licensed and doing business in the Territory to provide financial relief for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, consistent with the recently passed CARES Act. The Coronavirus Aid, […]
“No V.I. Child Goes Hungry” Feeding Initiative
Governor Bryan Closes Territorial Beaches Until April 20
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS—Governor Albert Bryan Jr. on Monday closed all the beaches in the Territory until April 20 in an attempt at curbing the COVID-19 virus and as a way to discourage some residents from ignoring the stay-at-home order and negating social and physical distancing. “We have a considerable way to go before we reach […]
Health Department Announces First Confirmed COVID-19 Death on St. Thomas
The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health is deeply saddened to announce confirmation of the territory’s first confirmed COVID-19 death and two new confirmed cases of COVID-19 disease on St. Thomas. This brings the territory’s total confirmed cases to forty-two—twelve on Croix, twenty-eight on St. Thomas, and two on St. John. The deceased is an 85-year-old […]
VING support with airport screening
ST. CROIX, Virgin Islands – Members of the Virgin Islands National Guard met at the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport to discuss screening protocols for incoming passengers, April 1, 2020. The screening protocols will provide additional measures to prevent further exposure and infections amongst the population. These Department of Health protocols consist of screening criteria […]
