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U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Virgin Islands Department of Health is pleased to report a significant decline in Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) cases across the territory, following a coordinated public health response and targeted outreach campaign. Between January and March, the territory experienced a surge in HFMD cases,
St. Thomas, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health announces that its Environmental Health Office on St. Thomas has relocated to the Community Health Clinic at Schneider Regional Medical Center. Additionally, the public is reminded that the St. Thomas Environmental Health Office has revised its schedule for issuance
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health press conference scheduled for 10 a.m. will now be held at 11 a.m. today, Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Topics of discussion will include Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease and the measles outbreak in the US. The press conference will be held
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health will hold a press conference on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 10 a.m. to discuss Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease. The press conference will be held from Government House on St. Croix and will be streamed Live on the Government Access
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health alerting the public that Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) continues to spread among children on St. Thomas. To date, there are a total of 189 reported HFMD cases. One case of HFMD has been reported on St. Croix. “Since our
St. Thomas, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Virgin Islands Department of Health advises the public that its St. Thomas offices, located at the John S. Moorehead Complex in Hospital Ground, are temporarily closed due to an extended power outage. The affected offices include Environmental Health, Vital Records and Statistics, and
St. Thomas, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health’s Environmental Health Office on St. Thomas is announcing a new weekly schedule for the issuance of health cards and health permits, effective immediately. The Environmental Health Office will now process health card applications only on Mondays and Wednesdays. On
St. Thomas, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health is alerting the public about an outbreak of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) with 46 cases reported at day cares and schools on the island of St. Thomas as of Friday. HFMD is a common illness in children
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – VI Department of Health reminded residents and visitors to take precautions to protect their health during the 53rd Annual Agriculture and Food Fair weekend. “We are still in flu season, and right now we are actually in the peak of the season. As travelers return home
St. Croix, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Virgin Islands Department of Health is urging residents to take precautions to prevent further transmission of dengue as the number of cases rise on St. Croix. “We are once again strongly urging residents to take steps now to prevent wider transmission,” said VI
St. Croix, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Department of Health, this evening, lifted Hotel on the Cay’s Cease-and-Desist Order following negative test results for legionella. “Based on negative laboratory results in all but one sample, the hotel is permitted to resume hotel operations except for one room which is still