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VI Department of Health and Oasis Terrace to Host Free Thanksgiving Feast for the Needy and Homeless

St. Thomas, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — This Thanksgiving, the Virgin Islands Department of Health is partnering with Oasis Terrace to host a free Thanksgiving Day Community Feast for individuals and families in need and the homeless. The event is set for Thursday, November 27, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 4

St. Croix, US Virgin Islands — After further investigating cause of death and ensuring notification of next of kin, the Virgin Islands Department of Health is saddened to confirm the territory’s one hundred and twenty-second (122nd) death related to COVID-19. The deceased is an 89-year-old male on St. Thomas. The

St. Croix, US Virgin Islands — After further investigating cause of death and ensuring notification of next of kin, the Virgin Islands Department of Health is saddened to confirm the territory’s one hundred and twenty-first (121st) death related to COVID-19. The deceased is a 65-year-old male on St. Thomas. The

US Virgin Islands —The VIDOH advises persons seeking vaccine appointments on St. Thomas through the Community Health Clinics to telephone 340-774-7477, extension 5665 for information or to make an appointment. Vaccines and boosters are available Monday through Thursday 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Ages 18 and

US Virgin Islands — Commissioner of Health Justa Encarnacion is pleased to advise the Virgin Islands community that beginning July 16, 2022, a new three-digit dialing code (988) connecting those in need to the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline will go live. The new code makes it easier for anyone

US Virgin Islands — The VI Department of Health (VIDOH) advises the public to be cautious about spending time outdoors when the Virgin Islands are experiencing clouds of Saharan Dust. Virgin Islanders can take steps to reduce their risk of developing health concerns while Saharan Dust is present; to include

US Virgin Islands — Commissioner of Health Justa Encarnacion advises the public that as of Monday, July 11th the Charles Harwood Modulars Temporary Parking Lot will be open for parking. Commissioner Encarnacion apologizes to the public for any inconveniences this temporary change may cause. All employees and persons doing business

US Virgin Islands — Commissioner of Health Justa Encarnacion advises the public that the John Moorehead Complex adjacent to the Knud Hansen Complex was closed today as of 10 a.m. The temporary closure impacts all Department of Health Offices operating in this complex. Commissioner Encarnacion apologizes to the public for

St. Croix, US Virgin Islands — After further investigating cause of death and ensuring notification of next of kin, the Virgin Islands Department of Health is saddened to confirm the territory’s one hundred and twentieth (120) death related to COVID-19. The deceased is a 77- year-old female on St. Thomas.

St. Croix, US Virgin Islands — After further investigating cause of death and ensuring notification of next of kin, the Virgin Islands Department of Health is saddened to confirm the territory’s one hundred and nineteenth (119) death related to COVID-19. The deceased is a 94-year-old female on St. Croix. The

US Virgin Islands — The Virgin Islands Department of Health (VIDOH) announces that COVID19 samples forwarded to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for routine COVID-19 sequencing have identified the presence of the COVID-19 Omicron BA.4 subvariant in the Territory. Preliminary reports also indicate the presence of the

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