U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health is proud to announce that Commissioner Justa Encarnacion has been appointed Vice Chair of the Community Health and Prevention Policy Committee of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) for the 2025–2026 term. Commissioner Encarnacion expressed her gratitude
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
St. Croix, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health is correcting a news release issued earlier today that stated Hotel on the Cay utilized solely cistern water and not potable water. VI Health Commissioner Justa Encarnacion contacted Chris Pardo, owner of the Hotel on the Cay, following the
St. Croix, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Virgin Islands Department of Health today addressed misinformation circulating in the community and on social media regarding the Cease-and-Desist Order issued last Friday to Hotel on the Cay on St. Croix. The order was prompted by the confirmation of three cases of Legionnaire’s
St. Croix, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health is advising the public that its Environmental Health and Vital Records and Statistics offices on St. Croix will close at 12 p.m. today due to a malfunctioning air conditioning unit. The department is working to repair the unit today
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Virgin Islands Department of Health is pleased to announce the launch of its 2025 Diabetes Prevention Program, a comprehensive initiative aimed at reducing the risk of Type 2 diabetes among individuals identified as high-risk. The program will kick off on January 25, on St. Croix
