U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health recognizes the growing concern among residents regarding access to behavioral and mental health services in the Territory. Behavioral health, which encompasses mental health, is a critical public health issue, and the Department takes seriously its responsibility to ensure that care
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced Wednesday he is implementing a “Safer At Home” order that will become effective on Monday, May 4. The Governor also said he is issuing an executive order that will detail the phased reopening of non-essential businesses and the guidelines to which
The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health is deeply saddened to announce confirmation of the territory’s second and third confirmed COVID- 19 deaths on St. Thomas and St. Croix respectively. The second deceased is a 72-year-old female St. Thomas resident with a history of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. At the
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
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
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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
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
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
