U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Virgin Islands Department of Health has released its 2024 Epidemiology Division Annual Report, offering a comprehensive analysis of reportable disease trends in the territory. This report serves as a vital resource for shaping data-driven health policies and strengthening public health interventions. “The 2024 Annual Report
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
The Department of Planning and Natural Resources announces that pursuant to Virgin Islands Rules and Regulations, Title 12, Chapter 21, Section 904-9, an application for Federal Consistency Determination, CZX-6-22(FC), has been submitted by the Virgin Islands Department of Health. The project proposed consists of repair and in some cases replacement
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 eighteenth (118) death related to COVID-19. The deceased is a 75-year-old male on St. Croix. Getting
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