U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health is recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month by highlighting its importance in every aspect of a person’s daily life and reaffirming the commitment to promoting mental health resources and services in the territory. “Mental Health Month is a time to
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 eighteenth death related to COVID-19. The deceased is a 68-year old female on St. Croix. The department continues to work with
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 seventeenth death related to COVID-19. The deceased is a 93-year old male on St. Thomas. The department continues to work with
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Head Start Program today announced that their 2020 /2021 Head Start school year will begin virtually on September 14, 2020, until it is determined that in-person instruction can safely resume. To prepare for the launch of the virtual school year, Head Start staff
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 sixteenth death related to COVID-19. The deceased is a 59-year old male on St. John. The department continues to
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands (September 4, 2020) — The Virgin Islands Department of Health has received a donation of 800 vials of the COVID-19 treatment Remdesivir from the New Jersey Government. The generous donation of the antiviral drug can potentially treat 100-200 patients depending on the severity of the
ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands – When the power goes out, there can be serious impacts on daily activities. While a generator can ease these challenges, it can pose a danger if not used properly. Here are some safety tips: Have your generator inspected yearly and replace any worn parts. Use
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – During his weekly press briefing on Monday, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. gave details about why he extended the “Stay-at-Home” order until September 8. As a result of the Governor extending the current restrictions, the planned September 8 reopening of the Territory’s public schools has been pushed
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS— Director Barbara Jackson-McIntosh would like to inform the motoring public that due to the extension of the Stay-at-Home order issued by Governor Albert Bryan Jr.; the bureau will only be serving customers by appointment only. As Governor Bryan has extended the Stay at Home phase in an
ST. THOMAS – In keeping with Governor Albert Bryan Jr’s August 29 extension of the territory’s Stay-at-Home Order, the Virgin Islands Department of Education has delayed the start of public schools for one week, with classes beginning on Mon., Sept. 14, and not Tues., Sept. 8. All students will learn
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands (August 31, 2020) – September is recognized as National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month to highlight the prevalence of childhood obesity; address its impact; and provide resources and support for families in assessing, preventing, and treating childhood obesity. There is compelling evidence that childhood obesity threatens
To Reduce Health Risks, Increase Access to Quality Healthcare and Enforce Health Standards.
