U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health today announced the launch of a comprehensive Gen Z Suicide Prevention Campaign, a targeted, territory-wide effort to address the growing mental health crisis affecting young people ages 14–26 and to equip parents and caregivers with tools to better support them.
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands (November 1, 2020) – On Friday, the Department of Health reported 14 new cases of COVID-19 in the territory—six on St. Croix and eight on St. Thomas. A vessel* in the St. Thomas Harbour** accounted for six of the cases on St. Thomas. With Saturday’s
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands (October 28, 2020) – The Virgin Islands Department of Health (Division of Behavioral Health, Alcoholism, and Drug Dependency Services-BHADDS) invites you to share your feedback about the behavioral health needs of the residents after the 2017 Hurricanes, Irma and Maria. We are interested in learning more
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands (October 28, 2020) – The Virgin Islands Department of Health strongly urges residents to celebrate Halloween safely during COVID-19 by avoiding higher risk activities like traditional trick-or-treating. While customary activities may be fun for many, considerations for the COVID-19 pandemic must be made. Residents can still have a good time, but safety must
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands (October 28, 2020) – The Virgin Islands Department of Health (Division of Behavioral Health, Alcoholism, and Drug Dependency Services-BHADDS) invites you to share your feedback about the behavioral health needs of the residents after the 2017 Hurricanes, Irma and Maria. We are interested in learning
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands (October 26, 2020) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expanded the definition of “close contact.” * to include being within 6 feet of an infected person for several brief encounters throughout the day. “Close contact” is when these short periods (one minute
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ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands- The Office of Disaster Recovery announces the obligation of $1,837,783 to the Virgin Islands Department of Health for the demolition of the old mental health building and interior renovations to the department’s clinical buildings on St. Thomas. The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Public Assistance Program
Join the USVI Walkability Institute for a series of webinars beginning October 7, 2020, to discuss how physical activity can be increased in the US Virgin Islands. The USVI Walkability Institute in collaboration with the Active People, Healthy NationSM (https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/activepeoplehealthynation/index.html) campaign has implemented a goal to assist 27 million Americans become more
The Environmental Health Division of the Virgin Islands Department of Health advises the public that all food sale events must be approved with a Special Event Health Permit prior to the event. All persons working at the event who will be handling and serving food, beverages or food service items
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During his weekly COVID-19 press briefing, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced he is easing some of the restrictions in place to stop the spread of COVID-19 in the Territory. His announcement comes after the Territory’s rate of positivity for the virus had decreased significantly. Effective immediately, churches
