U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The VI Department of Health is encouraging the territory’s healthcare providers in the territory to apply for National Health Service Corps (NHSC) site designation. The application period is open; however, it will close on June 17, 2025. “Becoming an NHSC site opens the door to critical
US Virgin Islands — The Virgin Islands Department of Health (VIDOH) announced that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expanded the eligibility of COVID-19 vaccine boosters to everyone age 5 and older. The Pediatric boosters are recommended for children ages 5 through 11 five (5) months after their
US Virgin Islands — The Virgin Islands Department of Health (VIDOH) has announced that COVID-19 vaccine events will be conducted on Wednesday, May 25th from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. at The Market on St. Croix and Cost-U-Less on St. Thomas and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on St.
US Virgin Islands — Commissioner Justa Encarnacion announced the V.I. Department of Health (VIDOH) will be providing COVID-19 vaccines and testing services during the 2022 Agricultural Food Fair on St. Croix. The VIDOH will be at the Ag Fair from 10:00 am. to 5:00 p.m. on May 28th, 29th and
US Virgin Islands — Commissioner Justa Encarnacion today reassured the public that there is presently no shortage of powdered infant formula in the Territory. All VI vendors that serve the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program participants with powdered infant formula products are currently stocked with adequate supplies of
US Virgin Islands — The VI Department of Health (VIDOH) is continuing to advise the public on the importance of practicing COVID-19 preventive measures. Dr. Tai Hunte-Ceasar reminds the community that we are entering into a state of endemicity where COVID-19 will continuously be prevalent throughout the territory and COVID
US Virgin Islands —The VI Department of Health (VIDOH) is revising its Isolation and Quarantine guidelines to align with the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The new policies are: Isolation: If you have a Positive COVID-19 test Isolate immediately when you suspect you are infected. Get
US Virgin Islands — After further investigating cause of death and ensuring notification of next of kin, the Virgin Islands Department of Health (VIDOH) is saddened to confirm the territory’s one hundred and twelfth (112th) death related to COVID-19. The deceased is a 97-year-old female on St. Croix. Commissioner Encarnacion
US Virgin Islands — After further investigating cause of death and ensuring notification of next of kin, the Virgin Islands Department of Health (VIDOH) is saddened to confirm the territory’s one hundred and thirteenth (113th) death related to COVID-19. The deceased is a 87-year-old female on St. Croix. Commissioner Encarnacion
US Virgin Islands — With active cases and hospitalizations rising throughout the Territory the VI Department of Health (VIDOH) would like to remind Virgin Islanders about the procedures related to isolating and quarantining. Isolation: For individuals with positive test results, regardless of symptoms: Vaccinated individuals: isolation should be for 7
US Virgin Islands — The VI Commissioner of Health is expressing her sincere appreciation to Dr. Jessica Wilson, AeroMD, St. Croix Clinical Laboratory, and Acute Alternative Medical Center who worked diligently with the staff of the Departments of Health and Education to test all Territorial public school teachers, staff and
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