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 — 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 eighty-ninth death related to COVID-19. The deceased is a 68-year-old male on St. John. The Department continues to work to slow
US Virgin Islands —The Department of Health advises the community that the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in the Territory coupled with the rapidly increasing community transmission indicates the need for continued vigilance with the established COVID-19 protocols. Further to this Commissioner Encarnacion today revealed that the rapid increase in
ST. Thomas, US Virgin Islands — Due to the recent surge in COVID-19 active cases the Department of Health is taking preventative measures to reduce the spread of the virus. In-person services throughout the Territory will be temporarily curtailed. Below is the listing of schedule changes as of Wednesday, December
US Virgin Islands — Due to the recent surge in COVID-19 active cases the Department of Health is taking preventative measures to reduce the spread of the virus. In-person services throughout the Territory will be temporarily curtailed. Below is the listing of schedule changes as of Wednesday, December 29, 2021.
US Virgin Islands — The Department of Health would like to ensure that all Virgin Islanders fully understand the new procedures associated with COVID-19 quarantining. Persons with positive test results for COVID-19 who are asymptomatic or not presenting symptoms are to isolate for 10 days. Individuals who are exhibiting COVID-19
Charlotte Amalie, December 28, 2021 – To further protect Schneider Regional Medical Center’s vulnerable patients and staff, the leadership team has expanded its safety measures beyond those previously issued for patient visitation. To limit the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus, SRMC has added the following temporary requirements: Visitation on
U.S. Virgin Islands, December 28, 2021 – The VI Department of Health’s Division of Environmental Health is not processing health cards and health permits until January 10, 2022. In the case of an emergency, please contact Director Wanson Harris at (340) 643-8984
ST CROIX -USVI, DECEMBER 27, 2021 – Based on the rapid increase of COVID-19 positive cases in the Territory, JFL advises the public that strict no visitation restrictions have been reinstated. All in-person visits have been restricted. There is still much to learn about COVID-19 and the Variant B.1.1.529, a
ST CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands, DECEMBER 13, 2021 – Contrary to what has been recently communicated by some media outlets, Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center’s (“JFL”) Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Emergency Room (ER) remain open and caring for patients. JFL has suffered staffing challenges and has been
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 eighty-eighth death related to COVID-19. The deceased is a 57-year-old female on St. Croix. The Department continues to work
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