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Alert: FDA Issues Public Notification on SWAG, May Lower Blood Pressure to Dangerous Levels

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a public notification on S.W.A.G., advising consumers against purchasing the sexual enhancement product sold across various website and in some retail stores. The VI Department of Health is also advising the public not to use this product. According

US Virgin Islands (November 10, 2020) – At around 11:45 am it was reported that a generator was on fire at the Morris F. DeCastro clinic on St. John. The fire only impacted the generator and was quickly contained. Deputy Fire Chief Clarence Stephenson of the Virgin Islands Fire Service

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has issued a statement debunking a number of false rumors and misinformation that is circulating on social media platforms regarding the U.S. Virgin Islands and potential COVID-19 vaccines that are being developed.  The rumors apparently were started after a report by “60 Minutes”

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During the weekly press briefing at Government House on St. Croix on Monday, Communications Director Richard Motta Jr. set out the guidelines and restrictions governing the reopening of bars and nightclubs in the Territory, as set forth in Governor Albert Bryan Jr.’s 19th Supplemental Executive Order.  “We have introduced

St. Croix, US Virgin Islands (November 7, 2020) – The Department of Health (DOH) clarifies that no team sports activities are currently permitted. An announcement by the Virgin Islands Soccer Association that the season will begin results from a misunderstanding that led them to plan the season, thinking that permission had been

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

The novel coronavirus is a new and formidable foe. Right now, researchers and scientists, with the full support of the US government, are racing against the clock to develop a safe and efficacious vaccine against the virus and the disease it causes, #COVID19. Learn what makes vaccines so important, and