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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

ST. THOMAS, USVI – The Virgin Islands Department of Education will resume its “No V.I. Child Goes Hungry” Feeding Initiative at 9 a.m., Monday through Friday, beginning Thurs., October 1. Breakfast and lunch may be picked up together and are available until supplies last. Meals will not be served on

ST. CROIX, USVI – On September 25 at approximately 1:26 p.m., officers were notified of the theft of two vehicles from the VI Department of Health’s headquarters in Estate Richmond. The vehicles were quickly discovered by officers. The vehicles were carefully followed by officers and tracked by the VI Department

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 twentieth death related to COVID-19. The deceased is a 57-year old male on St. Thomas. The department continues to

St. Croix, US Virgin Islands (September 23, 2020) — Over the next few months the Department of Health will be offering Influenza vaccines to all adult residents throughout the Territory.   Anyone wishing to receive the Influenza vaccine must bring their Immunization Card with them as well as one of

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. said Monday, during his weekly press conference, that the pilot phase for COVID testing at the territory’s airports began this weekend. In June, the VI Department of Tourism created a portal where travelers can upload negative tests prior to travel into the

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The territory will reopen to leisure travelers tomorrow, Saturday, September 19th, however, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is reminding the public that the territory remains in the Safer at Home phase of the COVID-19 pandemic response. On Saturday Sept. 12, “we allowed hotels and other guest lodgings

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – During the Government House weekly press briefing, Richard Motta Jr., Director of Communications for the Office of the Governor, reminded the community that the Pandemic Electronic Benefits (P-EBT) program continues to issue cards to eligible students and asked for the public’s patience as the Department of

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – During his weekly press briefing on Tuesday, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. allowed a number of restrictions under the “Stay at Home” order to expire, effectively moving the Territory up to “Safer at Home” status, meaning that nonessential businesses are allowed to reopen. Governor Bryan also said

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