USVI Department of Health
GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ST. CROIX OFFICE 3500 ESTATE RICHMOND CHRISTIANSTED, ST. CROIX, U.S.V.I. 00820-4370 CHARLES HARWOOD MEMORIAL COMPLEX TEL: (340)718-6551 * FAX: (340)718-1376 ST.THOMAS OFFICE 1303 HOSPITAL GROUND, SUITE 10 CHARLOTTE AMALIE ST.THOMAS, U.S.V.I. 00802-6722 TEL: (340)774-0117 * FAX: (340)777-4001 PRESS RELEASE January 24, 2020 Jahnesta Ritter Director of Public Relations 340-718-1311ext. 3671 Jahnesta.ritter@goh.vi.gov Department of Health Investigating Possible Death Related to COVID-19 St. Croix, US Virgin Islands — The Virgin Islands Department of Health is investigating the unexpected death of a 41-year old male on St. Thomas who recovered from COVID-19 five weeks ago. Health officials are waiting for evaluation from the medical examiner for more details to determine if there is any direct relation to COVID-19. The deceased’s next of kin has been notified. If confirmed, this death will mark the twenty-fifth death related to COVID-19 in the territory. …
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GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ST. CROIX OFFICE 3500 ESTATE RICHMOND CHRISTIANSTED, ST. CROIX, U.S.V.I. 00820-4370 CHARLES HARWOOD MEMORIAL COMPLEX TEL: (340)718-6551 * FAX: (340)718-1376 ST.THOMAS OFFICE 1303 HOSPITAL GROUND, SUITE 10 CHARLOTTE AMALIE ST.THOMAS, U.S.V.I. 00802-6722 TEL: (340)774-0117 * FAX: (340)777-4001 PRESS RELEASE January 24, 2020 Jahnesta Ritter Director of Public Relations 340-718-1311ext. 3671 Jahnesta.ritter@goh.vi.gov Department of Health Investigating Possible Death Related to COVID-19 St. Croix, US Virgin Islands — The Virgin Islands Department of Health is investigating the unexpected death of a 41-year old male on St. Thomas who recovered from COVID-19 five weeks ago. Health officials are waiting for evaluation from the medical examiner for more details to determine if there is any direct relation to COVID-19. The deceased’s next of kin has been notified. If confirmed, this death will mark the twenty-fifth death related to COVID-19 in the territory. The Department extends condolences to the family of the deceased and continues to work with other agencies in taking unprecedented actions to slow the spread of COVID-19. You should continue to follow these precautionary measures: stay at home, practice social distancing, wear a mask when in company of others outside of those in your household, clean frequently used areas thoroughly, and wash your hands often with soap and warm water. To report a suspected case of COVID-19, please call (340) 712-6299 or (340) 776-1519. If you have a medical emergency, call 911. For more information, visit covid19usvi.com. For COVID- 19 updates, text COVID19USVI to 888777. # # #