Governor Bryan Eases Some COVID-19 Restrictions - Government of the United States Virgin Islands
Governor Bryan Eases Some COVID-19 Restrictions - Government of the United States Virgin Islands Governor Bryan Eases Some COVID-19 Restrictions - Government of the United States Virgin Islands Government of the United States Virgin Islands Home Governor Albert Bryan Jr Pressroom Executive Orders The Cabinet Government of the United States Virgin Islands Home Governor Albert Bryan Jr Pressroom Executive Orders The Cabinet © 2026 Government of the United States Virgin Islands Governor Bryan Eases Some COVID-19 Restrictions Search Latest Comments No comments to show. October 13 En Español U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During his weekly COVID-19 press briefing, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced he is easing some of the restrictions in place to stop the spread of COVID-19 in the Territory. His announcement comes after the Territory’s rate of positivity for the virus had decreased significantly. Effective immediately, churches and houses of worship are allowed to accommodate 50% of their capacity or a maximum of 100 persons, whichever is less. …
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Governor Bryan Eases Some COVID-19 Restrictions - Government of the United States Virgin Islands Governor Bryan Eases Some COVID-19 Restrictions - Government of the United States Virgin Islands Government of the United States Virgin Islands Home Governor Albert Bryan Jr Pressroom Executive Orders The Cabinet Government of the United States Virgin Islands Home Governor Albert Bryan Jr Pressroom Executive Orders The Cabinet © 2026 Government of the United States Virgin Islands Governor Bryan Eases Some COVID-19 Restrictions Search Latest Comments No comments to show. October 13 En Español U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — During his weekly COVID-19 press briefing, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced he is easing some of the restrictions in place to stop the spread of COVID-19 in the Territory. His announcement comes after the Territory’s rate of positivity for the virus had decreased significantly. Effective immediately, churches and houses of worship are allowed to accommodate 50% of their capacity or a maximum of 100 persons, whichever is less. Effective immediately, the requirement for the use of disposable dishes, utensils, napkins and drink containers has been suspended. Effective November 9, mass gatherings will increase to no more than 100 persons for indoor and outdoor activities or 50% of the capacity. Effective November 9, bars that cannot accommodate sit down service will remain closed and all bars and nightclubs in the Territory shall be allowed to open for seated service only. No patrons shall be allowed to congregate standing around the bar counter area. Patrons seated in designated sitting areas may order food, alcohol or both, and those sitting must be adequately spaced according to the Department of Health guidelines. Effective November 9, live music and disc jockey entertainment will be allowed in licensed establishments but shall not be permitted after midnight. “We are slowly getting back to normalcy, but we can’t rush it,” Governor Bryan said. “Let’s take this next step and see if we can sustain it without compromising the public health. Of course, we need your continued cooperation.” Governor Bryan also implored residents to take an active role in battling the violent crime that pervades the community. “We have to stand as one people to establish wrong from right and discontinue our silent overlooking of wrong that happens in our community,” Governor Bryan said. “Whether it’s an illegal horse track, drag racing, prostitution, loitering, gaming houses, an illegal numbers game or trespassing, it is time for us to stand as a community and say, ‘No more.’” “All these little things are breeding grounds and havens for larger criminal activity,” the Governor said. “We are going to push back on all this activity aggressively and we hope we have your support.” Unemployment To date, the Virgin Islands Department of Labor (VIDOL) has issued 41,545 unemployment insurance checks totaling more than $31,895,773. The department also has issued an additional 27,657 Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation checks totaling $42,406,020. VIDOL has issued $4,485,620 in Pandemic Unemployment Assistance to self-employed Virgin Islanders and $1,568,868 in Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation. In total, the Bryan-Roach Administration has issued 69,953 checks totaling $78,241,293. Stimulus The Bureau of Internal Revenue has extended the deadline to file a return to receive a stimulus check from October 15 to November 21. COVID-19 cases Currently tracking 16 active cases 21,964 individuals tested to date (more than 20% of the population) 20,620 of those tests were negative 1,325 tests came back positive 1,289 people have recovered 20 fatalities to date No COVID-19 patients are hospitalized at Juan F. Luis Hospital on St. Croix. Four COVID-19 patients are hospitalized at Schneider Regional Medical Center on St. Thomas. TAGS No tags CATEGORIES Uncategorized Previous Next Comments are closed © 2026 Government of the United States Virgin Islands.