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The V.I. Dept. of Health on Tuesday announced the 121st death in the U.S. Virgin Islands tied to the coronavirus.
According a release from the department, a 65-year-old man from St. Thomas became the latest victim to die of complications related to Covid-19. "The Department of Health extends condolences to the family and friends of our latest COVID-19 related fatality," D.O.H. said.
D.O.H. said it continues to work to slow the spread of the virus, and the department urged residents to take the following self-protecting steps: 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.
As of Tuesday there were 242 active cases of the virus territory-wide: 150 on St. Croix, 81 on St. Thomas and 11 on St. John, according to D.O.H. data. The territory's seven-day positivity rate stood at 12.58 percent.
The department continues to push the use of vaccines, saying it is the safest way to protect against serious illness.
Dates and times for vaccinations are:
For adults, age 18 and older:
- St. Croix the Community Health Clinic is in Modular 1 at the Charles Harwood Memorial Complex. Vaccines and boosters are available on Mondays and Wednesdays 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, for all adults (ages 18 and up). Please call 340-718-1311 ext. 3895 or 3822 for information or to make an appointment.
- On St. Thomas the Community Health Clinic is on the second floor of the Schneider Regional Medical Center. Vaccines and boosters are available Monday through Thursday 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Ages 18 and up). Please call 340-774-7477, extension 5665 for information or to make an appointment.
- On St. John all vaccines and boosters for all age groups (adult, pediatric and infant) are now available by appointment only at the Morris F. DeCastro clinic. Please telephone 340-776-6400 for an appointment.
Vaccines for children on St. Croix and St. Thomas will be provided at the MCH clinics: Pediatric (age 5 to 17 years old) and Infant (age 6 months to 4 years of age) Parents/Guardians are asked to bring an ID for themselves, the child and child’s birth certificate.
- On St. Thomas - only on Tuesdays and Fridays at Maternal Child Health (MCH Clinic) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please call for an appointment at the 340-777-8804 ext. 2600. Walk-ins are always welcome.
- On St. Croix - operating under a tent adjacent to the CHMC site Fridays only from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please telephone 340-244-0016 for information or appointments.
- On St. John all vaccines and boosters for all age groups are by appointment only at the Morris F. DeCastro clinic. Please telephone 340-776-6400 for an appointment.
For Covid-19 testing, the schedule is as follows:
- On St. Croix – Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Charles Harwood Memorial parking lot
- On St. Thomas – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday – 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Schneider Regional Medical Center loading dock
- On St. John – Wednesday from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m
