Tag: dengue
Territorial Epidemiologist Reminds Community to Stay Vigilant Against Mosquito-Borne Diseases
While there is currently no established transmission of dengue in the territory, according to the V.I. Department of Health, Territorial Epidemiologist Ester Ellis is mindful of the ever-present threat.
Op-Ed: Dengue and COVID-19 Make a Dangerous Combo
One of the advantages of living in the USVI is being able to see how things play out on the mainland. We then can evaluate how we can adjust accordingly.
Dengue’s V.I. Reappearance Makes Mosquito Control Paramount
The V.I. Health Department reported Wednesday a small number of Virgin Islanders have tested positive for the unpleasant, mosquito-borne illness dengue in recent weeks, marking its first lab-confirmed return since 2017.