Tag: health
Limetree Bay Refinery Says Large Flare Part of Restart Work
There was a larger than usual flame at the top of the Limetree Bay Refinery's flare stack and louder than usual noise from the flare over the last week, which the company says is part of the normal startup process and will quiet down when the refinery restarts.
Steam and Oil Plume Causes Odor at Limetree Bay Refinery
The Limetree Bay refinery project, which is expected to go online in the near future, had an incident on Monday that caused residents to complain of a noxious odor.
Groups Schedule Events to Focus on Domestic Violence Awareness
Three community groups are taking part in events planned across the country to bring attention to October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, communicating the presence of domestic violence in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Legislature Rejects Another Anti-Corporal Punishment Bill
History repeated itself during Friday’s Legislative session, where once again prohibiting the use of corporal punishment in a school setting was struck down by legislators, this time by a 12-2 vote.
Department of Health Reports Territory’s 18th COVID Death
An 18th Virgin Islander died of COVID-19 over the weekend, according to statistics reported Tuesday morning by the Department of Health. The deceased is a 68-year-old female on St. Croix, the department said.
Report: USVI Could Top the World in Per Capita Pandemic Deaths
A study out of the UW School of Medicine forecasts worldwide COVID-19 deaths could top four million by the end of the year, and the U.S. Virgin Islands is likely to see some of the worst fatalities per capita in the world.
Health Department Receives Additional COVID Testing Machines
The Department of Health received 11 additional COVID-19 testing machines on Monday as part of a continuing equipment distribution program led by the V.I. Territorial Emergency Management Agency, a VITEMA press release announced Wednesday.
Virgin Islanders Share Firsthand Experiences with COVID-19
Virgin Islanders, like people all over the world, are feeling their way through the COVID-19 pandemic, dealing with this new illness.
Bryan: More Contagion Enforcement for Restaurants, Boaters and Fines for Not Wearing Masks
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. issued new COVID-19 mandates, limiting funerals to groups of 10, closures of restaurants that don’t comply with safety orders, confiscating boats that engage in “rafting” and fines for those not wearing a mask where it is required.
Gerontologist Neda McGuire Helps Clients with Aging and Beyond
Gerontologist and end-of-life doula Neda McGuire has good news for older adults and those traversing their journeys as senior citizens.