HEALTH DEPARTMENT CONFIRMS 3 MORE DEATHS FROM COVID DURING OMICRON SURGE

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Health has confirmed three more deaths related to COVID-19 in the territory — two on St. Thomas and one on St. Croix.

2022-01-19 12:39:24 - VI News Staff

After further investigating cause of death and ensuring notification of next of kin, the Virgin Islands Department of Health is saddened to confirm the territory’s ninetysecond, ninety-third and ninety-fourth deaths related to COVID-19.

The deceased are a 70-yearold male on St. Croix, an 89-year-old male on St. Thomas and an 80-year-old male also on St. Thomas.

The Department continues to work to slow the spread of COVID-19. Please continue to follow these precautionary measures: 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.

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