GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ST. CROIX OFFICE 3500 ESTATE RICHMOND CHRISTIANSTED, ST. CROIX, U.S.V.I. 00820-4370 CHARLES HARWOOD MEMORIAL COMPLEX TEL: (340)718-6551 * FAX: (340)718-1376 ST.THOMAS OFFICE 1303 HOSPITAL GROUND, SUITE 10 CHARLOTTE AMALIE ST.THOMAS, U.S.V.I. 00802-6722 TEL: (340)774-0117 * FAX: (340)777-4001 PRESS RELEASE February 10, 2022 Ginny Dargan Chickasaw Nation Industries 450-535-5295 Virginia.Dargan@chickasaw.com Department of Health Announces Return to Original Wednesday ONLY Testing and Vaccine Schedule on St. John US Virgin Islands — St. John residents and visitors are advised the Department of Health will return to the Wednesday only, pre-Omicron testing and vaccination schedule at the VI Port Authority Gravel Lot the week of February 14th. All other testing and vaccine events previously offered at other locations on St. John are discontinued. Testing at the VIPA Gravel Lot will be offered from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. and vaccines will be available from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Persons wishing to be tested are reminded they must register in advance at https://www.covid19usvi.com/testing. Gift cards for eligible children who receive a second vaccine dose can be picked up at the Morris F. DeCastro Clinic. 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. To report a suspected case of COVID-19, please call (340) 712-6299 or (340) 776-1519. If you have a medical emergency, call 911. For more information, visit covid19usvi.com. For COVID-19 updates, text COVID19USVI to 888777. # # #