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 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    
        
             
September 3, 2020 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
          Jahnesta Ritter 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
          340-718-1311 
 
 
Department of Health Confirms First Death 
Related to COVID-19 on St. John 
 
 
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands — 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 sixteenth death related to COVID-19. The deceased is a 59-year old male on 
St. John.   
  
The department continues to work with other agencies in taking unprecedented actions to slow 
the spread of COVID-19. You should continue to follow these precautionary measures: stay at 
home, 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.  
 
 
 
 
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