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 
 
 
 
 
    
        
             
 
January 24, 2020 
 
 
 
 
 
 
            Jahnesta Ritter 
     
 
 
 
 
 
    Director of Public Relations 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
340-718-1311ext. 3671   
Jahnesta.ritter@goh.vi.gov 
 
Department of Health Investigating 
Possible Death Related to COVID-19 
 
 
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands — The Virgin Islands Department of Health is investigating the 
unexpected death of a 41-year old male on St. Thomas who recovered from COVID-19 five 
weeks ago. Health officials are waiting for evaluation from the medical examiner for more 
details to determine if there is any direct relation to COVID-19. The deceased’s next of kin has 
been notified.  
 
If confirmed, this death will mark the twenty-fifth death related to COVID-19 in the territory. 
The Department extends condolences to the family of the deceased and 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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