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 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 
 
June 17, 2022 
 
 
 
 
 
 
            Ginny Dargan 
     
 
 
 
 
 
    Ginny.Dargan@doh.vi.gov 
 
Department of Health Confirms the  
One Hundred and Eighteenth (118) Death Related to COVID-19  
 
 
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 one 
hundred and eighteenth (118) death related to COVID-19. The deceased is a 75-year-old male on St. 
Croix.  
 
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.  
 
Getting the COVID-19 vaccine can prevent severe illness and death. To schedule an appointment, 
please call (340) 777-8227 or visit covid19usvi.com/vaccines. Walk-ins are also accepted at our 
Community Vaccination Centers.  
 
St. Croix’s Community Vaccination Center is located at the Charles Harwood Memorial Complex 
on St. Croix and is available for vaccines and boosters Monday - Friday 1:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
Walk-ins are welcome.  
 
On St. Thomas the Community Vaccination Center is located at the Community Health Clinic on 
the 2nd floor at the Schneider Regional Medical Center and provides vaccines and boosters Monday 
through Friday 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome.  
Press Release 
Department of Health Confirms the One Hundred and Eighteenth (118) Death Related to COVID-19  
June 17, 2022 
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For more information on 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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