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.

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.