On Tuesday, the Virgin Islands Department of Health (D.OH) announced two additional coronavirus-related deaths, bringing the territory's total to 14, four of which occurred in the past five days. "The deceased are a 95-year old female and a 72-year old male on St. Thomas." D.O.H. reported 32 new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday night; four on St. Croix, 26 in St. Thomas, and two in St. John. The department listed 801 individuals as recovered. The department was tracking 215 active cases as of Tuesday; 50 on St. Croix, 11 on St. John and 154 in St. Thomas. The USVI has now passed the 1,000-mark positive cases with 1,030 individuals testing positive for the virus as of Tuesday.
Senate President Novelle E. Francis explains the Committee of the Whole meeting's outcome as they were looking at the administration's financial package.
The 2021 school year is fast approaching; Education Commissioner Racquel Berry-Benjamin encourages parents and guardians to visit the Department of Education website.
On September 1, Magens Bay Beach hours will be adjusted to 7 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Thursday. Smith Bay Beach hours will remain unchanged. Magens Bay Authority urges those who choose to visit to maintain social distancing guidelines.