The Department of Health reported a 10th COVID-19 fatality on Thursday morning. The death occurred on St. Thomas. With the new death, St. Thomas and St. Croix each show five deaths.
As of Thursday evening, the territory has tested 13,563 residents and 869 have tested positive for COVID-19.
As usual, citing privacy laws, the Health Department did not release information about the deceased other than the fact that it occurred on St. Thomas.
Schneider Regional Medical Center reported earlier this week it was caring for 12 elderly patients from the Queen Louise Home who tested positive for the illness, while Human Services reported Wednesday it had 11 Queen Louise Home residents receiving care at the hospital. Human Services also reported the death of a Queen Louise resident, who was 101 years old. Whether this death is due to COVID-19 is unconfirmed.
Editor’s note: The Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs has provided the following cell phone numbers where residents can report activity that is against the law, including violation of the governor’s executive orders, that may put others at risk or in danger. Information, photos or videos can be texted to the following: The general number is 340-725-5129. The other two numbers are 340-727-7226 on St. Croix and 340-771-7226 on St. Thomas. You can also call 911 to report serious crimes.
