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DOH Clarifies Quarantine Procedures

The Department of Health would like to ensure that all Virgin Islanders
fully understand the new procedures associated with COVID-19 quarantining.

Persons with positive test results for COVID-19 who are asymptomatic or not presenting
symptoms are to quarantine for 5 days. If symptoms develop during the 5 days the quarantine will be extended to the regular 10-day period.

Individuals who are exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms and test positive for the virus will be
required to quarantine for the entire 10-day period.

To schedule a test please call (340) 712-6299 on St. Croix or (340) 776-1519 in the St.
Thomas/St. John District. To schedule a test online please visit www.covid19usvi.com/testing.

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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