The governor’s Safer-at-Home order, which went into effect early Monday, May 4 allows for some non-essential businesses to resume operations as long as they adhere to the safety guideline issued by the CDC and our local Department of Health.
No Mask, No Service
All residents who wish to patronize any business must wear a face mask.
The only exceptions are children younger than 2 or residents with acute respiratory issues.
Ski masks are prohibited indoors and outdoors as a means of addressing the need for a mask in commercial establishments.
Taxis, safaris and cars for hire are considered commercial establishments and all occupants must have masks.
Free “No Mask, No Service” signs for businesses will be available from the Department of Property and Procurement offices and Department of Consumer Affairs offices in both districts.
“Safer at Home” rules have been adjusted to allow religious leaders to give their sermons without masks as long as they stay at least 10 feet away from the congregation.
The public is asked to report businesses in violation of the “No Mask, No Service” policy by calling DLCA at 340-713-3522 on St. Croix and 340-714-3522 on St. Thomas.
Non-essential businesses allowed to reopen, pending their ability to follow social distancing and safety guidelines as proscribed by the CDC and the Virgin Islands Department of Health, include:
Barbers
Hair salons
Massage therapists
Gymnasiums
Private health care facilities for elective medical visits
Caribbean Cinemas does not anticipate opening before June 1, and Tropical Ten Pins also is not ready to reopen yet and still is developing its protocols.
Chicken and Bowling has gone out of business and will not reopen.
