Hey, Darlene -
How has the corona virus mess had an impact on the islands? I'm guessing that with travel restrictions, there will be fewer tourists, and maybe fewer casino goers. Hope your job will not be in jeopardy.
We have 1 confirmed case on island so far. . . . .
Who knows once more testing gets done . . . .
St Thomas is going to be hit hardest economically, it's the biggest cruise ship destination in the Caribbean, and it looks like the ships have stopped running for the next month or two.
Here on St Croix, we have a huge oil refinery that's been in the process of being revived, (massive amount of workers) . . . my worry for it, is what happens if oil prices stay cratered for any significant length of time.
We aren't a real tourist destination, so travel restrictions and tourism drop-off won't be as heavily felt here as St Thomas & St John.
So far they haven't closed the public schools or the bars / restaurants, no curfew yet and no limit yet on gathering size, but all that could change in a heartbeat, so you never know.
They're still undecided on whether to cancel/reschedule St Thomas Carnival which would normally start next month.
I haven't had but a few days off in the last 2 1/2 months, so truth be told, a few weeks of closure and a chance to work on the little car might not seem too bad.