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Updated: Jun. 18, 2020 at 5:05 PM EDT
|By Staff
Restaurant and beverage establishments are required to maintain six feet of distance between tables, fitness centers may open indoor areas at 75 percent occupancy, and recreation and entertainment venues at may operate at 50 percent occupancy,
Updated: Jun. 18, 2020 at 10:09 AM EDT
|By Staff
Two officers with the Town of Bedford Police Department have tested positive for COVID-19.
Updated: Jun. 17, 2020 at 8:44 AM EDT
|By Staff
Any new confirmed cases from health departments throughout the state the rest of the day won't show up until at least the following day on the state list.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2020 at 10:57 PM EDT
|By Jen Cardone
Community-wide testing has now moved to only once a week in the New River Valley as the health district has shifted its role in the pandemic.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2020 at 5:17 PM EDT
|By Michael Alachnowicz
They have a public hearing on the matter Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2020 at 8:32 AM EDT
|By Staff
He said he will have more information, however, at his Thursday briefing about what Phase 3 will look like.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2020 at 4:59 AM EDT
|By Katey Roshetko
For a limited time, after you donate blood, a sample will be tested to see if you have COVID-19 antibodies.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2020 at 7:53 PM EDT
|By Leanna Scachetti
A spokesperson for Galax Health and Rehab confirmed the facility has had 21 patient deaths due to COVID-19.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2020 at 6:26 PM EDT
|By Kendall Davis
Monday, Henry County reported 202 cases and Martinsville reported 54, continuing the recent spike in cases that could lead to the area staying in Phase 2 of reopening.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2020 at 4:24 PM EDT
|By Eddie Callahan
Most patients are experiencing mild to moderate symptoms, while some are asymptomatic
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Updated: Jun. 15, 2020 at 3:03 PM EDT
|By Staff
Starting Tuesday, patients undergoing outpatient operations are allowed to have one visitor each.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2020 at 2:42 PM EDT
|By Staff
For a limited time, the American Red Cross is testing all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies, to let donors know whether they have been exposed.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2020 at 8:43 AM EDT
|By Staff
476,573 tests have been conducted, with a 7.5% positive rate over the last week. That rate is down .1% from Sunday.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2020 at 6:50 PM EDT
|By AP
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control has prohibited cruises in U.S. waters through July 24. Some cruise ship workers have started being repatriated to their home countries.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2020 at 3:30 PM EDT
|By Lindsay Cayne
They have given out over 4,000 in the last four months.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2020 at 9:11 AM EDT
|By Staff
5,536 people have been hospitalized, 466,597 tests have been conducted.
Updated: Jun. 13, 2020 at 4:16 PM EDT
|By Eddie Callahan
The church is still awaiting the results of more tests
Updated: Jun. 13, 2020 at 9:05 AM EDT
|By Staff
5,511 people have been hospitalized and 457,623 people have been tested.
Updated: Jun. 12, 2020 at 4:17 PM EDT
|By Michael Alachnowicz
Organizers had a goal of doing 400 tests.
Updated: Jun. 12, 2020 at 6:42 AM EDT
|By Staff
Any new confirmed cases from health departments throughout the state the rest of the day won't show up until at least the following day on the state list.
Updated: Jun. 11, 2020 at 5:07 PM EDT
|By Lindsay Cayne
It's an upgraded way to replace a worn out shoulder.
Updated: Jun. 11, 2020 at 5:01 PM EDT
|By Staff/CVS Release
There are no out-of-pocket costs for these tests for insured or uninsured patients.
Updated: Jun. 11, 2020 at 6:43 AM EDT
|By Staff
Any new confirmed cases from health departments throughout the state the rest of the day won't show up until at least the following day on the state list.
Updated: Jun. 10, 2020 at 8:06 PM EDT
|By Staff
The employee, according to the company, is at home in self-isolation.
Updated: Jun. 10, 2020 at 5:44 PM EDT
|By Kate Capodanno
Carilion Clinic has made several changes to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, including new ways to get people into the building.
Updated: Jun. 10, 2020 at 5:22 PM EDT
|By Pete DeLuca
A large portion of those tests are from a lab that does not electronically report results to VDH, meaning all results are faxed or sent via US Mail.
Updated: Jun. 10, 2020 at 9:26 AM EDT
|By Staff
According to the local governments, all offices will be enforcing social distancing and adhering to Governor Northam’s face mask policy.
Updated: Jun. 10, 2020 at 8:55 AM EDT
|By Staff
Any new confirmed cases from health departments throughout the state the rest of the day won't show up until at least the following day on the state list.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2020 at 9:41 PM EDT
|By Leanna Scachetti and Bruce Young
Two of our reporters are not symptomatic, but decided to get a viral test at a drive-through site and take you along for the ride.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2020 at 6:41 PM EDT
|By Ashley Boles
The Hispanic population in the RCAHD is the most high risk. Currently over 27 percent of the Hispanic population has been diagnosed but it only makes up three percent of the population according to census data.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2020 at 6:02 PM EDT
|By Kate Capodanno
The campaign is called “I’ve Got You Covered.” The goal is to show people that wearing a face covering is helping protect others and not just themselves.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2020 at 8:44 AM EDT
|By Staff
In Phase Three, expected to be in place by fall, in-person education in public and private schools is permissable, but with social distancing, staggered schedules and face masks recommended, but not required, for older students.
Updated: Jun. 8, 2020 at 9:00 PM EDT
|By Leanna Scachetti
Virginia's Department of Health said some state labs did not include complete patient information to identify where 37,000 tests took place.
Updated: Jun. 8, 2020 at 3:20 PM EDT
|By Kate Capodanno
A virtual appointment can help encourage people to see their doctor, even if they are nervous about COVID-19.
Updated: Jun. 8, 2020 at 9:10 AM EDT
|By Staff
381,220 tests have been conducted, with a 10% positive rate over the last week.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2020 at 9:46 AM EDT
|By Staff
There are 1,472 recorded coronavirus-related deaths in the commonwealth, and 5,106 people have been hospitalized.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2020 at 9:05 AM EDT
|By Staff
5,054 people have been hospitalized. 368,857 tests have been conducted, with 10.2% of tests coming up positive over the last week.
Updated: Jun. 5, 2020 at 10:01 PM EDT
|By Jen Cardone
Friday, the Christiansburg Aquatic Center announced its plans for operations at the facility during phase two.
Updated: Jun. 5, 2020 at 7:05 PM EDT
|By Eddie Callahan
A cleaning of the facility will be done as a precaution on Monday, June 8.
Updated: Jun. 5, 2020 at 8:45 AM EDT
|By Staff
2,251 of the cases are reported as "probable."
Updated: Jun. 4, 2020 at 8:27 AM EDT
|By Staff
The total number is up from 46,905 cases reported Wednesday, a 951-case increase.
Updated: Jun. 4, 2020 at 1:23 AM EDT
|By Jane Caffrey
When the stay-at-home order first went into effect in March, liquor sales across Virginia jumped 21 percent compared to the previous year.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2020 at 7:49 PM EDT
|By Bruce Young
The Virginia Department of Health has been doing the testing more generally at drive through stations, welcoming people to take the test with no preconditions.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2020 at 6:56 PM EDT
|By Leanna Scachetti
Tracking the coronavirus is hard. And, as it turns out, not always accurate. Why? What can we do about it?
Updated: Jun. 3, 2020 at 8:36 AM EDT
|By Staff
Any new confirmed cases from health departments throughout the state the rest of the day won't show up until at least the following day on the state list.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2020 at 10:38 AM EDT
|By Staff
Monogram Foods announced 10 employees at its Martinsville plant tested positive for COVID-19.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2020 at 8:07 AM EDT
|By Staff
The move further eases restrictions on businesses, with indoor dining allowed back in restaurants and some other businesses allowed to get back to closer-to-normal business.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2020 at 9:31 AM EDT
|By Staff
Montgomery and Pulaski counties have made the decision to close pools and cancel camps for summer 2020.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2020 at 8:48 AM EDT
|By Staff
The total number is up from 44,607 cases reported Sunday, a 791-case increase.
Updated: May. 31, 2020 at 9:02 AM EDT
|By Staff
2,108 of the cases are reported as "probable".