by James Ritch | Nov 11, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Evelyn Shotwell, director of the Chincoteague Island Chamber of Commerce, thanked the town council and staff for everyone’s help during the Oyster Festival. “It was a great success and the first big event that we’ve had since COVID, and everything...
by James Ritch | Sep 30, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Gov. Ralph Northam in a briefing Monday said there are encouraging signs about the COVID-19 pandemic, including case numbers starting to decline again and hospitalizations leveling off. “But the numbers are still way too high — ask any exhausted...
by James Ritch | Sep 16, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Like hospitals across the nation, Riverside Health System is seeing an influx of COVID-19 cases due to the highly contagious delta variant. Riverside officials urged people to take precautions against COVID-19 as case numbers rise and urged eligible...
by James Ritch | Sep 2, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Since Aug. 1, the Eastern Shore has reported 528 cases of COVID-19; 43 hospitalizations, including nine hospitalizations since Sept. 1; and seven deaths. Riverside Health System is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by...
by James Ritch | Aug 27, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: So we question what behaviors are best given the impact of the new variant which has increased cases dramatically. We’re told six feet isn’t far enough now and to use masks inside no matter your status. When we need professional services at our homes...
