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 | May 6, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn and David Martin — Last week’s front-page article reported that health outcomes for the Shore’s two counties are among the state’s lowest with life expectancy in Accomack at 76.8 years and in Northampton at 76.4 years, compared to the state’s overall...
by James Ritch | Feb 11, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Riverside Health System, starting Wednesday, Feb. 10, is offering the chance to make an appointment to get the COVID-19 vaccine to its patients age 65 and over who live in Virginia and were in active treatment with a Riverside specialty care provider...
by James Ritch | Apr 23, 2019 | Headlines
By Linda Cicoira — An unidentified property owner was burning down an old house on Church Road near Tasley on the evening of Saturday, April 20, when the fire got out of his control and 911 was called. Deputy Chief Don Amadeo of Tasley Volunteer Fire Company...