by James Ritch | Jan 6, 2022 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — A Virginia Department of Health (VDH) official said Tuesday a surge in demand for COVID-19 tests is due to a combination of factors, including an increase in cases resulting from the omicron variant, along with people traveling and gathering during...
by James Ritch | Mar 15, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Virginia Department of Health announced it now recommends indoor visitation may be permitted for residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and similar health care settings except under certain circumstances. The March 10...
by James Ritch | Jan 22, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — A Virginia Health Department official in a rare Saturday press briefing addressed mixed messaging coming from the federal government about COVID-19 vaccine distribution. Earlier in the week, federal officials “gave pretty clear direction” to states...
by James Ritch | Dec 10, 2020 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Gov. Ralph Northam announced new restrictions Thursday as COVID-19 case numbers continue to rise, including a stay-at-home order between midnight and 5 a.m. unless traveling to and from work, seeking medical attention, or under certain other...
by James Ritch | Oct 1, 2020 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Virginia Department of Health on Monday launched a new pandemic metrics dashboard tool, designed to help local government and school officials and others better understand the extent of community transmission of COVID-19. The online dashboard...
