Virginia COVID-19 hospitalizations dip to 2,780+ Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022

Virginia COVID-19 hospitalizations dip to 2,780+ Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022

[ad_1] RICHMOND, Va. — COVID-19 hospitalizations in Virginia have decreased over the last 24 hours, according to the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association (VHHA). There are currently 2,787 patients in hospitals who are either positive or whose test results are pending, down from 2,924 (-137) Tuesday, according VHHA. Officials said 2,645 (-159) of those patients […]

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Youngkin health chief Colin Greene will tackle covid-19 his way in Virginia

Youngkin health chief Colin Greene will tackle covid-19 his way in Virginia

[ad_1] Greene, 63, inherits an agency on the front lines of responding to a pandemic that had killed 16,127 Virginians as of Friday. He is well-liked in northwestern Virginia, where he was health director in a region spanning four counties and the city of Winchester, for more than four years before Youngkin tapped him for […]

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West Virginia COVID-19 Hospitalizations Continue To Climb | News, Sports, Jobs

West Virginia COVID-19 Hospitalizations Continue To Climb | News, Sports, Jobs

[ad_1] Gov. Jim Justice announces on Dec. 23 what will be done with West Virginia’s remaining $122.8 million in CARES Act money during his Dec. 23 media briefing. (Photo Courtesy of W.Va. Governor’s Office) WHEELING — West Virginia on Friday eclipsed its record of COVID-19 hospitalizations it set just two days […]

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COVID-19 Hospitalizations Reach a Pandemic-High in West Virginia | News, Sports, Jobs

COVID-19 Hospitalizations Reach a Pandemic-High in West Virginia | News, Sports, Jobs

[ad_1] Photo courtesy of W.Va. Governor’s Office — Gov. Jim Justice again stressed the importance of COVID-19 vaccines during an October briefing. PARKERSBURG — West Virginia recorded its highest number of COVID-19 hospitalizations Wednesday, and the state’s coronavirus “czar” expects the figure to continue to rise. “We are very, very worried […]

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Virginia Beach School Board provides update on COVID-19 strategy but masks were front & center

Virginia Beach School Board provides update on COVID-19 strategy but masks were front & center

[ad_1] VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – During a Virginia Beach School Board work session Tuesday, administration leaders gave a presentation with the latest COVID-19 data. According to the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), community transmission in the city is high, with a 36.1 percent positivity rate over the last seven days. Board members plan on discussed […]

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Virginia school districts sue Youngkin over order giving parents choice on COVID-19 masks in class

Virginia school districts sue Youngkin over order giving parents choice on COVID-19 masks in class

[ad_1] NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Seven school districts in Virginia announced Monday morning that they are suing Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin over his executive order requiring that parents have a choice to opt their children out of public school mask mandates.  “This legal action centers on fundamental questions about the framework […]

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Virginia Catholic schools make masks optional starting Monday

Virginia Catholic schools make masks optional starting Monday

[ad_1] RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) — Students who attend Diocese of Richmond Catholic schools in Virginia will not be required to wear masks starting Monday. The diocese sent a letter to families Thursday detailing the latest decision, which coincides with newly-elected Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s Executive Order 2. The order ends the statewide COVID-19 mask mandate in […]

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