Daily VA Coronavirus Cases Surge To Highest Level Since July

Virginia officials reported 1,332 new coronavirus cases Thursday, the highest daily increase — excluding days with backlogs — since July.

VA Coronavirus Positive Test Rate Drops Below 5 Percent Again

The seven-day positive rate of PCR tests in Virginia dipped to 4.8 percent, down from 5 percent reported the previous two days.

Southwest Virginia Coronavirus Hospitalizations Climb Past NoVA

Southwest Virginia has surpassed more densely populated Northern Virginia in the number of people hospitalized with the coronavirus.

Fairfax County Reports Most New Coronavirus Cases In Virginia

Two Northern Virginia jurisdictions — Fairfax and Prince William counties — led Virginia in new coronavirus cases reported Friday.

5 Things To Know On World Food Day 2020 In Fairfax City Area

World Food Day 2020 is Oct. 16. Here's what you should know about global food insecurity and how you can help in Fairfax City.

NoVA's Coronavirus Test Positivity Rate Drops Below 4 Percent

Virginia's northern and eastern regions reported a positive test average at 3.9 percent as of Oct. 10, according to health officials.

VA Governor Credits Lack Of Spread Among Staff To Mask-Wearing

Gov. Ralph Northam contrasted the limited spread of coronavirus in Richmond to a White House event where several people tested positive.

Twenties Age Group Most Infected With Coronavirus In Virginia

Virginia health officials reported 1,256 new positive tests Saturday, with the southwest region leading the way with 375 new cases.

Southwest Virginia Leads More Urban NoVA In New Coronavirus Cases

The Virginia Department of Health reported 1,114 new cases of the coronavirus and 16 new deaths on Friday.

Virginia Alerts Doctors Of Potential Vaccine As Early As Nov. 1

The Virginia Department of Health is preparing for the potential release of a vaccine for COVID-19 as early as Nov. 1.

Northam Loses Sense Of Smell From Coronavirus; VA Rate Below 5%

The 7-day positive rate for the coronavirus in Virginia remains below 5 percent, a trend Gov. Ralph Northam said Monday is "really good."

New Coronavirus Cases Top 1K In Virginia For 1st Time In 2 Weeks

The number of new coronavirus cases in Virginia topped 1,000 for the first time since Sept. 18 when 1,242 new cases were reported.

Halloween Precautions In Virginia As New Coronavirus Cases Double

The Virginia Department of Health recommended that children not trick-or-treat in large groups or outside their own neighborhoods.

Virginia Sees 755 New Coronavirus Cases, Positive Rate At 4.5%

As of Wednesday 263 people were hospitalized with COVID-19 in central Virginia, followed by 209 hospitalizations in Northern Virginia.

VA Daily Coronavirus Case Count, Percent Positive Rates Declining

The Virginia Department of Health reported 449 new coronavirus cases Monday, the lowest statewide total since 354 cases on July 6.

NoVA Leads In New Cases With Statewide Positive Test Rate At 4.8%

Virginia topped the 2 million PCR test mark Sunday as 9,785 new tests were reported by the Virginia Department of Health.

VA Positive Rate Drops Below 5%, Universities Sample Wastewater

People who have the coronavirus can shed the virus in their fecal matter, whether they are showing symptoms of the disease or not.

Virginia's Positive Coronavirus Rate Getting Closer to 5 Percent

Virginia is approaching the 5 percent rate recommended by the World Health Organization for governments to allow further reopening.

VA Positive Coronavirus Rate Drops To Lowest Level Of Pandemic

The latest 7-day positive test rate average in Virginia was 5.5 percent as of Sept. 18, the lowest since the start of the pandemic.

Fairfax Passes 20K Coronavirus Mark With 120 New Positive Cases

The Virginia Department of Health reported 1,242 new coronavirus cases on Friday, up from the 1,101 new cases reported Thursday.

Southwest Virginia Leads State In New Daily Coronavirus Cases

Virginia officials reported 845 new cases of the coronavirus on Wednesday, with the southwest region seeing an average of 231 new cases.

Nearly Half Of Inmates At VA Prison Test Positive For Coronavirus

Two prisoners at Deerfield prison died Saturday, lifting the total to six inmates who have died from COVID-19 at the Virginia prison.

Virginia Prepares For Vaccination As New Cases Drop Below 1,000

The Virginia Department of Health reported 948 additional coronavirus cases Saturday, a drop from the 1,111 new cases reported Friday.

Coronavirus Increases Hunger: Find A Food Bank In Fairfax City

The coronavirus sent millions of Americans, including in Fairfax City, into an economic tailspin that's being felt at the dinner table.

VA Governor Urges Vigilance With Coronavirus Ahead Of Labor Day

Gov. Ralph Northam pushed VA residents to continue practicing social distancing and the wearing of face masks over Labor Day weekend 2020.

NoVA Coronavirus Hospitalizations Trending Up As Tidewater Falls

Northern Virginia coronavirus hospitalizations have been on the rise, while Tidewater region hospitalizations have been declining.

NoVA Accounts For Almost A Third Of State's New Coronavirus Cases

Northern Virginia reported 311 new cases of the coronavirus Friday, with Fairfax County leading the way with 125 new cases.

VA's Central Region Leads In New Cases As Lawmaker Tests Positive

Virginia's central region, including the Richmond area, on Wednesday reported 222 new coronavirus cases, the highest number in the state.

Virginia's Coronavirus Cases Start Week Well Below 7-Day Average

The daily increase in new coronavirus cases in Virginia was at its lowest point in two weeks, when 663 new cases were reported.

Virginia Health Commissioner Plans To Mandate Coronavirus Vaccine

Health Commissioner Norman Oliver told a Richmond station he intends to mandate the coronavirus vaccine when it has been proven safe.

NoVA Slightly Behind Tidewater Area In New Coronavirus Cases

New coronavirus cases topped 200 in Northern Virginia for the fifth straight day, the first time that has happened since early June.

Fourth Straight Day With Fewer Than 1,000 Coronavirus Cases: VDH

After a stretch of new coronavirus cases above 1,000, Virginia saw the fourth straight day with new cases in only the triple digits.

Virginia's Positive Coronavirus Case Count Approaches 100,000

The latest cumulative totals in Virginia since the start of the coronavirus pandemic are 99,189 cases and 2,322 deaths.

VA's Coronavirus Average Drops below 1K For First Time In 2 Weeks

Virginia officials reported 818 new coronavirus cases Thursday, lower than the more than 1,000 daily cases reported in recent weeks.

New Daily Coronavirus Cases In Virginia Double From A Month Ago

Virginia health officials reported 1,145 new coronavirus cases Tuesday, more than double the 7-day average of new cases from a month ago.

Virginia Reports Biggest Jump In Coronavirus Deaths Since May

Virginia health officials reported 913 new cases of the coronavirus and 41 new deaths from the COVID-19 disease on Saturday.

Virginia's Coronavirus Hospitalization Count Trending Up

Hospitalizations of COVID-19 patients are trending up at hospitals across Virginia after falling to low of 783 patients on July 6.

Hampton Roads Drives Surge In Virginia's Coronavirus Case Count

Virginia health officials reported 922 new coronavirus cases Tuesday, well below Monday's number but much higher than a month ago.

Virginia's 7-Day Average Of Coronavirus Cases Tops 1,000

Virginia health officials reported 1,245 additional coronavirus cases Saturday, representing the highest daily increase in July.

VA Averaging Almost 1K New Cases; Hospital Reports PPE Difficulty

The July 21 average of new coronavirus cases in Virginia was 990, compared to 498 cases a month ago, according to state health officials.