Fredericksburg Reports 1st Death 3 Months Into Coronavirus Crisis

More than three months into the coronavirus pandemic, the city of Fredericksburg reported its first death from the coronavirus on Tuesday.

Rappahannock District To Hold Free Coronavirus Testing Event

The Rappahannock Area Health District is holding a drive-thru testing event in Caroline County on Friday to test people for the coronavirus.

VA Positive Coronavirus Test Percent Drops As Backlog Gets Added

Virginia's 7-day average of percent of positive cases reached a new low of 8 percent Friday after 43,000 new coronavirus tests were added.

Coronavirus Course Boasts Largest Enrollment In UMW History

The eight-week course, called “COVID-19 in Context,” has the largest enrollment in UMW history, according to university officials. ​

Fredericksburg Coronavirus Update: 135 Cases

There are 28 new cases of the coronavirus in the health district, and no new cases in Fredericksburg as of Wednesday.

City Of Fredericksburg Coronavirus Update For May 22

There are 32 positive patients currently in the hospital in our health district as of this morning.

Social Services Office Closes Temporarily For Deep Cleaning

Fredericksburg temporarily closed its Social Services office after a RAHD employee tested positive for the coronavirus.

Rappahannock Health District Suspends In-Person Clinical Visits

The Rappahannock Area Health District has suspended in-person services due to a staff member testing positive for the coronavirus.

Richmond, Accomack Join NoVA In Delayed Coronavirus Reopening

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam approved requests from Richmond and Accomack County to delay phase one of the easing of restrictions.

Fredericksburg Allergy Forecast: What Pollen Rates Are Expected

Allergy sufferers beware, as high rates of tree pollen are expected in Fredericksburg in the coming days.

Fredericksburg Community Walking, Biking More Due To Coronavirus

A new survey shows a significant increase in walking, running and biking in Fredericksburg as a result of new public health guidelines.

Library Uses 3D Printers To Produce Gear For Front-Line Workers

The Central Rappahannock Regional Library is assisting medical workers and law enforcement by 3D-printing personal protective equipment.

Surgeries To Resume At Fredericksburg-Area Hospital Centers

Mary Washington Healthcare will resume scheduled surgeries and procedures on Monday at its centers in Fredericksburg and Stafford.

UVA Researchers Participate In Antiviral Drug's Successful Trial

Researchers at the University of Virginia and other centers found that the experimental drug remdesivir can speed recovery from COVID-19.

Coronavirus Outbreak Reported At Spotsylvania Grocery Store

Positive tests at the Aldi store in the Fredericksburg area are the first coronavirus outbreak in the Rappahannock Area Health District.

Front-Line Doctor Takes Her Own Life In Charlottesville: Police

Dr. Lorna Breen, a doctor in New York City, died in Charlottesville Sunday from self-inflicted injuries, the Charlottesville police said.

Drive-Up Coronavirus Tests Available In Manassas, Stafford

Patient First is providing drive-up coronavirus testing at its medical centers in Manassas and Stafford County.

Pilots, Drivers Honor Health Care Workers In Time Of Coronavirus

Pilots flew vintage World War II airplanes and local residents participated in a car parade in Fredericksburg to honor health care workers.

Stafford County Coronavirus Update: 164 Cases, 2 Deaths

There are 164 total cases of the new coronavirus in Stafford County as of Tuesday morning.

No Official Coronavirus Outbreak In Rappahannock Health District

Fredericksburg City officials said the Rappahannock Area Health District is one of two health districts without a coronavirus outbreak.

Fredericksburg City Publishes Coronavirus Update For April 19

Virginia: 54,733 people have been tested so far, with 8,537 positive cases. 1,422 cases require hospitalization.

VA Hospitals Avoid Coronavirus Patient Surge As Curve Flattens

New modeling shows that Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg will likely avoid an unmanageable surge in coronavirus patients.

Fredericksburg-Area Libraries Host Emergency Blood Drives

The Red Cross is holding blood drives at the Porter Branch library on Thursday and at the Howell Branch library on Thursday, April 30.

Fredericksburg Coronavirus Update: 14 Confirmed Cases

There are now 14 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in Fredericksburg, officials announced Tuesday afternoon.

Stafford Drive Thru Coronavirus Testing Site Now Open

Stafford residents who are in need of a new coronavirus test can now get one – by appointment only – at Stafford Hospital.

VA Coronavirus Deaths Jump By Nearly 140 Percent Since Sunday

Whether for people with COVID-19 symptoms or for other respiratory issues, 686 ventilators, or 25 percent of Virginia's supply, are in use.

Coronavirus: Fredericksburg News And Updates In Time Of Crisis

Here are the latest updates on how the coronavirus outbreak is affecting Fredericksburg.

Reported Deaths From Coronavirus In VA Increasing At Faster Rate

The number of reported deaths from the coronavirus in Virginia has been growing at a higher rate since Sunday, according to state data.

Spotsylvania Youth Soccer Coach Dies From Coronavirus

A second person in Spotsylvania County, a man in his 50s with two teenage sons, has died from COVID-19 complications

VA Prisons: 13 Inmates, 5 Staffers Test Positive For Coronavirus

Virginia officials said 13 inmates and five staff members of the state's prison system have tested positive for the coronavirus.

Field Hospital Set Up In Fredericksburg For Coronavirus Surge

Mary Washington Hospital has set up a field hospital in its parking garage in anticipation of a surge in coronavirus patients.

Liberty University Has Coronavirus Case; Region's Numbers Grow

The City of Lynchburg, home to Liberty University, has reported seven positive cases of the coronavirus as of Wednesday morning.

Spotsylvania County Reports First Death From Coronavirus

The Rappahannock Area Health District confirmed its first death from the new coronavirus — a resident from Spotsylvania County in his 60s.

How Virginia's Nursing Homes Control Infection

Amid the coronavirus crisis, nearly two-thirds of U.S. nursing homes have recent citations for failure to observe proper infection control.

Coronavirus: Fredericksburg Issues COVID-19 Update For March 28

"Social distancing is even more important than ever, especially with the good weather weekend."

VA Pastor, Musician Dies From Coronavirus He Had Questioned

A 66-year-old Virginia musician and pastor who had questioned coronavirus media coverage died from the disease after a trip to New Orleans.

Fredericksburg Reports First Positive Case of Coronavirus

Fredericksburg reported its first confirmed case of the coronavirus on Wednesday, bringing the total number of cases in the area to 13.

VA Coronavirus: State Parks To Close Overnight Facilities

Starting Friday, overnight facilities and restrooms at Virginia's state parks will be closed through April 30 due to the coronavirus.

VA Governor Orders Schools Closed For Rest Of Year: Coronavirus

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam on Monday ordered all K-12 schools to remain closed for the rest of the school year due to the coronavirus.

VA Coronavirus Deaths Double As State Reports 3 New Victims

Virginia health officials reported the deaths of three people Sunday, doubling the number of deaths from the coronavirus in the state.