2020 Regional News Releases

December 31, 2020

SAFETY-NET PROVIDERS JOIN TOGETHER IN VACCINATION EVENT

RICHMOND, VA – Richmond’s safety-net healthcare providers joined together on December 27 to vaccinate their frontline staff who serve communities at higher risk of COVID-19. more>>


December 29, 2020

Pittsylvania-Danville and Southside Health Districts Begin Vaccinating Front Line Health Care Workers Against COVID-19

(DANVILLE, Va.)  — The Pittsylvania-Danville and Southside Health Districts began conducting closed “point of dispensing” (POD) COVID-19 vaccination clinics specifically for “Phase 1a” priority groups. more>>


December 28, 2020

Central Shenandoah Health District Begins Closed POD Vaccination Clinics

(STAUNTON, Va.) – Central Shenandoah Health District (CSHD) began conducting closed “point of dispensing” (POD) COVID-19 vaccination clinics on December 21 specifically for “Phase 1a” priority groups. more>>


December 27, 2020

LARGE DRIVE-THRU COVID-19 TESTING EVENT OFFERS TESTS AFTER HOLIDAYS

RICHMOND, VA – Richmond and Henrico Health Districts are holding a drive-thru testing event at The Diamond (3001 N Arthur Ashe Blvd.) on Tuesday, December 29 from noon – 2 p.m. more>>


December 23, 2020

LENOWISCO AND CUMBERLAND PLATEAU BEGIN VACCINATING FRONT LINE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AGAINST COVID-19

(LEBANON, Va.) – The LENOWISCO and Cumberland Plateau Health Districts began conducting closed “point of dispensing” (POD) COVID-19 vaccination clinics today specifically for “Phase 1a” priority groups. more>>


December 22, 2020

VDH Partnering with Walgreens to Offer Antigen Testing at No Cost

(Richmond, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) announced today that it is partnering with Walgreens to provide Abbott BinaxNOW rapid antigen testing at selected Walgreens locations across the Commonwealth from now through Wednesday, Dec. 30. Four Walgreens locations will operate drive-thru COVID-19 testing at no cost. more>>


December 22, 2020

Virginia Department of Health Recognizes Washington County Service Authority

(Abingdon, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health (VDH), Office of Drinking Water and the Washington County Service Authority (WSCA) collaborated with several organizations to help residents receive safe, affordable drinking water along Rattle Creek Road in Washington County. more>>


December 22, 2020

Richmond Region Health Districts Receive COVID-19 Vaccine Shipment

(RICHMOND, Va.)  — Area health districts, including Richmond, Henrico, Chickahominy, and Chesterfield health district have been preparing for this moment for some time. Following the FDA’s Emergency Use Approval of Moderna vaccine to prevent COVID-19, Moderna vaccines were quickly shipped to local health departments, pharmacies, and healthcare systems across the country. more>>


December 22, 2020

Southside Health District Warns of Rabies Concerns

(Halifax, Va.) — In order to protect the health of residents and visitors, the Southside Health District is issuing a notice about two skunks that have been found with rabies on or around Stevens Lane in Halifax, Va. more>>


December 21, 2020

Mount Rogers Health District Seeking Health Care Providers for COVID-19 Vaccinations

(Marion, Va.) – Mount Rogers Health District (MRHD) and local health systems have been working together to identify community health care providers who are in the Phase 1a priority population — the first group eligible to receive limited supplies of the COVID-19 vaccine. more>>


December 15, 2020

New Testing Events in Cumberland Plateau Health District

(Lebanon, Va.) – The Virginia National Guard will be conducting mass COVID-19 testing events in the Cumberland Plateau District December 15-17 as a result of high regional positivity rates. more>>


December 15, 2020

New Testing Events in Lenowisco Health District

(Wise, Va.) – The Virginia National Guard will be conducting mass COVID-19 testing events in the Lenowisco Health District December 18 and19 as a result of high regional positivity rates. more>>


December 11, 2020

VIRGINIA NATIONAL GUARD TESTING EVENT UPDATES  

(Marion, Va.) – The Virginia National Guard will be conducting mass COVID-19 testing events in the Mount Rogers Health District December 14-19 as a result of high regional positivity rates. more>>


December 9, 2020

STAY SAFE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

(RICHMOND, VA) – The safest way to spend the holidays this year is to celebrate with those who live in your household. more>>


December 9, 2020

VIRGINIA NATIONAL GUARD TO CONDUCT MASS TESTING EVENTS IN MOUNT ROGERS HEALTH DISTRICT

(Marion, Va.) – The Virginia National Guard will be conducting mass COVID-19 testing events in the Mount Rogers Health District December 14-19 as a result of high regional positivity rates. more>>


December 9, 2020

Pittsylvania-Danville and Southside Health Districts Prioritize Resources for COVID-19 Case Investigations and Contact Tracing

(Danville, Virginia) — Effective immediately the Pittsylvania-Danville and Southside Health Districts, Virginia Department of Health (VDH) will begin to prioritize COVID-19 case investigations and contact tracing, due to substantial levels of community transmission of COVID-19. more>>


December 8, 2020

Cumberland Plateau and LENOWISCO Health Districts Prioritize Resources for COVID-19 Case Investigations and Contact Tracing

(WISE, Virginia) — Effective Wednesday, December 9 the Cumberland Plateau and LENOWISCO Health Districts, Virginia Department of Health (VDH) will begin to prioritize COVID-19 case investigations and contact tracing, due to substantial levels of community transmission of COVID-19. more>>


December 3, 2020

Mount Rogers Suspends Contact Tracing for COVID-19

(Marion, Va.) – Mount Rogers Health District is making changes to the COVID-19 contact tracing process, effective immediately. This change is due to the increasing and high number of daily cases throughout the district. more>>


December 2, 2020

Lord Fairfax Health District Warns Strasburg Residents of Rabies Risk

(Winchester, Va.) — On November 28, 2020, small black cat, possibly feral, attacked several people in the area of the 500 block of West King Street in Strasburg. more>>


November 30, 2020

STAY SAFE FROM COVID-19 BEFORE AND AFTER THE HOLIDAYS

RICHMOND, VA – Richmond and Henrico Health Districts hold regular COVID-19 testing events and flu vaccination events for the public. more>>


November 20, 2020

Free COVID-19 Testing in Chesterfield Health District

(Chesterfield, Virginia)  — The Chesterfield Health District will offer four free COVID-19 testing events around the Thanksgiving holiday. more>>


November 17, 2020

Rappahannock Area Health District Provides Thanksgiving Guidance and Free COVID-19 Testing

(Fredericksburg, Va.) – With COVID-19 cases rising locally, the Rappahannock Area Health District (RAHD) is urging the community to exercise caution this Thanksgiving. more>>


November 17, 2020

Portsmouth Health District Announces Community Based COVID-19 Testing

The Portsmouth Health District, in conjunction with the Virginia National Guard and Portsmouth Medical Reserve Corps, will be holding a community-based testing event for Portsmouth residents on Thursday, December 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tidewater Community College-Portsmouth Campus, 120 Campus Drive, Portsmouth, VA 23701. more>>


November 15, 2020

FLU VACCINES ARE CRITICAL DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

RICHMOND, VA – Richmond City Health District (RCHD) holds drive-up flu vaccination events open to the public. more>>


November 12, 2020

VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CLOSES A PORTION OF THE JAMES RIVER TO SHELLFISH HARVESTING

(RICHMOND, Va.)— The Virginia Department of Health announced today that a portion of the James River is closed to shellfish harvesting due to significant river flooding. more>>


November 12, 2020

Arlington Public Health Urges Quarantine Compliance

(Arlington, Va.) As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Arlington, the Northern Region and Virginia, Arlington County’s Public Health Division is reminding everyone of what should happen under quarantine. more>>


November 11, 2020

NEW RIVER HEALTH DISTRICT OFFERS FREE SEASONAL FLU VACCINE AT DRIVE-THRU CLINIC AT CHRISTIANSBURG MIDDLE SCHOOL

(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) – The New River Health District (NRHD) will offer free seasonal flu vaccine at a drive-thru dispensing clinic Wednesday, November 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Christiansburg Middle School, 1205 Buffalo Drive in Christiansburg. more>>


November 10, 2020

Southside Health District Urges Self-Quarantine after Potential COVID-19 Exposure at Community Event

(SOUTH HILL, Va.)  — The Southside Health Department (SSHD) is investigating potential exposures to COVID-19 associated with a community event at a local South Hill venue. more>>


November 10, 2020

KNOW YOUR STATUS! GET COVID TESTED

(STAUNTON, Va.) – The Central Shenandoah Health District offers free COVID-19 testing events, each Monday and Wednesday in November. more>>


November 6, 2020

RappahannockRapidan Health District Partners with Culpeper County for Free Drive Through COVID19 Testing

CULPEPER, Va. – On Thursday, November 12, 2020 there will be a FREE Drive Through COVID‐19 Testing site from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Brandy Station Volunteer Fire Department located at 19601 Church Road, Brandy Station, VA. more>>


November 6, 2020

No-Cost Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing Offered at Shenandoah County Fairgrounds in Woodstock on November 10

(Winchester, Va.) — The Lord Fairfax Health District, in coordination with the Virginia National Guard, will offer nasal PCR COVID-19 testing at no cost to the recipient, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., Tuesday, November 10, at the Shenandoah County Fairgrounds, 300 Fairground Road in Woodstock. more>>


November 5, 2020

Free Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing November 6 in Danville, VA

(Danville, Virginia) – The Pittsylvania-Danville Health District will offer free drive-thru COVID-19 screening and testing on Friday, November 6 at the Danville Health Department at 326 Taylor Drive in Danville from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. or until supplies run out. more>>


November 4, 2020

Dr. Sue Cantrell, Director of Lenowisco and Cumberland Plateau Health Districts, Announces Retirement

(WISE, Va.) Eleanor Sue Cantrell, M.D., director of the LENOWISCO and Cumberland Plateau Health Districts, Virginia Department of Health (VDH), announced today her plans to retire, effective January 1, 2021.  more>>


October 29, 2020

Plan to Celebrate Halloween Safely in Central Shenandoah!

(STAUNTON, Va.) — Halloween is a time to have fun while pretending to be scary, or scared. Unfortunately, this year is time to be more cautious than usual, as many traditional Halloween activities carry a significant risk of exposure to COVID-19. more>>


October 28, 2020

PITTSYLVANIA-DANVILLE HEALTH DISTRICT OFFERS FREE FLU VACCINE

(DANVILLE, Virginia) – The Pittsylvania-Danville Health District will offer free seasonal flu vaccine at a special dispensing clinic Saturday, October 31 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Danville Community Market located at 629 Craghead Street in Danville. more>>


October 27, 2020

Lenowisco Health District Tests Preparedness Capabilities while Providing Free Flu Vaccine to Area Residents

[Wise, Va.]– The LENOWISCO Health District will offer free flu shots to Virginia residents ages 3 and up  Tuesday, November 3 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at drive-up clinics at the Norton City/Wise County Health Department, 134 Roberts Ave. SW, Wise and at the Lee County Health Department, 134 Hill St., Jonesville. more>>


October 27, 2020

Have Fun and Stay Safe This Halloween

(Marion, Va.) — Halloween is in the air, but COVID-19 doesn’t have to be! Just like many things in recent months, Halloween celebrations will be different this year. In order to prevent cases associated with Halloween festivities, please plan to celebrate safely. more>>


October 27, 2020

ROANOKE VALLEY CHILDREN’S CHOIR RELEASES A PSA TO ENCOURAGE SAFE BEHAVIOR TO REDUCE THE TRANSMISSION OF COVID-19

(ROANOKE, Virginia) — The Roanoke Valley Children’s Choir (RVCC) recorded a jingle to encourage social distancing, hand hygiene, and wearing masks. Recorded October 19, the jingle is being released to the public and all media outlets free of charge and for immediate use October 27. more>>


October 27, 2020

Celebrate Halloween Safely!

(WISE, Va.) — Halloween typically represents a time of fun and excitement for children and adults alike, but this year is scarier than usual. With the recent substantial increases in local COVID-19 cases, consider celebrating differently, and please celebrate safely. more>>


October 26, 2020

RABID JUVENILE SKUNK FOUND IN PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY

(Petersburg, Va.)- A rabid, juvenile skunk was found at 2176 Courtland Road, South Prince George, VA 23805. The skunk was found on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. more>>


October 26, 2020

Medical Reserve Corps Volunteers to Help Local Officials Implement Safe Voting Practices on Election Day

(ROANOKE, Virginia) — Over 100 Roanoke and New River Valley residents have volunteered with the state Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) to help provide Election Day support for in-person voting during Virginia’s COVID-19 public health emergency. more>>>


October 23, 2020

Rappahannock Area Health District Receives Mini-Grant from Mary Washington Healthcare Foundation for Mass Vaccination Preparation

(Fredericksburg, Va.)— The Mary Washington Hospital Foundation has awarded a $5000 “mini-grant” to the Rappahannock Area Health District (RAHD) to purchase supplies in preparation for mass vaccination against COVID-19. more>>


October 23, 2020

COVID-19 CASES ARE SURGING IN LEE, SCOTT AND WISE COUNTIES AND NORTON CITY

(WISE, Virginia) – Cases of COVID-19 have been increasing steadily over the last four weeks in Lee, Scott and Wise counties and Norton City. more>>


October 22, 2020

VDH LIFTS HEALTH ADVISORY FOR THE CLINCH RIVER

(LEBANON, Virginia) — The Virginia Department of Health’s advisory for the Clinch River in Russell County has been lifted. more>>


October 22, 2020

NEW RIVER HEALTH DISTRICT OFFERS FREE SEASONAL FLU VACCINE AT DRIVE-THRU CLINIC IN PEARISBURG

(PEARISBURG, Virginia) – The New River Health District (NRHD) will offer free seasonal flu vaccine at a special drive-thru dispensing clinic on Friday, October 30 at Giles High School, 1825 Wenonah Ave. in Pearisburg, from 9 a.m. to noon. more>>


October 22, 2020

Henrico Health District Urges Self-Quarantine after Potential COVID-19 Exposure at Local Restaurant

(Glen Allen, Virginia)  — The Henrico County Health Department (HCHD) is investigating a cluster of COVID-19 infections associated with a live music event at a local Henrico establishment. more>>


October 21, 2020

Get Your Free Flu Vaccine at Drive-Thru Clinic, Saturday in Roanoke

(ROANOKE, Virginia) – Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts, Carilion Clinic, LewisGale and the Salem VA Partner to Offer FREE Community Flu Vaccination Event. more>>


October 21, 2020

Rappahannock Area Health Department Offers Free Flu Vaccinations

(Fredericksburg, Va.)— Getting a flu vaccine is the single best way to protect against the flu, and is especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Rappahannock Area Health District (RAHD) will conduct public health emergency exercises offering free flu shots Tuesday, October 27, from 4-7 p.m. at Howell Library (806 Lyons Blvd, Fredericksburg). more>>


October 20, 2020

Drug Take Back Day To Be Held On October 24, 2020

(Marion, Va.) – Local residents can safely dispose of old, expired, or unused medication Saturday, October 24 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at various locations in the region. more>>


October 20, 2020

NEW RIVER HEALTH DISTRICT OFFERS FREE SEASONAL FLU VACCINE AT DRIVE-THRU CLINIC IN DUBLIN AND CHRISTIANSBURG

(DUBLIN, Virginia) – The New River Health District (NRHD) will offer free seasonal flu vaccine at special drive-thru dispensing clinics on Tuesday, October 20 at the New River Valley Fairgrounds, 5581 Fair Grounds Circle in Dublin, and on Wednesday, October 21 at Christiansburg Middle School, 1205 Buffalo Drive in Christiansburg. Both clinics will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. more>>


October 16, 2020

Mount Rogers Health District and Wythe-Bland Foundation Host Free Vaccine Clinics

(Marion, Va.) – Mount Rogers Health District, along with the Wythe-Bland Foundation, will be offering free vaccines to residents of Wythe and Bland Counties at vaccine clinic events. more>>


October 16, 2020

NEW RIVER HEALTH DIRECTOR OFFICIAL URGES WORKERS AND WORKPLACES TO MAINTAIN BEST PRACTICES WITH COVID-19

(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) – Workers and workplaces in the New River Valley are urged to maintain best practices for COVID-19 and to not relax their efforts, according to Noelle Bissell, M.D., director of the New River Health District. more>>


October 16, 2020

Mount Rogers Health District and Twin County Community Foundation Host Free Vaccine Clinics

(Marion, Va.) – Mount Rogers Health District, along with the Twin County Community Foundation, will be offering free vaccines to residents of Carroll and Grayson Counties and the city of Galax at vaccine clinic events. more>>


October 14, 2020

PITTSYLVANIA-DANVILLE HEALTH DISTRICT RECOMMENDS CELEBRATING HALLOWEEN SAFELY

(Danville, Virginia) — Halloween represents an exciting and fun time of the year for children and adults alike, but the current Halloween season may look different this year in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. more>>


October 14, 2020

HEALTH OFFICIALS RECOMMEND CELEBRATING HALLOWEEN SAFELY

(Danville, Virginia) — Halloween represents an exciting and fun time of the year for children and adults alike, but the current Halloween season may look different this year in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. more>>


October 14, 2020

EASTERN REGION HEALTH DISTRICTS RECOMMEND CELEBRATING HALLOWEEN SAFELY

(Norfolk, Virginia) — Halloween represents an exciting and fun time of the year for children and adults alike, but the current Halloween season may look different this year in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. more>>


October 8, 2020

Rappahannock Area Health Department Offers Free Flu Vaccinations

(Fredericksburg, Va.)— Getting a flu vaccine is the single best way to protect against the flu, and is especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Rappahannock Area Health District (RAHD) will conduct public health emergency exercises offering free flu shots Wednesday, October 14 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Wright’s Chapel UMC (8063 Ladysmith Rd, Ruther Glen, VA). more>>


October 8, 2020

Crater Health District Announces COVID-19 Marketing Taskforce

The Crater Health District (CHD) is pleased to announce a new opportunity for collaborating and maintaining consistent messaging for all localities within the Crater Health District to include the cities of Emporia, Hopewell and Petersburg, and the counties of Dinwiddie, Greensville, Prince George, Surry and Sussex. more>>


October 8, 2020

GET YOUR FLU VACCINATION FREE AT PETERSBURG EXERCISE ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17

(PETERSBURG, Va.) – The Crater Health District (CHD) will host its annual Public Health Preparedness Exercise in the City of Petersburg at the Petersburg Sports Complex, 100 Ballpark Road from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, October 17, 2020. more>>


October 7, 2020

NEW RIVER HEALTH DISTRICT OFFERS FREE SEASONAL FLU VACCINE AT DRIVE-THRU CLINIC IN FLOYD

(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) – The New River Health District (NRHD) will offer free seasonal flu vaccine at a special drive-thru dispensing clinic on Thursday, October 15 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Floyd County Recreation Center Ball Field (Park Drive, off Route 8 near the Floyd town limit). more>>


October 7, 2020

LENOWISCO Health District Tests Preparedness Capabilities While Providing Free Flu Vaccine to Area Residents

[Gate City, Va.]– The LENOWISCO Health District will offer free flu shots to Virginia residents ages 3 and up on Friday, October 16 from 3 to 6 p.m. at a drive-thru clinic at Glamorgan Chapel Church parking lot, 183 Southmark Road, SW, in Wise. more>>


October 7, 2020

NEW RIVER HEALTH DISTRICT OFFERS FREE SEASONAL FLU VACCINE AT DRIVE-THRU CLINIC IN BLACKSBURG

(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) – The New River Health District (NRHD) will offer free seasonal flu vaccine at a special drive-thru dispensing clinic on Wednesday, October 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Blacksburg High School. more>>


October 6, 2020

No-Cost Flu Shots Offered in Winchester This Thursday

(Winchester, Va.) — The Lord Fairfax Health District will offer flu shots at no cost to the recipient Thursday, October 8 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Frederick Douglass Park in the 600 Block of Smithfield Avenue, Winchester. more>>


October 6, 2020

Thomas Jefferson Health District to Change Its Name to Blue Ridge Health District

(Charlottesville, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health’s Thomas Jefferson Health District (TJHD) will change its name to Blue Ridge Health District, effective January 2021. more>>


October 5, 2020

Upcoming Events Offering Free COVID-19 Testing in October 2020

(Fredericksburg, Va.) – The Rappahannock Area Health District (RAHD), with the support of the Virginia National Guard, will offer free drive-thru COVID-19 testing each Wednesday evening throughout the month of October in the parking lot at Stafford Hospital (101 Hospital Blvd, Stafford, VA, 22554). more>>


October 5, 2020

VDH Working with Local Long-Term Care Facilities to Protect Vulnerable Populations

(ROANOKE, Virginia) — An uptick in the incidence of COVID-19 has resulted in a total of 14 outbreaks at local Long-Term Care Facilities (LTCFs) in the Roanoke Valley and Alleghany Health Districts. more>>


October 5, 2020

Free Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing October 9 in Lawrenceville, VA

(Boydton, Virginia) – The Southside Health District will offer free drive-thru COVID-19 screening and testing on Friday, October 9 at the at Brunswick County Conference Center at 100 Athletic Field Road, Lawrenceville, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. or until supplies run out. more>>


October 2, 2020

SEWAGE RELEASE ON 9/18/20 NO LONGER IMPACTING BACTERIA LEVELS ON SHINGLE CREEK TO THE CONFLUENCE OF ROUTE 17 OF THE NANSEMOND RIVER, CITY OF SUFFOLK 

(SUFFOLK, Va.)— The Virginia Department of Health is no longer recommending an abundance of caution when recreating in the vicinity of Shingle Creek, the confluence of the Nansemond River with Shingle Creek (just below Route 32/Main Street) to the Route 17 Bridge (Bridge Road) crossing of the Nansemond River. Recent laboratory results indicate a return to bacteria levels typical for these water bodies. more>>


October 2, 2020

HEALTH OFFICIALS RECOMMEND CELEBRATING HALLOWEEN SAFELY

(WISE, Virginia) — Halloween represents an exciting and fun time of the year for children and adults alike, but the current Halloween season may look different this year in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. more>>


October 2, 2020

Case of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Reported in Piedmont Health District

(Buckingham County, Virginia)  — The Piedmont Health District has confirmed a case of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) associated with COVID-19. more>>


October 2, 2020

Rappahannock Area Health Department Offers Free Flu Vaccinations

(Fredericksburg, Va.)— Getting a flu vaccine is the single best way to protect against the flu, and is especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Rappahannock Area Health District (RAHD) will conduct public health emergency exercises offering free flu shots in Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania at special clinic events. more>>


October 1, 2020

VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REOPENS A PORTION OF THE UPPER NANSEMOND RIVER TO SHELLFISH HARVESTING

(RICHMOND, Va.) – The Virginia Department of Health announced today that a portion of the Nansemond River in City of Suffolk, closed to shellfish harvesting on September 19 due to a release of raw sewage impacting water quality in the area, has reopened effective Friday, October 2, 2020.  more>>


October 1, 2020

VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REOPENS A PORTION OF THE BACK CREEK, POQUOSON RIVER, YORK RIVER AND CHESAPEAKE BAY TO SHELLFISH HARVESTING

(RICHMOND, Va.) – The Virginia Department of Health announced today that the portions of Back Creek, Poquoson River, York River and Chesapeake Bay in York County and the City of Poquoson, closed to shellfish harvesting on September 18 due to a release of raw sewage impacting water quality in the area, have reopened effective Friday October 2, 2020.  more>>


September 28, 2020

VDH ADVISES CAUTION – ELEVATED BACTERIA LEVELS FROM SHINGLE CREEK CONFLUENCE TO ROUTE 17 OF THE NANSEMOND RIVER, CITY OF SUFFOLK DUE TO SEWAGE RELEASE

(SUFFOLK, Va.)— The Virginia Department of Health is recommending an abundance of caution when recreating in the vicinity of Shingle Creek, the confluence of the Nansemond River with Shingle Creek (just below Route 32/Main Street) to the Route 17 Bridge (Bridge Road) crossing of the Nansemond River, until further notice. more>>


September 26, 2020

VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REOPENS A PORTION OF THE JAMES RIVER TO SHELLFISH HARVESTING

(RICHMOND, Va.) – The Virginia Department of Health announced today that the portion of Garner Creek in Westmoreland County closed to shellfish harvesting on September 15 due to a release of raw sewage impacting water quality in the area was reopened effective Saturday, September 26, 2020. more>>


September 24, 2020

HEALTH ADVISORIES LIFTED FOR SLATE CREEK IN BUCHANAN COUNTY

(LEBANON, Virginia) — The Virginia Department of Health’s advisories for a portion of Slate Creek in Buchanan County have been lifted. more>>


September 24, 2020

Free Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing October 2 in Danville, VA

(Danville, Virginia) – The Pittsylvania-Danville Health District will offer free drive-thru COVID-19 screening and testing on Friday, October 2 at the Danville Health Department at 326 Taylor Drive in Danville from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. or until supplies run out. more>>


September 24, 2020

Cumberland Plateau health district tests preparedness capabilities while providing free flu Vaccinations to the public

[Lebanon, Va.]– The Cumberland Plateau Health District will hold two drive-thru flu clinics offering free quadrivalent flu vaccine (covers four types of flu) to Virginia residents ages 3 and up, from the convenience and comfort of your vehicle. more>>


September 22, 2020

Mount Rogers Health District and Twin County Community Foundation Host Free Vaccine Clinics

(Marion, Va.) – Mount Rogers Health District, along with the Twin County Community Foundation, will be offering free vaccines to residents of Carroll and Grayson Counties and the city of Galax at vaccine clinic events. more>>


September 22, 2020

Mount Rogers Health District and Wythe-Bland Foundation Host Free Vaccine Clinics

(Marion, Va.) – Mount Rogers Health District, along with the Wythe-Bland Foundation, will be offering free vaccines to residents of Wythe and Bland Counties at vaccine clinic events. more>>


September 18, 2020

VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CLOSES PORTION OF THE YORK RIVER, BACK CREEK, POQUOSON RIVER, AND THE CHESAPEAKE BAY CREEK TO SHELLFISH HARVESTING

(RICHMOND, Va.)— The Virginia Department of Health announced today that a portion of the York River, Back Creek, Poquoson River, and The Chesapeake Bay in York County are temporarily closed to shellfish harvesting due to a spill of raw sewage impacting water quality in the area. more>>


September 18, 2020

Raccoon Tests Positive for Rabies in Galax

(Marion, Va.) – Mount Rogers Health District is alerting residents of Galax that a sick raccoon, collected on September 17, 2020, tested positive for rabies. The raccoon was collected from the 200 block area of Swanson Street in Galax. more>>


September 17, 2020

Lenowisco Health District Tests Preparedness Capabilities While Providing Free Flu Vaccinations to the Public

[Gate City, Va.]– The LENOWISCO Health District will hold two drive-through flu clinics offering free quadrivalent flu vaccine (covers four types of flu) to Virginia residents ages 3 and up, from the convenience and comfort of your vehicle. more>>


September 17, 2020

FREE Community Narcan® Training and Access

(WISE, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health’s LENOWISCO Health District warns the public of heroin in the area that could be laced with fentanyl or fentanyl derivatives, and could be potentially fatal to people who use it. more>>


September 17, 2020

Health Department Offers Free Flu Vaccination Clinics in October – Drive-Through Events in Madison, Warrenton and Brandy Station

(Culpeper, Va.)— Getting a flu vaccine is the single best way to protect against the flu, and is especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Rappahannock‐Rapidan Health District (RRHD) will conduct public health emergency exercises offering free flu shots in three locations this October. more>>


September 15, 2020

Free Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing September 25 in Clarksville, VA

(Boydton, Virginia) – The Southside Health District will offer free drive-thru COVID-19 screening and testing on Friday, September 25 at the Clarksville Volunteer Fire Department at 1008 Virginia Ave, Clarksville, from 9 a.m. – noon or as long as supplies last. more>>


September 15, 2020

VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CLOSES PORTION OF GARDNER CREEK TO SHELLFISH HARVESTING

(RICHMOND, Va.)— The Virginia Department of Health announced today that a portion of Garner Creek in Westmoreland County is temporarily closed to shellfish harvesting due to a spill of raw sewage impacting water quality in the area. more>>


September 15, 2020

Free Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing This Friday in Chatham

(Danville, Virginia) – The Pittsylvania-Danville Health District will offer free drive-thru COVID-19 screening and testing on Friday, September 18 at the Pittsylvania County Health Department at 200 H. G McGhee Drive in Chatham from 9 a.m. to noon or as long as supplies last. more>>


September 15, 2020

DRIVE-THRU COVID-19 TESTING CONTINUES THIS WEEK IN ROANOKE

(ROANOKE, Virginia) – The Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts will hold two drive-thru COVID-19 testing events from 4 to 6 p.m. more>>


September 15, 2020

RABID RACCOON REPORTED IN STAUNTON

(STAUNTON, Virginia) — On Friday, September 11 a raccoon collected from the Vinson Street area in the City of Staunton was submitted for rabies testing after a suspected encounter with a pet. more>>


September 15, 2020

NEW RIVER HEALTH DISTRICT OFFERS FREE SEASONAL FLU VACCINE AT DRIVE-THRU CLINIC

(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) – The New River Health District (NRHD) will offer free seasonal flu vaccine at a special drive-thru dispensing clinic on Friday, September 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Radford Fire and Rescue Station at 1500 Wadsworth St. more>>


September 14, 2020

AVOID HEALTH HAZARDS IN PORTION OF SLATE CREEK DUE TO POTENTIAL THREATS OF RAW SEWAGE

(LEBANON, Virginia) — The Virginia Department of Health recommends that people and pets avoid contact with a portion of Slate Creek in Buchanan County due to an ongoing sewage overflow from a broken sewer main that was damaged by recent flooding. more>>


September 14, 2020

No-Cost Flu Shots Offered in Winchester on September 15

(Winchester, Va.) — The Lord Fairfax Health District will offer flu shots at no cost to the recipient. From 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. tomorrow, Tuesday September 15, on the Our Health Campus lawn, 300 Block of North Cameron Street. more>>


September 9, 2020

HEALTH ADVISORIES ARE LIFTED FOR LEWIS CREEK AND CLINCH RIVER

(LEBANON, Virginia) — The Virginia Department of Health’s advisories for portions of Lewis Creek and the Clinch River in Russell County have been lifted. more>>


September 8, 2020

Flu Shots Are Recommended Now, During the COVID-19 Pandemic

(WISE, Va.) – The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Virginia Department of Health encourage residents to get an annual influenza (flu) vaccination to reduce the chance of getting the flu and spreading it to others. more>>


September 8, 2020

MRHD Offering Weekly COVID-19 Testing in Grayson County

(Marion, Va.) – Mount Rogers Health District is offering drive-thru testing for COVID-19 in Grayson County. more>>


September 1, 2020

MRHD Urges Precautions to Prevent COVID-19 Outbreaks in Churches and other Faith-Based Settings

(Marion, Va.) – Mount Rogers Health District is alerting the public about the potential for COVID-19 outbreaks in churches and other faith-based settings. more>>


August 29, 2020

TJHD Warns of Potentially Fatal Batch of Heroin in the Greater-Charlottesville Area

(Charlottesville, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health’s Thomas Jefferson Health District warns the public of a batch of heroin in the greater-Charlottesville area that could be laced with fentanyl, or fentanyl derivatives, and could be potentially fatal to people who use it. more>>


August 27, 2020

Crater Health District Experiencing Increase in COVID-19 Community Transmission, PRECAUTIONS PROVIDE THE BEST PROTECTION 

(Petersburg, Virginia) – We have made progress in reducing the spread of COVID-19 in the Commonwealth; however, the Crater Health District (CHD) located within the Central Region is now experiencing an increase in COVID-19 community transmission. more>>


August 27, 2020

AVOID HEALTH HAZARDS IN PORTIONS OF LEWIS CREEK AND CLINCH RIVER DUE TO POTENTIAL THREATS OF RAW SEWAGE

(LEBANON, Virginia) — The Virginia Department of Health recommends against recreational water use by people and pets (swimming, wading, boating, tubing) and consuming fish from portions of Lewis Creek and the Clinch River in Russell County due to an ongoing sewage overflow from the collection system of the wastewater treatment plant serving the Town of Honaker. more>>


August 27, 2020

Required Pre-school Shots for Rising Seventh Graders Available from Lord Fairfax Health District

(Luray Va.) — Shots are still required for rising seventh graders this fall, even for those who will attend school virtually.  more>>


August 25, 2020

CENTRAL SHENANDOAH HEALTH DISTRICT SHIFTS HOTLINE STAFF TO INVESTIGATIONS AND CONTACT TRACING

(STAUNTON, Virginia) — On Monday, August 31 the Central Shenandoah Health District will discontinue the Regional COVID-19 hotline at 855-949-8378. more>>


August 25, 2020

Required Pre-school Shots for Rising Seventh Graders Available from Lord Fairfax Health District

(Winchester, Va.) — Shots are still required for rising seventh graders this fall, even for those who will attend school virtually. The Lord Fairfax Health District will offer these shots on a walk-up basis this Thursday, August 27. more>>


August 24, 2020

LIVE WELL ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS PUBLISHES COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE

(COVINGTON, Virginia) – The Live Well Alleghany Highlands coalition’s Knowledge of Resources Sub-Committee has published a “Community Resource Guide” to help community members find and access the wide variety of social and human resources the community has to offer. more>>


August 21, 2020

Alexandria Health Department Urges Self-Quarantine after Potential COVID-19 Exposure at Kidane Mehret Church

The Alexandria Health Department (AHD) has determined that there may have been a COVID-19 exposure at Kidane Mehret Church (75 S. Bragg St.). August 19, 2020. more>>


August 19, 2020

Large Increase in Galax COVID-19 Cases Due to Data Backlog

(Marion, Va.) – Galax has had only eight new cases of COVID-19 since August 1, and only two cases in the last 10 days. more>>


August 19, 2020

Upcoming Richmond and Henrico Health District COVID-19 community testing events the week of August 17th

Richmond, VA – The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts are continuing free community testing for COVID-19 with testing events on August 25th and 27th.  more>>


August 17, 2020

NRV TASK FORCE URGES RESIDENTS TO “BE COMMITTED. BE WELL.” WITH NEW COVID-19 OUTREACH CAMPAIGN

(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) — The New River Valley Public Health Task Force is urging all residents to help take care of each other and prevent the spread of COVID-19. more>>


August 12, 2020

LOCAL HEALTH DISTRICTS PARTNER TO SUPPORT BACK TO SCHOOL IMMUNIZATIONS

(ROANOKE, Virginia) – The Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts are collaborating with community organizations to provide back to school immunizations for children. more>>


August 3, 2020

DRIVE-THRU COVID-19 TESTING CONTINUES THIS WEEK IN DUBLIN AND BLACKSBURG

(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) – The New River Valley Public Health Task Force will hold drive-thru COVID-19 testing on Tuesday, August 4 at Pulaski County High School, 5414 Cougar Trail Road in Dublin, and on Thursday, August 6 at Blacksburg High School, 3401 Bruin Lane in Blacksburg. more>>


July 31, 2020

Lord Fairfax Health District Warns Residents of Rabies Risk

(Winchester, Va.) — On July 25, 2020, a raccoon involved in an altercation with several barn cats was made available to the health department. more>>


July 29, 2020

Rappahannock Area Health District Interim Director Returns to Retirement; New Interim Director Announced

(Fredericksburg, Virginia) — The Virginia Department of Health’s Rappahannock Area Health District (RAHD), will have a new Interim Health Director beginning August 1st, as current Interim Director Dr. Donald Stern returns to retirement. more>>


June 29, 2020

Richmond City Health District, Richmond Public Schools, and Mayor Levar Stoney kickoff the Don’t Wait, Vaccinate! Campaign

Richmond, VA – Richmond City Health District, in partnership with Richmond Public Schools, the Office of Mayor Levar Stoney and community partners including Bon Secours Richmond, Capital Area Health Network, Chesterfield County Public Schools, Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU, CrossOver Healthcare Ministry, HCA, Health Quality Innovators, Henrico County Public Schools, and VDH – Chesterfield & Henrico Health Districts, will launch the Don’t Wait, Vaccinate! Campaign for the month of August 2020. more>>


July 27, 2020

Richmond Health District July 28th COVID-19 testing event shortened due to weather heat advisory

The Richmond City Health District will conduct COVID-19 testing hours during morning hours, 9  to 11 a.m. at Southwood Management Center tomorrow, but has decided to cancel the scheduled afternoon hours (4 – 6 p.m.) because of the weather forecast for a heat index of 100 plus degrees in the afternoon on Tuesday, July 28th. more>>


July 23, 2020

Rappahannock Area Health District Encourages Back to School Immunizations

(Fredericksburg, Virginia)  — The Rappahannock Area Health District (RAHD) is urging all parents of school-age children to ensure their child is up to date on all vaccines in advance of the start of school in August 2020. more>>


July 23, 2020

Richmond & Henrico Health Districts COVID-19 community testing events July 28th and July 30th 

Richmond, VA – The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts will conduct community testing for COVID-19 in the upcoming week. more>>


July 22, 2020

FREE DRIVE-THRU COVID-19 TESTING CONTINUES AT FOOD CITY STORES IN CUMBERLAND PLATEAU HEALTH DISTRICT

(LEBANON, Virginia) — The Cumberland Plateau Health District will offer drive-thru testing this month at Food City store parking lots in Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell and Tazewell counties. more>>


July 22, 2020

FREE DRIVE-THRU COVID-19 TESTING CONTINUES AT FOOD CITY STORES IN LENOWISCO HEALTH DISTRICT

(WISE, Virginia) — The LENOWISCO Health District will offer drive-thru testing this month at Food City store parking lots in Lee, Scott and Wise counties and the City of Norton. more>>


July 21, 2020

LENOWISCO HEALTH DISTRICT: HELP NEEDED FROM RESIDENTS TO PREVENT COVID-19 SPREAD IN THE COMMUNITY

(WISE, Virginia) – As cases of COVID-19 increase across the country, our area is also experiencing a rise in cases. more>>


July 17, 2020

FREE DRIVE-THRU COVID-19 TESTING CONTINUES AT FOOD CITY STORES IN CUMBERLAND PLATEAU HEALTH DISTRICT

(LEBANON, Virginia) — The Cumberland Plateau Health District will offer drive-thru testing this month at Food City store parking lots in Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell and Tazewell counties. more>>


July 17, 2020

Extreme Heat Requires Protective Actions  

(NORFOLK, Va.)– With the daytime heat index expected to reach or exceed (100) degrees over the next couple of days, it becomes even more important that people follow recommendations to protect themselves from the extreme heat. more>>


July 17, 2020

FREE DRIVE-THRU COVID-19 TESTING CONTINUES AT FOOD CITY STORES IN LENOWISCO HEALTH DISTRICT

(WISE, Virginia) — The LENOWISCO Health District will offer drive-thru testing this month at Food City store parking lots in Lee, Scott and Wise counties and the City of Norton. more>>


July 16, 2020

DRIVE-THRU COVID-19 TESTING CONTINUES NEXT WEEK IN PEARISBURG AND BLACKSBURG

(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) – The New River Valley Public Health Task Force will hold drive-thru COVID-19 testing on Tuesday, July 21 at Giles High School, 1825 Wenonah Ave. in Pearisburg, and on Thursday, July 23 at Blacksburg High School, 3401 Bruin Lane in Blacksburg. more>>


July 14, 2020

FREE DRIVE-THRU COVID-19 TESTING CONTINUES AT FOOD CITY STORES IN LENOWISCO HEALTH DISTRICT

(WISE, Virginia) — The LENOWISCO Health District will offer drive-hru testing this month at Food City store parking lots in Lee, Scott and Wise counties and the City of Norton. more>>


July 14, 2020

FREE DRIVE-THRU COVID-19 TESTING CONTINUES AT FOOD CITY STORES IN CUMBERLAND PLATEAU HEALTH DISTRICT

(LEBANON, Virginia) — The Cumberland Plateau Health District will offer drive-thru testing this month at Food City store parking lots in Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell and Tazewell counties. more>>


July 14, 2020

DRIVE-THRU COVID-19 TESTING CONTINUES THIS WEEK IN FLOYD AND BLACKSBURG
(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) – The New River Valley Public Health Task Force will hold drive-thru COVID-19 testing on Tuesday, July 14 at the Floyd County Recreation Center Ball Field (Park Drive, off Route 8 near the Floyd town limit) and on Thursday, July 16 at Blacksburg High School (3401 Bruin Lane in Blacksburg). more>>


July 10, 2020

BATH COUNTY REGISTERS FIRST COVID-19 CASE

(STAUNTON, Virginia) – A resident of Bath County has been confirmed to have COVID-19. This is the county’s first case. more>>


July 10, 2020

First Case of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Reported in Rappahannock Area Health District

(Fredericksburg, Virginia)  — The Rappahannock Area Health District has confirmed a case of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) associated with COVID-19. more>>


July 8, 2020

DRIVE-THRU COVID-19 TESTING CONTINUES THURSDAY IN BLACKSBURG

(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) – The New River Valley Public Health Task Force will hold drive-thru COVID-19 testing on Thursday, July 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Blacksburg High School (3401 Bruin Lane in Blacksburg). more>>


July 8, 2020

Rappahannock‐Rapidan Health District Partners with Madison, Orange and Rappahannock Counties for Free Drive Through COVID‐19 Testing

On Saturday, July 18, 2020 there will be a FREE Drive Through COVID‐19 Testing site from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Madison County High School located at 68 Mountaineer Drive, Madison, VA. more>>


July 6, 2020

MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS TO OFFER DRUG TAKE BACK DURING WASHINGTON COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY

(Abingdon, Virginia) – The Medical Reserve Corps of Southwest Virginia encourages residents of Washington County to bring expired or unused medications for safe disposal during Household Hazardous Waste Day on July 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. more>>


July 2, 2020

Free COVID-19 Community Testing Event in Stafford County on July 7, 2020

(Fredericksburg, Va.) – In partnership with the Stafford County Fire and Rescue, the Virginia National Guard, and Mary Washington Healthcare, the Rappahannock Area Health District is holding a community testing event on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 to test community members for COVID-19. more>>


July 2, 2020

ALLEGHANY HEALTH DISTRICT OFFERS FREE COVID-19 TESTING IN COVINGTON

(COVINGTON, Virginia) — The Alleghany Health District will offer free testing for COVID-19 on Tuesday, July 7 from 4 to 7 p.m., at Alleghany High School, 210 Mountaineer Drive in Covington. more>>


July 2, 2020

Increase in COVID-19 Cases among Young Adults Prompts Reminder to Follow Prevention Steps during this Holiday Weekend

(Virginia Beach, Va.) – Virginia Beach health officials are reporting an increase in the number of positive tests for the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 among residents in the ages younger than 30 years. more>>


July 1, 2020

DRIVE-THRU COVID-19 TESTING CONTINUES NEXT WEEK IN BLACKSBURG

(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) – The New River Valley Public Health Task Force will hold drive-thru COVID-19 testing on Tuesday, July 7 at Blacksburg High School, 3401 Bruin Lane in Blacksburg, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. more>>


June 30, 2020

COVID-19 Testing Coming to Southampton County

The Western Tidewater Health District in partnership with the Western Tidewater Medical Reserve Corps and Southampton County will be offering pop-up community-based testing for COVID-19 at several sites across the County from July 6 –8, 2020. more>>


June 30, 2020

Richmond City Health District COVID-19 community testing events July 7th and July 9th

Richmond, VA – The Richmond City Health District will conduct community testing for COVID-19 on July 7 and July 9, from 9 to 11 a.m. more>>


June 29, 2020

MOUNT ROGERS HEALTH DISTRICT ENCOURAGES SAFE TRAVEL, COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS

(MARION, Virginia) – Mount Rogers Health District has seen an increase in COVID-19 cases associated with travel and vacations, and encourages everyone who plans to travel to take precautions. more>>


June 29, 2020

Increase in COVID-19 Cases Among Teens, Young Adults; Prompts Reminder to Follow Prevention Steps

Over the past week, Loudoun County health officials have noticed an increase in the number of positive tests for the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 among residents in the age groups of 10 to 19 years and 20 to 29 years. more>>


June 27, 2020

HEALTH DEPARTMENT ENCOURAGES VACATIONERS AND EVERYONE TO CONTINUE TO PRACTICE PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT ILLNESS

(LEBANON, Virginia) — As cases of COVID-19 continue to increase across Virginia, and as we approach one of the most popular holidays of the year, the Virginia Department of Health reminds everyone of the ongoing and critical need to practice good health habits, to limit the spread of illness, everywhere in Virginia. more>>


June 26, 2020

COVID-19 Community Testing Event in Fredericksburg on June 30, 2020

(Fredericksburg, Va.) – In partnership with the City of Fredericksburg, the Fredericksburg Police Department, the Virginia National Guard, and the Family Life Center, the Rappahannock Area Health District is holding a community testing event on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 to test community members for COVID-19. more>>


June 26, 2020

CASE OF MULTISYSTEM INFLAMMATORY SYNDROME IN CHILDREN REPORTED IN CENTRAL SHENANDOAH HEALTH DISTRICT

(STAUNTON, Virginia)  — The Central Shenandoah Health District has confirmed a case of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) associated with COVID-19. more>>


June 25, 2020

WEST PIEDMONT HEALTH DISTRICT CONFIRMS TWO FATALITIES ASSOCIATED WITH COVID-19 IN PATRICK COUNTY

(MARTINSVILLE, Virginia) — The Virginia Department of Health’s West Piedmont Health District has confirmed that two residents of Patrick County who were ill with COVID-19 have died. more>>


June 25, 2020

CUMBERLAND PLATEAU HEALTH DISTRICT OFFERS FREE DRIVE-THRU COVID-19 TESTING IN TAZEWELL

(LEBANON, Virginia) — The Cumberland Plateau Health District, in partnership with Tazewell County, will offer free community testing for COVID-19 on Wednesday, July 1 from noon to 3 p.m. more>>


June 24, 2020

DRIVE-THRU COVID-19 TESTING CONTINUES NEXT WEEK IN RADFORD

(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) – The New River Valley Public Health Task Force will conduct drive-thru COVID-19 testing on Tuesday, June 30 at the Radford Recreation Center, 200 George St. in Radford, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. more>>


June 21, 2020

Richmond and Henrico Health District COVID-19 community testing June 23 and June 25

Richmond, VA – The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts are continuing community testing for COVID-19 this week, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. more>>


June 19, 2020

Case of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Associated with COVID-19 Reported in Prince William

(Prince William, Va.) —The Prince William Health District has confirmed a case of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) associated with COVID-19. The child has since recovered from their illness after a brief hospitalization in early May. more>>


June 18, 2020

Free Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Friday, June 26 in Brunswick

(Saluda, Virginia) – The Southside Health District will offer free drive-thru COVID-19 screening and testing on Friday, June 26 at the Brunswick County Conference Center parking lot at 100 Athletic Field Road in Lawrenceville, VA from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. or until supplies run out. more>>


June 18, 2020

Alexandria Health Department Reports First Case of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)

(Alexandria, Va.) — The Alexandria Health Department (AHD) has reported the first case of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in children (MIS-C) in Alexandria. more>>


June 17, 2020

Mount Rogers Health District Offers Ongoing Testing, Protest Participants Encouraged to Consider Publicly Available COVID-19 Tests

(Marion, Va.) — Mount Rogers Health District continues to offer COVID-19 testing on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at six local health departments. Those who have been in large groups at protests are especially encouraged to be tested for COVID-19. more>>


June 17, 2020

MOUNT ROGERS HEALTH DISTRICT CONFIRMS FIRST CASE OF COVID-19 IN BLAND COUNTY

(MARION, Virginia) – The Virginia Department of Health’s Mount Rogers Health District announced the first case of COVID-19 in Bland County. Close contacts have been informed and provided guidance by the Mount Rogers Health District. more>>


June 17, 2020

Free Community Testing Event in Caroline County on June 19th

(Fredericksburg, Va.) – The Rappahannock Area Health District (RAHD) is holding a drive-thru testing event on Friday, June 19, 2020 to test community members for COVID-19. more>>


June 16, 2020

DICKENSON COUNTY REGISTERS FIRST COVID-19 CASE

(LEBANON, Virginia) – A resident of Dickenson County has been confirmed to have COVID-19. This is the county’s first case. more>>


June 15, 2020

DRIVE-THRU COVID-19 TESTING CONTINUES THIS WEEK IN BLACKSBURG

(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) – The New River Valley Public Health Task Force will hold ongoing drive-thru COVID-19 testing on Tuesday, June 16 at Blacksburg High School, 3401 Bruin Lane in Blacksburg, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. more>>


June 12, 2020

Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District Partners with Fauquier County and Town of Warrenton for Free Drive Through COVID-19 Testing

WARRENTON, VIRGINIA – On Saturday, June 20, 2020 there will be a FREE Drive Through COVID-19 Testing site from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Warrenton Aquatic and Recreation Facility located at 800 Waterloo Road, Warrenton, VA.  more>>


June 12, 2020

Richmond and Chesterfield Partner to Address Elevated COVID-19 Risk in Hispanic/Latino Communities

Richmond City Health District is collaborating with Chesterfield Health District to coordinate and expand outreach and services to all communities disproportionately impacted, including Hispanic/Latino communities. more>>


June 12, 2020

Richmond and Henrico Health Districts upcoming COVID-19 Community Testing Events

Richmond, VA – Richmond City Health District and Henrico County Health Department are conducting Free Covid-19 Community Testing Events for individuals ages 5 and older, with flu-like symptoms. more>>


June 9, 2020

Free Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing This Saturday in South Hill, VA

(Saluda, Virginia) – The Southside Health District will offer free drive-thru COVID-19 screening and testing on Saturday, June 13 at the Golden Leaf Warehouse at 101 Raines Street in South Hill from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. or until supplies run out. more>>


June 8, 2020

Free Drive-Thru Community Testing for COVID-19 on June 11, 2020

(Saluda, Va.) – Three Rivers Health District in conjunction with Essex County government, the Three Rivers Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Essex County Emergency Services, and the Essex County Sheriff’s Office, is holding a drive-thru testing event to test for COVID-19. more>>


June 8, 2020

LOCAL HEALTH DISTRICTS LAUNCH “I’VE GOT YOU COVERED” CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE FACE COVERINGS

(ROANOKE, Virginia) – The Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts are launching a campaign called “I’ve Got You Covered” to promote public health guidance for using face coverings to protect against COVID-19. more>>


June 5, 2020

NEW RIVER VALLEY PUBLIC HEALTH TASK FORCE HOSTS INTERACTIVE, ONLINE TOWN HALL ON COVID-19 AND HIGHER EDUCATION

(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) – The New River Valley Public Health Task Force will host an interactive, virtual town hall on COVID-19 and impacts on higher education (colleges and universities) on Wednesday, June 10 from 6 to 7 p.m. more>>


June 5, 2020

DRIVE-THRU COVID-19 TESTING CONTINUES NEXT WEEK IN PEARISBURG AND BLACKSBURG

(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) – The New River Valley Public Health Task Force will hold ongoing drive-thru COVID-19 testing on Tuesday, June 9 at Giles High School, 1825 Wenonah Ave. in Pearisburg, and on Thursday, June 11 at Blacksburg High School, 3401 Bruin Lane in Blacksburg. more>>


June 5, 2020

Lord Fairfax Health District Offers Free COVID Testing Session

(Winchester, Virginia) – The Lord Fairfax Health District (LFHD) will offer COVID-19 testing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday June 8, at the Shenandoah County Fairgrounds, 300 Fairground Road, in Woodstock. more>>


June 4, 2020

MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS IN SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA SEEK INFECTION PREVENTION AMBASSADORS FOR UPCOMING ELECTIONS

(BLACKSBURG, Virginia) – Virginia Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) units in southwest Virginia are seeking new volunteers to join a team of Infection Prevention Ambassadors to assist local election officials with the upcoming June primaries. more>>


June 4, 2020

FREE DRIVE-THRU COVID-19 TESTING IN DANVILLE AND CHATHAM

News media access and interviews are available only by request and appointment. The Pittsylvania-Danville Health District will offer free drive-thru COVID-19 screening and testing. One thousand tests will be available at each site. more>>


June 1, 2020

DRIVE-THRU COVID-19 TESTING CONTINUES THIS WEEK IN RADFORD AND BLACKSBURG

(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) – The New River Valley Public Health Task Force will hold ongoing drive-thru COVID-19 testing on Tuesday, June 2 at the Radford Recreation Center, 200 George St. in Radford, and on Thursday, June 4 at Blacksburg High School, 3401 Bruin Lane in Blacksburg. more>>


June 1, 2020

NEW RIVER VALLEY PUBLIC HEALTH TASK FORCE HOSTS INTERACTIVE, ONLINE TOWN HALL ON COVID-19 AND EDUCATION (K-12)

(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) – The New River Valley Public Health Task Force will host an interactive, virtual town hall on COVID-19 and impacts on education (kindergarten through grade 12) on Wednesday, June 3 from 6 to 7 p.m. more>>


May 31, 2020

FREE DRIVE-THRU COVID-19 TESTING THIS WEEK IN DANVILLE AND CHATHAM

(DANVILLE, Virginia) – The Pittsylvania-Danville Health District will offer free drive-thru COVID-19 screening and testing on Friday, June 5 at O. T. Bonner Middle School, 300 Apollo Ave. in Danville, and Saturday, June 6 at Chatham Middle School, 11650 U.S. Highway 29 in Chatham. more>>


May 29, 2020

FAUQUIER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT REPORTS CONFIRMED RABIES CASES ON THE RISE THIS YEAR

(Warrenton, Va.) – The Fauquier County Health Department is reminding residents of the valuable role they play in preventing the spread of rabies in the region. more>>


May 28, 2020

New Kent County COVID-19 Community Testing Event on June 3

(New Kent, VA.) – In collaboration with New Kent County, New Kent Sheriff’s Office, and New Kent Fire-Rescue, the Chickahominy Health District (CHD) will be holding a COVID-19 community testing event on Wednesday, June 3 from 9 – 11:30 a.m. at the New Kent High School (7365 Egypt Road, New Kent, VA 23124). more>>


May 27, 2020

Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Seeks Infection Prevention Ambassadors for Upcoming Elections

(MARION, Virginia) – The Southwest Virginia Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is building a team of Infection Prevention Ambassadors to assist local election officials with the upcoming June primaries and is looking for new volunteers. more>>


May 24, 2020

COVID-19 Community Testing Event in Ashland on May 28

(Ashland, VA.) – In collaboration with Hanover County, Hanover Fire-EMS, Ashland Police Department, and the Ashland Church of God, the Chickahominy Health District (CHD) will be holding a COVID-19 community testing event on Thursday, May 28th from 9 – 11:30 a.m. at the Ashland Church of God: 407 Myrtle St, Ashland, VA. more>>


May 24, 2020

DRIVE-THRU COVID-19 TESTING CONTINUES NEXT WEEK IN DUBLIN AND FLOYD

(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) – The New River Valley Public Health Task Force will hold drive-thru COVID-19 testing on Tuesday, May 26 at the New River Valley Fairgrounds (5581 Fair Grounds Circle, Dublin) and Thursday, May 28 at the Floyd County Recreation Center Ball Field (Park Drive, off Route 8 near the Floyd town limit). more>>


May 24, 2020

NEW RIVER VALLEY PUBLIC HEALTH TASK FORCE HOSTS INTERACTIVE, ONLINE TOWN HALL ON COVID-19 AND LOCAL AND SMALL BUSINESSES

(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) – The New River Valley Public Health Task Force will host an interactive, virtual town hall on COVID-19 and impacts on local and small businesses on Wednesday, May 27 from 6 to 7 p.m. more>>


May 23, 2020

Western Tidewater Health District Provides COVID-19 Drive-thru Testing

(Suffolk, Va.) The Western Tidewater Health District in partnership with the City of Suffolk will be offering drive-thru community testing for COVID-19 in the Downtown area of Suffolk on June 5. more>>


May 20, 2020

Richmond and Henrico Health District COVID-19 community testing events May 22 through May 30

Richmond, VA – The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts are continuing free community testing for COVID-19, adding another testing event to this week, and three testing events next week. more>>


May 19, 2020

Goochland County COVID-19 Community Testing Event on May 21

(Goochland, VA.) – In collaboration with Goochland County, Goochland Cares, and Goochland Fire-Rescue, the Chickahominy Health District (CHD) will be holding a COVID-19 community testing event on Thursday, May 21 from 9:00 am-11:30 am at the Central High Cultural and Educational Complex (2748 Dogtown Rd, Goochland, VA 23063). more>>


May 18, 2020

CRATER HEALTH DISTRICT ANNOUNCES COVID-19 COMMUNITY TESTING EVENTS THE WEEK OF MAY 23-30

Petersburg, VA – The Crater Health District is continuing COVID-19 community testing throughout the district during the week of May 23-30. more>>


May 18, 2020

CLINCH RIVER RECREATIONAL WATER ADVISORIES REMAIN IN EFFECT

(LEBANON, Va.) – Last month, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) issued an advisory recommending against recreational water use by people and pets (swimming, wading, boating, tubing) and consuming fish from a portion of the Clinch River in Russell County, due to problems with the wastewater treatment plant serving the Town of Cleveland. more>>


May 18, 2020

Portsmouth Health District Announces Community Based COVID-19 Testing

The Portsmouth Health District, in conjunction with the Virginia National Guard, will be holding a community-based testing event for Portsmouth residents on Friday, May 22 and Saturday, May 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Tidewater Community College-Portsmouth Campus, 120 Campus Drive, Portsmouth, VA 23701. more>>


May 18, 2020

Clinical Impacts at the Rappahannock Area Health District as Staff Member Tests Positive for COVID-19

(Fredericksburg, Va.) – The Virginia Department of Health’s Rappahannock Area Health District (RAHD) is announcing a temporary reduction in clinical services due to a health district staff member testing positive for COVID-19. more>>


May 17, 2020

NEW RIVER VALLEY PUBLIC HEALTH TASK FORCE HOSTS INTERACTIVE, ONLINE TOWN HALL ON COVID-19 AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) – The New River Valley Public Health Task Force will host an interactive, virtual town hall on COVID-19 and local government, Wednesday, May 20 from 6 to 7 p.m. more>>


May 16, 2020

Three Rivers Health District Updates County Residents on COVID-19 Status as Phase 1 Begins

(Saluda, Va.) – Today, the number of deaths nationally is over 87,595 and rising, with over 1.4 million cases.  In Virginia, we have 29,683 cases, 3,724 hospitalizations and 1002 deaths. more>>


May 15, 2020

Eastern Shore Health District Announces Results from May 8-9 Testing Clinic

(Accomac, Va.) – The Eastern Shore Health District is reporting results of the mass testing clinic conducted at Eastern Shore Community College on May 8-9, 2020. more>>


May 15, 2020

DRIVE-THRU COVID-19 TESTING CONTINUES NEXT WEEK IN BLACKSBURG

(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) – The New River Valley Public Health Task Force will hold ongoing drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites at Blacksburg High School, 3401 Bruin Lane in Blacksburg, on Tuesday, May 19 and Thursday, May 21, from 1 to 3 p.m. each day. more>>


May 13, 2020

LENOWISCO HEALTH DISTRICT HOLDS DRIVE-THRU TESTING FOR COVID-19 AT LOCAL SITES IN LEE, SCOTT & WISE COUNTIES

(WISE, Virginia) — The LENOWISCO Health District will schedule community testing sites for COVID-19 at locations across Lee, Scott and Wise counties during the month of May. more>>


May 13, 2020

COVID-19 Community Testing Event at the Chickahominy Tribal Center on May 15th

(Charles City, VA.) – In collaboration with Charles City County, New Kent County, Central Virginia Health Services, Chickahominy Indians Eastern Division, and the Chickahominy Tribe, the Chickahominy Health District (CHD) will be holding a COVID-19 community testing event on Friday, May 15th from 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at the Chickahominy Tribal Center: 8200 Lott Cary Road, Providence Forge, VA. more>>


May 11, 2020

COVID-19 Testing Available at Local Health Departments in Mount Rogers Health District

(MARION, Virginia) – Mount Rogers Health District is offering ongoing, drive-thru testing at local health departments for COVID-19. more>>


May 11, 2020

Mount Rogers Health District Offers More Hepatitis A Vaccine in Response to Restaurant Exposure

(MARION, Va.) – The Mount Rogers Health District will continue to provide free hepatitis A vaccine, by appointment only, at the Smyth County Health Department. more>>


May 9, 2020

Mount Rogers Health District Continues Drive-Thru Testing for COVID-19 in Washington, Galax

(MARION, Virginia) – Mount Rogers Health District is offering drive-thru testing for COVID-19 in Galax and Washington County. more>>


May 8, 2020

NEW RIVER VALLEY PUBLIC HEALTH TASK FORCE HOSTS INTERACTIVE, ONLINE TOWN HALL ON COVID-19, LAW ENFORCEMENT AND EMERGENCY SERVICES, MAY 13

(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) – The New River Valley Public Health Task Force will host an interactive, virtual town hall on COVID-19, law enforcement and emergency services, Wednesday, May 13 from 6 to 7 p.m. more>>


May 8, 2020

Richmond and Henrico Health District COVID-19 community testing events the week of May 11

Richmond, VA – The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts are continuing community testing for COVID-19 in the coming week. more>>


May 7, 2020

CUMBERLAND PLATEAU HEALTH DISTRICT OFFERS DRIVE-THRU TESTING FOR COVID-19 AT LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS IN BUCHANAN, DICKENSON, RUSSELL AND TAZEWELL COUNTIES

(LEBANON, Virginia) — Testing capacity at commercial, private and hospital laboratories performing SARS-CoV-2 testing continues to increase in Virginia. more>>


May 7, 2020

LENOWISCO HEALTH DISTRICT OFFERS DRIVE-UP TESTING FOR COVID-19 AT LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS IN LEE, SCOTT AND WISE COUNTIES

(WISE, Virginia) – Testing capacity at commercial, private and hospital laboratories performing SARS-CoV-2 testing continues to increase in Virginia. As a result, in May, Virginia’s state laboratory, the Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services, will transition its services to support public health testing. more>>


May 6, 2020

DRIVE-THRU COVID-19 TESTING CONTINUES NEXT WEEK IN RADFORD AND BLACKSBURG

(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) – The New River Valley Public Health Task Force will hold ongoing drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites on Wednesday, May 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Radford Recreation Center, 200 George St. in Radford, and on Friday, May 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Blacksburg High School, 3401 Bruin Lane in Blacksburg. more>>


May 6, 2020

Mount Rogers Health District Reports Possible Hepatitis A Restaurant Exposure

(MARION, Va.) – The Mount Rogers Health District reports that an employee at Taco Bell, located 153 VA-107, Chilhowie, has been diagnosed with hepatitis A. more>>


May 4, 2020

NEW RIVER VALLEY PUBLIC HEALTH TASK FORCE HOSTS INTERACTIVE, ONLINE TOWN HALL ON COVID-19 AND HEALTH CARE, MAY 6

(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) – The New River Valley Public Health Task Force will host an interactive, virtual town hall on COVID-19 and health care, Wednesday, May 6 from 6 to 7 p.m. more>>


May 4, 2020

Mount Rogers Health District Continues Drive-Thru Testing for COVID-19

(MARION, Virginia) – Mount Rogers Health District is offering drive-thru testing for COVID-19 in Bristol, Galax, and Grayson and Washington counties. more>>


April 30, 2030

DRIVE-THRU COVID-19 TESTING CONTINUES NEXT WEEK IN PEARISBURG AND BLACKSBURG

(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) – The New River Valley Public Health Task Force will hold ongoing drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites on Wednesday, May 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Giles High School, 1825 Wenonah Ave. in Pearisburg, and on Friday, May 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Blacksburg High School, 3401 Bruin Lane in Blacksburg. more>>


April 27, 2020

DRIVE-THRU COVID-19 TESTING CONTINUES IN CHRISTIANSBURG AND BLACKSBURG

(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) — The New River Valley Public Health Task Force will hold ongoing drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites on Wednesday, April 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the New River Valley Mall in Christiansburg, and on Friday, May 1 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Blacksburg High School. These sites are closed to the public. more>>


April 27, 2020

Mount Rogers Health District Activates Drive-Thru Testing for COVID-19 in Galax, Grayson

(MARION, Virginia) – Mount Rogers Health District is offering drive-thru testing for COVID-19 in Galax and Grayson County. more>>


April 26, 2020

Mount Rogers Health District Announces First Case of COVID-19 in Grayson County

(MARION, Virginia) – Mount Rogers Health District announces the first case of COVID-19 in Grayson County. This case will be reflected on the Virginia Department of Health website this week. more>>


April 26, 2020

Lord Fairfax Health District COVID-19 Update

(Winchester, Virginia) – The Lord Fairfax Health District continues to assist with and monitor response to a COVID-19 outbreak at Skyview Rehab and Nursing in Page County. more>>


April 25, 2020

Mount Rogers Health District Announces Community Transmission of COVID-19 in Galax

(MARION, Virginia) – Mount Rogers Health District announces community transmission of COVID-19 in Galax and the surrounding community. more>>


April 24, 2020

Mount Rogers Health District Activates Drive-Thru Testing for COVID-19

(MARION, Virginia) – Mount Rogers Health District is offering drive-thru testing for COVID-19 in Bristol and Washington County. more>>


April 24, 2020

Lord Fairfax Health District Confirms First Fatality Associated with COVID-19

(Winchester, Virginia) — The Virginia Department of Health’s Lord Fairfax Health District announced that a resident of Shenandoah County, who was ill with COVID-19 has died. more>>


April 23, 2020

Mount Rogers Health District Activates Drive-Thru Testing for COVID-19

(MARION, Virginia) – Mount Rogers Health District is activating drive-thru testing for COVID-19. Testing will begin in Wythe and Carroll counties next week. more>>


April 22, 2020

DRIVE-THRU COVID-19 TESTING CONTINUES IN BLACKSBURG

(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) — The New River Valley Public Health Task Force will again hold a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site on Friday, April 24 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Blacksburg High School. more>>


April 22, 2020

Thomas Jefferson Health District to Host Live COVID-19 Town Hall on Friday, April 24

(Charlottesville, Va.) – The Virginia Department of Health’s Thomas Jefferson Health District (TJHD) will host a live, virtual COVIDconvo Town Hall on Friday, April 24, 2020 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. more>>


April 22, 2020

NEW RIVER HEALTH DISTRICT CONFIRMS FIRST FATALITY ASSOCIATED WITH COVID-19

(BLACKSBURG, Virginia) — The Virginia Department of Health’s New River Health District announced that a resident of the district who was ill with COVID-19 has died. more>>


April 22, 2020

Cumberland Plateau and LENOWISCO Health Districts Hold Drive-Thru Testing for COVID-19 in Scott and Russell Counties

(WISE, Virginia) — The Cumberland Plateau and LENOWISCO Health Districts have activated drive-thru testing sites for COVID-19 at locations in Scott and Russell counties. more>>


April 22, 2020

Eastern Shore Health District Announces Two Additional COVID-19 Deaths

(Accomac, Va.) – Today, the Eastern Shore Health District is reporting two more deaths of Eastern Shore residents.  more>>


April 22, 2020

Lord Fairfax Health District Assisting Long Term Care Facility with COVID-19 Investigation

(Winchester, VA.) – The Lord Fairfax Health District has been working with local long-term care facilities in the health district since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak to ensure they have the knowledge and resources to respond effectively. more>>


April 21, 2020

Cumberland Plateau and LENOWISCO Health Districts Hold Drive-Thru Testing for COVID-19 in Dickenson, Scott and Russell Counties

(WISE, Virginia) — The Cumberland Plateau and LENOWISCO Health Districts have activated drive-thru testing sites for COVID-19 at locations in Dickenson, Scott and Russell counties. more>>


April 20, 2020

Cumberland Plateau and LENOWISCO Health Districts Hold Drive-Thru Testing for COVID-19 in Lee, Dickenson and Scott Counties

(WISE, Virginia) — The Cumberland Plateau and LENOWISCO Health Districts have activated drive-thru testing sites for COVID-19 at locations in Lee, Dickenson and Scott counties. more>>


April 20, 2020

CENTRAL SHENANDOAH HEALTH DISTRICT COVID-19 UPDATE

(STAUNTON, Virginia) – The Central Shenandoah Health District continues to assist with and monitor response to a COVID-19 outbreak at Accordius Health in Harrisonburg. more>>


April 17, 2020

UPDATE: Cumberland Plateau and LENOWISCO Health Districts Activate Drive-Thru Testing for COVID-19

(WISE, Virginia) — The Cumberland Plateau and LENOWISCO Health Districts are activating drive-thru testing sites for COVID-19 at locations in Buchanan, Lee and Dickenson counties. more>>


April 17, 2020

HEALTH TASK FORCE CONTINUES DRIVE-THRU TESTING, IN FLOYD

(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) – Next week the New River Valley Regional Public Health Task Force will activate a COVID-19 drive-thru testing site in Floyd. more>>


April 16, 2020

Cumberland Plateau and LENOWISCO Health Districts Activate Drive-Thru Testing for COVID-19

(WISE, Virginia) – The Cumberland Plateau and LENOWISCO Health Districts are activating drive-thru testing sites for COVID-19 at locations in Buchanan County and Lee County. more>>


April 16, 2020

WEST PIEDMONT HEALTH DISTRICT CONFIRMS ITS FIRST FATALITY ASSOCIATED WITH COVID-19

The Virginia Department of Health’s West Piedmont Health District announced that a resident of the district who was ill with COVID-19 has died. more>>


April 16, 2020

CENTRAL SHENANDOAH HEALTH DISTRICT PROVIDES COVID-19 SUPPORT TO LONG-TERM CARE COMMUNITIES

(STAUNTON, Virginia) — The Central Shenandoah Health District has been working with all local long-term care facilities since the beginning of this COVID-19 outbreak to ensure they have the knowledge and resources to respond effectively. more>>


April 13, 2020

Mount Rogers Health District Now Has 4 COVID-19 Deaths; Community Transmission is Widespread

(MARION, Virginia) – Mount Rogers Health District announces three deaths over the past week, bringing the total to four for the Mount Rogers Health District. more>>


April 11, 2020

 LENOWISCO HEALTH DISTRICT CONFIRMS ITS FIRST FATALITY ASSOCIATED WITH COVID-19

(WISE, Virginia) — The Virginia Department of Health’s Lenowisco Health District announced that a resident of the district who was ill with COVID-19 has died. more>>


April 11, 2020

CENTRAL SHENANDOAH HEALTH DISTRICT INVESTIGATING COVID-19 IN A LONG TERM CARE FACILITY

(STAUNTON, Virginia) — The Virginia Department of Health’s Central Shenandoah Health District is working with a long term care facility in Harrisonburg on a COVID-19 outbreak investigation. more>>


April 11, 2020

NEW RIVER VALLEY PUBLIC HEALTH TASK FORCE CONTINUES DRIVE-THRU TESTING IN DUBLIN

(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) – Next week, the New River Valley Public Health Task Force (formerly known as the “Montgomery County Public Health Task Force”) will activate a drive-thru testing site at the New River Valley Fairgrounds in Dublin, as part of the regional COVID-19 public health response. more>>


April 11, 2020

Southside Health District Confirms its First COVID-19 Death

Today, the Southside Health District is reporting that a resident of the district who was ill with COVID-19 has died. more>>


April 10, 2020

NEW RIVER HEALTH DISTRICT ANNOUNCES FIRST CASE OF COVID-19 IN FLOYD COUNTY

(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) – The New River Health District has confirmed a case of COVID-19 in a resident of Floyd County. more>>


April 10, 2020

CENTRAL SHENANDOAH HEALTH DISTRICT CONFIRMS ITS FIRST FATALITY ASSOCIATED WITH COVID-19

(STAUNTON, Virginia) — The Virginia Department of Health’s Central Shenandoah Health District announced that a resident of the district who was ill with COVID-19 has died. more>>


April 10, 2020

Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District Investigates COVID-19 in a Long Term Care Facility

(Culpeper, VA) – The Virginia Department of Health’s Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District is working with a long term care facility in Madison, VA on an investigation after receiving positive COVID-19 test results on a resident at the facility. more>>


April  10, 2020

A Piedmont Health District Resident Succumbs to COVID-19

(Farmville, VA) The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has claimed the life of an elderly Piedmont Health District citizen who was a resident of a local long term healthcare facility in the health district. more>>


April 9, 2020

AVOID HEALTH HAZARDS IN PORTION OF CLINCH RIVER DUE TO POTENTIAL THREATS OF RAW SEWAGE

(LEBANON, Virginia) — The Virginia Department of Health recommends against recreational water use by people and pets (swimming, wading, boating, tubing) and consuming fish from a portion of the Clinch River in Russell County, due to problems with the wastewater treatment plant serving the Town of Cleveland. more>>


April 8, 2020

CENTRAL VIRGINIA HEALTH DISTRICT CONFIRMS ITS FIRST FATALITY ASSOCIATED WITH COVID-19

(LYNCHBURG, Virginia) — The Virginia Department of Health’s Central Virginia Health District announced that a resident of the district who was ill with COVID-19 has died. more>>


April 8, 2020

Eastern Shore Health District Confirms First COVID-19 Related Death

(Accomac, Va.) – Today, the Eastern Shore Health District is reporting the death of an Eastern Shore resident.  more>>


April 8, 2020

Southside Health District Investigating COVID-19 in an Assisted Living Facility

(Mecklenburg, Virginia) – The Virginia Department of Health’s Southside Health District is working with a long term care facility in Mecklenburg, VA on an investigation more>>


April 8, 2020

Three Rivers Health District Confirms First COVID-19 Death

Today, the Three Rivers Health District is reporting the death of a Three Rivers resident. more>>


April 7, 2020

LENOWISCO HEALTH DISTRICT ANNOUNCES FIRST CASES OF COVID-19 IN SCOTT COUNTY

(WISE, Virginia) – The Lenowisco Health District today confirmed two cases of COVID-19 in the district. more>>


April 7, 2020

Mount Rogers Health District Announces Community Transmission of COVID-19

(MARION, Virginia) – Mount Rogers Health District announces substantial community transmission of COVID-19 within the health district. more>>


April 6, 2020

Alexandria Health Department Reports First COVID-19 Death

The Alexandria Health Department (AHD) has reported the first death of an Alexandria resident who previously tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19. more>>


April 6, 2020

First Confirmed Case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Dinwiddie

(Dinwiddie, Virginia)- The Crater Health District (CHD) announced today a resident of Dinwiddie County has tested positive for coronavirus 19 (COVID-19). more>>


April 6, 2020

Chesterfield Health District Confirms its First Case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the City of Colonial Heights

(Colonial Heights, VA.) – The Chesterfield Health District announced that a resident has tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the City of Colonial Heights, which is the first case recorded in that locality. more>>


April 6, 2020

Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District Confirms First Case of COVID-19 in Rappahannock County

(Warrenton, VA.) – The Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District announced that a resident of Rappahannock County has tested positive for novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). more>>


April 5, 2020

NEW RIVER HEALTH DISTRICT ANNOUNCES FIRST CASES OF COVID-19 IN GILES COUNTY

(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) – The New River Health District confirmed two additional cases of COVID-19 in the district. more>>


April 5, 2020

HEALTH TASK FORCE CONTINUES DRIVE-THRU TESTS, MALL SITE ADDED

(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) – This week, the Montgomery County Public Health Task Force continues to operate drive-thru testing sites, as part of the regional COVID-19 public health response. more>>


April 5, 2020

Rappahannock Area Health District Confirms its Second COVID-19 Related Death

The Virginia Department of Health’s Rappahannock Area Health District has confirmed its second COVID-19 associated death in a resident in his 50s. more>>


April 3, 2019

Media Advisory: COVID-19 Testing Site at Martinsville Speedway more>>


April 3, 2020

Hampton Health Department Reports First COVID-19 Death

(Hampton, Va.)  The Hampton Health Department announced today the first death of a Hampton resident from coronavirus 19 (COVID-19). more>>


April 3, 2020

Chickahominy Health District Reports First COVID-19 Related Death

The Chickahominy Health District is reporting the first COVID-19 related death of a resident, a woman in her 80s. more>>


April 3, 2020

Mount Rogers Health District Announces Positive Case of COVID-19 

(MARION, Virginia) – The Virginia Department of Health’s Mount Rogers Health District and English Meadows Senior Living Community, an assisted living and memory care facility in Abingdon, are working together after a resident tested positive for COVID-19. more>>


April 3, 2020

Mount Rogers Health District Announces Community Transmission of COVID-19

(MARION, Virginia) – Mount Rogers Health District announces minimal-moderate community transmission of COVID-19 within Washington County. more>>


April 2, 2020

Portsmouth Health Department Reports First COVID-19 Death

The Portsmouth Health Department announced the first death of a Portsmouth resident from coronavirus 19 (COVID-19). more>>


April 2, 2020

HEALTH TASK FORCE CONTINUES DRIVE-THRU TESTING FOR COVID-19

(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) — The Montgomery County Public Health Task Force will continue to operate a drive-thru testing site, as part of the regional COVID-19 public health response, on Thursday and Friday afternoons, April 2 and 3, at Blacksburg High School. more>>


April 2, 2020

COVID-19 IS WIDESPREAD; PRECAUTIONS PROVIDE THE BEST PROTECTION

(DANVILLE, Virginia) — The Virginia Department of Health now reports widespread community transmission of COVID-19. more>>


April 1, 2020

Chesapeake Health Department Reports First COVID-19 Death

(Chesapeake, Va.)  — Today, the Chesapeake Health Department reported the first death of a Chesapeake resident from COVID-19.  more>>


April 1, 2020

Southside Health District Confirms Case of COVID-19 in Mecklenburg County

The Southside Health District announced today a case of COVID-19 in a Mecklenburg County resident in her 60s. more>>


April 1, 2020

Fairfax County Health Department Reports Additional COVID-19 Deaths in the Fairfax Health District

The Fairfax County Health Department is reporting three additional deaths due to complications of COVID-19 more>>


April 1, 2020

Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District Reports First COVID-19 Related Death

(Culpeper) – The Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District is reporting its first death of a hospitalized patient who previously tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19. more>>


April 1, 2020

Norfolk Health Department Reports First COVID-19 Death

(Norfolk, Va.)  — Today, the Norfolk Health Department announced the first death of a Norfolk resident from the COVID-19. more>>


April 1, 2020

Rappahannock Area Health District Confirms its First COVID-19 Associated Death

(Fredericksburg, Va.) – The Virginia Department of Health’s Rappahannock Area Health District has confirmed its first COVID-19 associated death in a resident in his 60s. more>>


March 31, 2020

First Confirmed Case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Sussex

(Sussex, Virginia)- The Crater Health District (CHD) announced today a male resident in his 70s has tested positive for coronavirus 19 (COVID-19). more>>


March 31, 2020

Chesterfield Health District Announces Fatality of Resident from COVID-19

(Chesterfield, Va.) – The Virginia Department of Health’s Chesterfield Health District announced that a resident of the district, a man in his 60s, who was ill with COVID-19 has died. more>>


March 31, 2020

MOUNT ROGERS HEALTH DISTRICT CONFIRMS CASES OF COVID-19

(MARION, Virginia) – The Mount Rogers Health District of the Virginia Department of Health is reporting the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Carroll County, and a second case in Wythe County, and a third case in Washington County. more>>


March 31, 2020

Thomas Jefferson Health District Reports First Fatality Associated with COVID-19

(Charlottesville, Va.) – The Thomas Jefferson Health District (TJHD) today announced the death of a resident from
COVID-19. more>>


March 31, 2020

HEALTH TASK FORCE ACTIVATES DRIVE-THRU TESTING FOR COVID-19

(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) — The Montgomery County Public Health Task Force has established drive-thru testing, assessment and referral sites, as part of the regional COVID-19 public health response. more>>


March 30, 2020

Crater Health District Confirms First Case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Surry

(Surry, Virginia)- The Crater Health District announced today a Surry resident has tested positive for coronavirus 19 (COVID-19).  more>>


March 30, 2020

Southside Health District Confirms Case of COVID-19 in Brunswick County

The Southside Health District announced today a case of COVID-19 in a Brunswick County resident in his 20s. more>>


March 30, 2020

MOUNT ROGERS HEALTH DISTRICT CONFIRMS NEW CASE OF COVID-19

(MARION, Virginia) – The Virginia Department of Health’s Mount Rogers Health District announced a new confirmed case of COVID-19 in Smyth County. more>>


March 30, 2020

Piedmont Health District Announces Fatality of Resident from COVID-19

(Farmville, Va.) – The Virginia Department of Health’s Piedmont Health District announced that a resident of the district, a man in his 70’s, who was ill with COVID-19 has died. more>>


March 29, 2020

Peninsula Health District Reports Additional COVID-19 Death

(Newport News, Va.)  — Today, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has reported the death of another Peninsula resident. more>>


March 29, 2020

MOUNT ROGERS HEALTH DISTRICT CONFIRMS ITS FIRST FATALITY ASSOCIATED WITH COVID-19

(MARION, Virginia) — The Virginia Department of Health’s Mount Rogers Health District announced that a resident of the district, a man in his 80s, who was ill with COVID-19 has died. more>>


March 29, 2020

Crater Health District Confirms Additional Cases of COVID-19

(Petersburg, Virginia) – The Virginia Department of Health’s Crater Health District (CHD) confirms additional COVID-19 cases from the counties of Greensville and Prince George and the cities of Emporia, Hopewell and Petersburg. more>>


March 29, 2020

Arlington Health District Reports First Two Deaths Related to COVID-19

(Arlington, Va.) – The Arlington Health District is reporting its first two deaths related to COVID-19. more>>


March 29, 2020

Crater Health District Confirms First Case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the city of Petersburg

(Petersburg, VA.) – The Crater Health District (CHD) announced that a resident has tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the city of Petersburg. more>>


March 29, 2020

ALLEGHANY HEALTH DISTRICT CONFIRMS ITS FIRST FATALITY ASSOCIATED WITH COVID-19

(ROANOKE, Virginia) — The Virginia Department of Health’s Alleghany Health District announced yesterday that a resident of the district, a woman in her 80s, who was ill with COVID-19 has died. more>>


March 28, 2020

CUMBERLAND PLATEAU HEALTH DISTRICT CONFIRMS FIRST TWO CASES OF COVID-19

(LEBANON, Virginia) – The Virginia Department of Health’s Cumberland Plateau Health District announced today its first two confirmed cases of COVID-19 in residents of the district. more>>


March 28, 2020

Crater Health District Health Departments Reports its First COVID-19 Death

(Petersburg, Va.) – The Crater Health District today announced the death of a resident from complications associated with COVID-19. more>>


March 28, 2020

Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District Responds to COVID-19

(Culpeper) – The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) considers coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) to be a communicable disease of public health threat, and is taking extra measures to prevent transmission to others in the community. more>>


March 28, 2020

Crater Health District Confirms First Case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Greensville County

(Greensville, Virginia)- The Crater Health District announced that a resident has tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Greensville County. more>>


March 28, 2020

First Confirmed Case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Emporia

(Emporia, Virginia)- The Crater Health District (CHD) announced today a resident of the city of Emporia has tested positive for coronavirus 19 (COVID-19). more>>


March 28, 2020

Western Tidewater Health District Reports First COVID-19 Related Death

A Western Tidewater Health District man who recently tested positive for COVID-19 has died. more>>


March 27, 2020

MOUNT ROGERS HEALTH DISTRICT CONFIRMS NEW CASE OF COVID-19

(MARION, Virginia) – The Virginia Department of Health’s Mount Rogers Health District announced today a new confirmed case of COVID-19 in the district. more>>


March 27, 2020

Fairfax County Health Department Reports Second COVID-19 Death in the Fairfax Health District

(Fairfax, Va.) – The Fairfax County Health Department is reporting a second death of a person who recently tested positive for COVID-19. more>>


March 27, 2020

Crater Health District Confirms First Case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Hopewell

(Hopewell, Virginia) – The Crater Health District announced today a Hopewell resident has tested positive for coronavirus 19 (COVID-19).  more>>


March 27, 2020

Prince William Health District Announces Fatality of Resident from COVID-19

(Manassas, Va.) The Prince William Health District is reporting its first death of a hospitalized patient who previously tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19. more>>


March 27, 2020

MOUNT ROGERS HEALTH DISTRICT CONFIRMS NEW CASES OF COVID-19

(MARION, Virginia) – The Virginia Department of Health’s Mount Rogers Health District announced new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the district. more>>


March 27, 2020

NEW RIVER HEALTH DISTRICT CONFIRMS CASE OF COVID-19

(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) — The New River Health District announced today an additional confirmed case of COVID-19 in a resident of the district. more>>


March 27, 2020

LOCAL HEALTH DISTRICTS ACTIVATE PUBLIC CALL CENTERS FOR COVID-19

(WISE, Virginia) – The Cumberland Plateau and Lenowisco Health Districts have activated public health call centers, to answer questions and provide information about COVID-19 and related issues, including symptoms, how to minimize the risk of exposure for yourself and your loved ones, local and statewide conditions, testing resources and how they are used, and what to do if you think you may be ill. more>>


March 27, 2020

Chickahominy Health District Announces First Positive Case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in New Kent County

(New Kent, VA.) – The Chickahominy Health District (CHD) announced today the first COVID-19 case in New Kent County. more>>


March 26, 2020

MOUNT ROGERS HEALTH DISTRICT CONFIRMS NEW CASE OF COVID-19

(MARION, Virginia) – The Virginia Department of Health’s Mount Rogers Health District announced today a new confirmed case of COVID-19 in the district. more>>


March 26, 2020

First Confirmed Case of COVID-19 in Southampton County

A male in his 60’s from Southampton County has tested positive for COVID-19. more>>


March 26, 2020

Eastern Shore Health District Confirms a Positive Case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

(Northampton County, Va.) – The Eastern Shore Health District announced that another resident of the Eastern Shore has tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). more>>


March 26, 2020

Chesterfield Health District Confirms its First Case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Powhatan County

(Powhatan, VA.) – The Chesterfield Health District announced that a resident has tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Powhatan County. more>>


March 26, 2020

Loudoun County Health Department Reports First COVID-19 Death

The Loudoun County Health Department is reporting its first death of a hospitalized patient who previously tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19. more>>


March 26, 2020

PUBLIC HEALTH TASK FORCE OFFERS COVID-19 VIDEO AND PODCAST

(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia)  — Following yesterday’s announcement of the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the New River Health District, the Montgomery County Public Health Task Force urges everyone to remain informed and help prevent the spread of the illness. more>>


March 25, 2020

Peninsula Health District Reports Two Additional COVID-19 Deaths

(Newport News, Va.)  — Today, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has reported the deaths of two Peninsula residents. more>>


March 25, 2020

MOUNT ROGERS HEALTH DISTRICT CONFIRMS FIRST CASE OF COVID-19

(MARION, Virginia) – The Virginia Department of Health’s Mount Rogers Health District announced today its first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the district. more>>


PITTSYLVANIA-DANVILLE HEALTH DISTRICT CONFIRMS ITS FIRST FATALITY ASSOCIATED WITH COVID-19

(DANVILLE, Virginia) — The Pittsylvania-Danville Health District announced today that a resident of the district who had COVID-19 has died, while receiving care at an out-of-state hospital. more>>


March 25, 2020

Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District Confirms First Case of COVID-19 in Fauquier County

(Warrenton, VA.) – The Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District announced that a resident of Fauquier County has tested positive for novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). more>>


March 24, 2020

Two Henrico County residents succumb to COVID-19

Henrico County – The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has claimed the lives of two elderly Henrico County citizens who were residents of the Canterbury Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. more>>


March 24, 2020

Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District Confirms First Case of COVID-19 in Orange County

(Orange, VA.) – The Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District announced that a resident of Orange County has tested positive for novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). more>>


March 24, 2020

NEW RIVER HEALTH DISTRICT CONFIRMS ITS FIRST CASE OF COVID-19

(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) — The New River Health District announced today its first confirmed case of COVID-19 in a resident of the district. more>>


March 23, 2020

Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District Confirms First Case of COVID-19 in Madison County

(Culpeper, VA.) – The Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District announced that a resident of Madison County has tested positive for novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). more>>


March 23, 2020

Virginia Beach Health Department Reports First COVID-19 Death

(Virginia Beach, Va.)  — Today, the Virginia Beach Health Department has reported the first death of a hospitalized patient who tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19. more>>


March 22, 2020

Peninsula Health District Reports Three Additional COVID-19 Deaths

(Newport News, Va.)  — Today, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has reported the deaths of three Peninsula residents, two who previously tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19 and a third newly positive case. more>>


March 22, 2020

Lord Fairfax Health District Identifies First Local COVID-19 Case; Works to Identify and Notify Contacts

(Winchester, VA.) – The Lord Fairfax Health District (LFHD) has been notified that a resident of the District has tested positive for novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).  more>>


March 22, 2020

PITTSYLVANIA-DANVILLE HEALTH DISTRICT CONFIRMS ITS FIRST CASE OF COVID-19

(DANVILLE, Virginia) — The Pittsylvania-Danville Health District announced today its first case of COVID-19 illness in a resident of the district.  more>>


March 21, 2020

Fairfax County Health Department Reports First COVID-19 Death in the Fairfax Health District

The Fairfax County Health Department is reporting its first death of a hospitalized patient who previously tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19. The patient was a male in his 60s who acquired COVID-19 through contact with a previously reported case. The cause of death was respiratory failure as a result of COVID-19. more>>


March 21, 2020

Chesapeake Health Department Confirms First Positive Case of COVID-19

The Chesapeake Health Department announced today a resident has tested positive for coronavirus 19 (COVID-19).   This case marks the first positive case in the Chesapeake Health District. more>>


March 21, 2020

CUMBERLAND PLATEAU HEALTH DISTRICT INVESTIGATING POTENTIAL CONTACTS OF COVID-19 CASE
– Patient spent time in Cumberland Plateau Health District, but lives in Henrico Health District –

(LEBANON, Virginia) — The Virginia Department of Health’s (VDH) Cumberland Plateau Health District is investigating potential contacts of a confirmed case of COVID-19 in a resident of the Henrico Health District who also spent time in the Cumberland Plateau Health District.  more>>


March 21, 2020

LENOWISCO HEALTH DISTRICT CONFIRMS CASES OF COVID-19 IN LEE COUNTY

(JONESVILLE, Virginia) — The Virginia Department of Health’s LENOWISCO Health District (LHD) announced today two COVID-19 cases in Lee County. These are the first confirmed cases of COVID-19 in residents of the district.  more>>


March 21, 2020

Eastern Shore Health District Confirms a Positive Case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

(Accomack County, Va.) – The Eastern Shore Health District announced that another resident of the Eastern Shore has tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). more>>


March 21, 2020

Lord Fairfax Health District Works to Identify Contacts of Confirmed COVID-19 Case Hospitalized in the District

(Winchester, VA.) – The Lord Fairfax Health District (LFHD) has been notified that an individual, who is hospitalized in the LFHD area, but lives elsewhere, has tested positive for novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The patient had very limited contact in the region, but health district staff will be contacting anyone in the area who is identified as a close contact of the positive case. more>>


March 20, 2020

Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District Works to Identify Contacts of two Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Culpeper County

(Culpeper, VA.) – The Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District announced that two individuals in their 70’s who reside in Culpeper have tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19). more>>


March 20, 2020

Central Virginia Health District Confirms First Case of COVID-19  

(LYNCHBURG, Virginia) — The Central Virginia Health District announced today its first case of COVID-19 illness in a resident of the district. more>>


March 20, 2020

Central Shenandoah Health District Confirms Case of COVID-19 in Lexington

(LEXINGTON, Virginia) – The Virginia Department of Health’s Central Shenandoah Health District (CSHD) announced today a COVID-19 case in Lexington. CSHD now has a total of four positive COVID-19 cases. more>>


March 20, 2020

West Piedmont Health District Confirms First Case of COVID-19

(ROCKY MOUNT, Virginia) — The West Piedmont Health District announced today its first case of COVID-19 illness in a resident of the district.  more>>


March 20, 2020

Southside Health District Confirms First Case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

The Southside Health District announced today its first COVID-19 case in the district. The resident of Mecklenburg is a male in his 50’s who had contact with a person in another part of Virginia who was diagnosed with COVID-19.  more>>


March 19, 2020

Central Shenandoah Health District Confirms Additional Cases of COVID-19

(STAUNTON, Virginia) – The Virginia Department of Health’s Central Shenandoah Health District (CSHD) announced today an additional two COVID-19 cases in the Harrisonburg – Rockingham area. more>>


March 19, 2020

Western Tidewater Health District Confirms First Positive Case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

The Western Tidewater Health Department announced a resident has tested positive for Coronavirus 19 (COVID-19). This case marks the first positive case in the Western Tidewater Health District. more>>


March 19, 2020

Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District Works to Identify Contacts of a Confirmed Case of COVID-19 from Elsewhere in Virginia

(Culpeper, VA.) – The Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District announced that an individual who works in Culpeper County, but lives elsewhere, has tested positive for novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Health Department staff will be contacting people who have been identified as close contacts, who will be asked to self-quarantine and monitor themselves for symptoms for 14 days. more>>


March 19, 2020

Fairfax County Health Department Announces Positive Case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Senior Living Center

Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) is reporting a positive COVID-19 test result for a resident of The Kensington, an assisted living and memory care facility in City of Falls Church, Va. more>>


March 19, 2020

Thomas Jefferson Health District Confirms Additional Cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

(Charlottesville, VA.) – The Virginia Department of Health’s Thomas Jefferson Health District (TJHD) announced today an additional three COVID-19 cases in the Charlottesville area.  more>>


March 19, 2020

Three Rivers Health District Confirms First Positive Case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

(Saluda, Va.) – Three Rivers Health District announced that a pediatric (under 10 years old) resident of Gloucester has tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This case marks the first case in the Three Rivers Health District.  more>>


March 18, 2020

Chickahominy Health District Confirms Third Case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

(Charles City, VA.) – The Chickahominy Health District announced that a Charles City County resident has tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This is the third case in the Chickahominy Health District, and the first case in Charles City County. more>>


March 18, 2020

March 18 Update on COVID-19 in the City of Richmond

Four individuals who reside in the City of Richmond have tested positive for COVID-19 infection. More>>


March 17, 2020

Peninsula Health District Confirms Three Additional Cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

The Peninsula Health District has reported three new cases of COVID-19 in the District that include the first positive in Williamsburg. The positive cases are one male and one female in their seventies and one woman in her forties. Two are hospitalized. To protect patient privacy, the health district will provide no further information about the patient. Two out of three appear to be community spread, the third is unknown at this time. The Peninsula Health District is currently conducting a thorough investigation of these cases and any potential exposures. These cases are included in the statewide count of cases at www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus.


March 17, 2020

Chickahominy Health District Confirms Second Positive Case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

The Chickahominy Health District (CHD) announced today its second COVID-19 case. more>>


March 17, 2020

The Chesterfield Health District Reports Cases of COVID-19

The Chesterfield Health District has reported its third and fourth cases of COVID-19 in the county. The positive cases include a woman in her 60s and a man in his 80s with currently no apparent contact links between the two. Both are hospitalized with ongoing case investigations. To protect patient privacy, the health district will provide no further information about these patients. These cases are included in the statewide count of cases March 18 at www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus.


March 16, 2020

Medical Reserve Corps Seeks Volunteers For Covid-19 Emergency Response

(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) – In emergencies large and small, generous Americans have always volunteered their skills and talents to assist affected communities. Many ask “What can I do to help?” Now, as we face the COVID-19 public health crisis, that question has new relevance. more>>


March 16, 2020

New River Health District Operates Public Health Hotline

(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) – Anyone with questions about COVID-19, including local and statewide conditions, symptoms, who should be tested and how that is done, how to minimize the risk of exposure for yourself and your loved ones and what to do if you think you may be ill, can call the New River Health District public health hotline at 540-267-8240. The hotline is presently staffed Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. more>>


March 16, 2020

Peninsula Health District Reports Second COVID-19 Death

(Newport News, Va.)  — Today, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has reported the death of a hospitalized patient who previously tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19. more>>


March 16, 2020

Chesterfield Health District Confirms its second COVID-19 Case

The Chesterfield Health Department has reported its second case of COVID-19 in the county. The positive case is a woman in her 50s and the investigation is on-going. She is currently under voluntary quarantine at home. The Chesterfield Health Department was notified on March 14 of the positive test results for COVID-19. To protect patient privacy, the health district will provide no further information about the patient. This case is included in the statewide count of cases March 16 at www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus.


March 16, 2020

Thomas Jefferson Health District Confirms a Positive Case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

(Charlottesville, VA.) – The Virginia Department of Health’s Thomas Jefferson Health District (TJHD) announced that a community member has tested positive for 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). This case marks the first case in the Thomas Jefferson Health District.  more>>


March 15, 2020

Virginia Beach Health District Confirms its Fourth COVID-19 Case

The Virginia Beach Health Department has reported its fourth case of COVID-19 in the Health District. The positive case is a woman in her 70’s and is a contact of a previous case. They were international travelers to an area affected by COVID-19. Upon return to the U.S., they followed guidelines to remain at home and limit their contact with others. Upon development of symptoms, she was tested through the Department of Consolidated Laboratory Services. The Virginia Beach Health Department was notified on March 14 of the positive test results for COVID-19. To protect patient privacy, the health district will provide no further information about the patient. This case is included in the statewide count of cases March 15 at www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus.


March 15, 2020

Alexandria Health Department Reports Second Case of COVID-19

The Alexandria Health Department (AHD) has reported a second presumptive positive case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Alexandria. Note: This case will be included in statewide total on the Virginia Department of Health COVID-19 webpage March 15 at www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus.   more>>


March 14, 2020

Fairfax County Health Department Announces Four New “Presumptive Positive” Cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

The Fairfax County Health Department is reporting four additional presumptive positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Fairfax County. Note: These cases are included in the statewide count on the Virginia Department of Health COVID-19 webpage at www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus.  more>>

March 14, 2020

Virginia Beach Health District Confirms its Third COVID-19 Case

The Virginia Beach Health Department has reported its third case of COVID-19 in the Health District. The positive case is an eighty year old male. The resident has a history of international travel to an area affected by COVID-19. Upon return to the U.S., he followed guidelines to remain at home and limit his contact with others. Upon development of symptoms, he was tested through the Department of Consolidated Laboratory Services. The Virginia Beach Health Department was notified early on March 14 of the positive test results for COVID-19. To protect patient privacy, the health district will provide no further information about the patient. This case is included in the statewide count of cases at www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus.


March 14, 2020

Chesterfield Health District Confirms its First Case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

(Chesterfield, Va.) – The Chesterfield Health District announced that a resident has tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This case is the first in the Chesterfield Health District. Note: This case is included in the statewide count on the Virginia Department of Health COVID-19 webpage. more>>


March 13, 2020

Loudoun County Announces Third ‘Presumptive Positive’ Case of COVID-19

The Loudoun County Health Department announced that a third resident of Loudoun County has tested “presumptive positive” for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Note: These cases are included in the statewide count on the Virginia Department of Health COVID-19 webpage. more>>


March 13, 2020

Peninsula Health District Confirms Five Positive Cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

(Newport News, Va.) – The Peninsula Health District (PHD) announced today that five people, in addition to the two positive cases announced yesterday, have tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). All the cases reside in James City County. more>>


March 13, 2020

Fairfax County Health Department Announces Two New “Presumptive Positive” Cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

The Fairfax County Health Department is reporting two additional presumptive positive cases for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Note: These cases are included in the total reported on the Virginia Department of Health COVID-19 webpage at noon March 13. more>>


March 13, 2020

Prince William Health District Confirms COVID-19 Case

The Prince William Health District has reported a case of COVID-19 in the Health District. The positive case is a person in her 60s. The resident has a history of international travel to an area affected by COVID-19. Upon return to the U.S., she followed guidelines to remain at home and limit her contact with others. Upon development of symptoms, she was tested through the Department of Consolidated Laboratory Services. PWHD was notified late on March 12 of the positive test results for COVID-19. The patient is hospitalized in stable condition. To protect patient privacy, the health district will not identify the hospital and no further information will be provided about the patient. This is the second COVID-19 case in the health district, and was included in the statewide count of cases on March 13 at www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus.


March 12, 2020

Central Shenandoah Health District Confirms a Positive Case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

(Staunton, Va.) – The Central Shenandoah Health District announced that a resident has tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This case marks the first case in the Central Shenandoah Health District. more>>


March 12, 2020

Peninsula Health District Confirms Two Positive Cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

(Newport News, Va.) – The Peninsula Health District announced that two residents have tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). These cases mark the first two cases in the Peninsula Health District. more>>


March 12, 2020

Loudoun County Announces Second ‘Presumptive Positive’ Case of COVID-19

(Loudoun, Va.) The Loudoun County Health Department announced that a second resident tested “presumptive positive” for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).  more>>


March 12, 2020

Arlington County Confirms its Second “Presumptive Positive” Case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

(Arlington, Va.) The individual was associated with Christ Church in Georgetown. The individual self-quarantined and, upon development of symptoms, consulted with Arlington County Public Health who recommended testing through the state Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services (DCLS) in Richmond. more>>


March 12, 2020

Fairfax County Health Department Announces its Third and Fourth “Presumptive Positive” Cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

(Fairfax, Va.) The Fairfax County Health Department is reporting two additional presumptive positive cases for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), who are close contacts to a case identified in North Carolina. The results are considered presumptive, pending confirmation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). more>>


March 12, 2020

Piedmont Health District Confirms a “Presumptive Positive” Case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

(Farmville, Va.) – The Piedmont Health District announced a “presumptive positive” case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This marks the first case in the Piedmont Health District. more>>


March 12, 2020

Montgomery Co. Officials Convene Public Health Task Force

(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) – Officials from local health, public safety, education and government agencies met yesterday to convene the Montgomery County Public Health Task Force, which will work to proactively provide local residents and communities with accurate, up to date and effective information about COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. more>>


March 11, 2020

Alexandria Health Department Confirms First “Presumptive Positive” Case of COVID-19

(Alexandria, Va.) On March 11, 2020, the Alexandria Health Department (AHD) announced that an Alexandria resident has tested “presumptive positive” for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The patient is currently doing well and is isolated at home. more>>


March 11, 2020

Chickahominy Health District Confirms a “Presumptive Positive” Case  of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

(Hanover, Va.) – The Chickahominy Health District announced that a resident has tested “presumptive positive” for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This case marks the first case in the Chickahominy Health District, and the ninth case in the Commonwealth of Virginia. more>>


March 10, 2020

Loudoun County Announces First “Presumptive Positive” Case of COVID-19

(Loudoun, Va.) — The Loudoun County Health Department announced that one resident tested “presumptive positive” for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). more>>


March 10, 2020

Virginia Beach Health District Confirms “Presumptive Positive” Cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

(Virginia Beach, Va.) – The Virginia Beach Health Department announced that two residents have tested “presumptive positive” for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). These cases mark the first two cases in the Virginia Beach Health District, and the sixth and seventh cases in the Commonwealth of Virginia. All reported cases in Virginia have been travel related and there is no evidence of community transmission of COVID19 in Virginia. more>>


February 18, 2020

Every Woman’s Life Program Receives Grant Award
Grant to Rappahannock Area Health District Will Help Fund Outreach

(Fredericksburg, Va.) — The Joe and Mary Wilson Community Benefit Fund of Mary Washington Hospital Foundation recently awarded the Rappahannock Area Health District (RAHD) a grant award of $12,400 for RAHD’s Every Woman’s Life (EWL) Program for 2020. The award provides funding for an EWL Outreach Worker who increases awareness about the program in the Rappahannock Region, enrolls women into the program, and increases the number of women who receive screenings. The EWL program helps uninsured, low-income women gain access to free breast and cervical cancer screening services. Screening and early detection reduce death rates, improve treatment options and generally increase survival. more>>


February 12, 2020

Testing of Raccoon Confirms Rabies in Brentwood Neighborhood

The Chesapeake Health Department recently received confirmation that a raccoon tested positive for rabies. In this case, the raccoon was in an altercation with a dog in the Brentwood neighborhood of Chesapeake on February 7, 2020. more>>


January 31, 2020

Virginia Health Officials Investigating Potential Measles Exposure in Northern Virginia
Northern Virginia Health Departments Are Working Together to Identify People Who Are at Risk

(Fairfax, Va.)— Out of an abundance of caution, Health Districts in northern Virginia are informing people who were at various locations listed below during the specified time frames, that they may have been exposed to a person with measles. Northern Virginia area health officials are mounting a coordinated effort to identify people who may have been exposed. NOTE: CORRECTION — ADDRESS FOR Kabob Palace is 2315 S. Eads St., Arlington, VA 22202. more>>


January 15, 2020

GRANT TO HELP FUND MATERNITY PROGRAM
Joe and Mary Wilson Community Benefit Fund of the Mary Washington
Hospital Foundation Awards $100,000 Grant to the Rappahannock Area Health District
(Fredericksburg, Va.)In January 2020, the Joe and Mary Wilson Community Benefit Fund of the Mary Washington Hospital Foundation awarded the Rappahannock Area Health District (RAHD) a $100,000 grant for its Complicated Obstetrical and High-Risk Maternity Care Program. more>>


January 11, 2020
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CLOSES PARROTT ISLAND TO SHELLFISH HARVESTING
(RICHMOND, Va.)— The Virginia Department of Health announced today that the shellfish harvesting waters surrounding Parrot Island in the Rappahannock River in Middlesex County are closed to the harvest of oysters and clams effective January 11, 2020.  more>>