{"id":12290,"date":"2025-01-06T10:58:49","date_gmt":"2025-01-06T15:58:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/news\/?page_id=12290"},"modified":"2026-01-07T09:20:36","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T14:20:36","slug":"2025-news-releases","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/news\/public-relations-contacts\/archived-news-releases\/2025-news-releases\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 News Releases"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sign Up to Receive Statewide News Releases<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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December 17, 2025<\/p>\n

Virginia Health Officials Investigating a Potential Measles Exposure in Central and Southwest Regions<\/strong>
\nVirginia Department of Health is Working to Identify People Who Are at Risk<\/em><\/p>\n

RICHMOND, Va. \u2013 The Virginia Department of Health was notified of a confirmed measles case in a person who visited the Central and Southwest Regions of Virginia while infectious. The confirmed case is a resident of another state. To protect the patient\u2019s privacy, VDH will not provide any additional information about the patient. Health officials are coordinating an effort to identify people who might have been exposed. more>><\/a><\/p>\n

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December 16, 2025<\/p>\n

Governor Glenn Youngkin Highlights Progress on Initiatives to Strengthen Nursing Home Oversight, Modernize Operations, and Increase Transparency<\/strong><\/p>\n

RICHMOND, VA \u2014 Governor Glenn Youngkin today highlighted substantial progress made in implementing Executive Order 52, \u201cStrengthening Oversight of Virginia\u2019s Nursing Homes,\u201d signed on August 11, 2025. In just four months, the administration has advanced key initiatives to strengthen nursing home oversight in the Commonwealth. Through this Executive Order, Governor Youngkin directed the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), through its Office of Licensure and Certification (OLC), to make significant advances toward increasing workforce capacity, strengthening nursing home oversight, modernizing operations, and enhancing transparency. These efforts will improve the quality of care for nearly 33,000 nursing home residents. more>><\/a><\/p>\n

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November 18, 2025<\/p>\n

Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Observes\u00a0<\/strong>Crash Responder Safety Week and Highlights the\u00a0<\/strong>Importance of Roadway Safety
\n<\/strong>Crash Responder Safety Week is November 17-21, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n

RICHMOND, Va. \u2014 As proclaimed by Governor Glenn Youngkin, November 17\u201321 is\u00a0Crash Responder Safety Week in Virginia, observed in alignment with the\u00a0nationwide effort to recognize the critical work of emergency responders and the dangers they face while managing roadway incidents. The Virginia Department of Health\u2019s (VDH) Office of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) joins partners across the Commonwealth and the nation in raising awareness and promoting safer conditions for those who protect motorists on our roadways. more>><\/a><\/p>\n

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November 14, 2025<\/p>\n

Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady of Virginia Suzanne S. Youngkin Celebrate Virginia\u2019s 59% Drop in Fentanyl Overdose Deaths<\/strong><\/p>\n

RICHMOND, Va.\u00a0\u2013 Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady of Virginia Suzanne S. Youngkin joined a wide array of stakeholders and allies today at the Patrick Henry Building to celebrate the nearly 59 percent reduction in fentanyl-involved overdose deaths in the Commonwealth of Virginia today versus January 2022. more>><\/a><\/p>\n

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November 7, 2025<\/p>\n

Governor Glenn Youngkin Submits Virginia\u2019s Application for $1 Billion in Federal Funding to\u00a0Transform Rural Health Care
\n<\/strong>Virginia\u2019s \u201cVA Rural Vitality\u201d plan will expand access, strengthen the workforce, and modernize care delivery across rural communities.<\/em><\/p>\n

RICHMOND, Va.\u00a0\u2014 Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Virginia has submitted its application for $1 billion in federal Rural Health Transformation funding under H.R. 1, which was signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025. The Commonwealth\u2019s proposal \u2014 VA Rural Vitality<\/em> \u2014 presents a bold, locally-driven plan to modernize health care delivery, expand the workforce, and improve outcomes across rural Virginia. more>><\/a><\/p>\n

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October 10, 2025<\/p>\n

Virginia Department of Health Addresses Updates to the CDC Immunization Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n

RICHMOND, Va.\u00a0\u2014\u00a0The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is implementing the newest updates to\u00a0<\/span>the<\/span>\u00a0Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\u00a0<\/span>immunization schedule<\/span><\/a>. Updates were made to the COVID-19 and the combined measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccine\u00a0<\/span>recommendations.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span> more>><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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October 2, 2024<\/p>\n

Governor Glenn Youngkin Issues Executive Directive Instructing Board of Health to Issue Regulations to Protect Women\u2019s and Girls\u2019 Health and Safety in Sex Separated Spaces & Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n

RICHMOND, Va.\u00a0\u2014 Governor Glenn Youngkin today issued\u00a0Executive Directive 14<\/a>,\u00a0Directing the Promulgation of Regulations to Secure the Health, Safety, Privacy, Dignity and Respect for All Virginians in Sex Separated Spaces. <\/em>more>><\/a><\/p>\n

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September 16, 2025<\/p>\n

Meet \u201cChip\u201d: Virginia\u2019s New Alligator Mascot on a Mission to Tackle Hidden Lead Hazards
\n<\/strong>The Virginia Department of Health\u2019s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program introduces a friendly reptilian messenger to help families spot and prevent dangerous lead exposure in their homes.<\/em><\/p>\n

RICHMOND, Va. \u2014 The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has unveiled a creative new public education campaign featuring an unexpected messenger: an alligator mascot named Chip. Aimed at helping families recognize and reduce lead hazards in their homes, Chip brings a friendly, memorable face to an important safety message. more>><\/a><\/p>\n

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September 15, 2025<\/p>\n

Governor Glenn Youngkin Celebrates Service Improvements by Virginia Office of Vital Records
\n<\/strong>Once under federal review, the Office of Vital Records now ranks among the top five nationally, delivering faster, more secure service for Virginians<\/em>
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RICHMOND, Va. – Governor Glenn Youngkin today joined Virginia Secretary of Health and Human Resources Secretary Janet Kelly, State Health Commissioner Karen Shelton, M.D., Virginia Department of Health (VDH) State Registrar and Director of the Office of Vital Records Seth Austin, and other leaders for a tour to celebrate the success of the newly-relocated VDH Office of Vital Records\u2019 (OVR) in modernizing its services and delivering faster, more efficient, and more compassionate customer care for Virginians. more>><\/a><\/p>\n

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September 11, 2025<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Virginia Department of Health Issues Statewide Standing Order for Pharmacies Regarding 2025-2026 COVID-19 Vaccine<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

RICHMOND, Va.\u00a0\u2014 On September 10, <\/span>Virginia <\/span>State Health Commissioner Karen Shelton, MD<\/span><\/b>, signed a new <\/span>statewide<\/span><\/a> standing order<\/span><\/a> for pharmacies in Virginia to facilitate accessibility for pharmacists to administer the 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine.<\/span> more>><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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September 3, 2025<\/p>\n

Virginia Health Officials Confirm Measles Case in Eastern Region<\/strong>
\nVirginia Department of Health is Working to Identify People Who Are at Risk<\/em><\/p>\n

RICHMOND, Va. \u2013 The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is reporting the state\u2019s fourth measles case of the year. The patient is a school age child (5-12 years) in the Eastern Region who recently traveled internationally. To protect the family\u2019s privacy, VDH will not provide any additional information about the patient. Health officials are coordinating efforts to identify anyone who might have been exposed. more>><\/a><\/p>\n

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August 19, 2025<\/p>\n

Virginia Health Officials Investigating Potential Measles Exposure in Northern Virginia<\/strong>
\nVirginia Department of Health is Working to Identify People Who Are at Risk<\/em><\/p>\n

RICHMOND, Va. \u2013 The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) was notified of a confirmed case of measles that traveled through Washington Dulles International Airport Tuesday, August 12. The confirmed case is a resident of another state. Health officials are coordinating an effort to identify people who might have been exposed, including contacting potentially exposed passengers on specific flights. more>><\/a><\/p>\n

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August 13, 2025<\/p>\n

Governor Glenn Youngkin Issues Executive Directives Launching Rural Health Transformation Efforts and Initiative to Lower SNAP Error Rates<\/span><\/h4>\n
RICHMOND, Va. \u2013 Governor Glenn Youngkin today issued two executive directives, one launching a Rural Health Transformation effort and the other launching an Administration initiative to materially reduce Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) error rates in local social service agencies. more>><\/a><\/div>\n
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August 11, 2025<\/p>\n

Governor Glenn Youngkin Signs Executive Order to Strengthen Oversight of Virginia\u2019s Nursing Homes<\/span><\/h4>\n
RICHMOND, Va. \u2013 Governor Glenn Youngkin today signed Executive Order 52, launching a series of initiatives to strengthen oversight of nursing homes in Virginia, ensuring that nursing homes meet the highest standards for safety, quality, and transparency. more>><\/a><\/div>\n
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July 25, 2025<\/p>\n

Virginia Department of Health Offers Safety Tips to Beat the Heat<\/strong><\/span>
\nExtreme Temperatures Return to Virginia<\/em><\/p>\n

RICHMOND, Va. \u2013 As Virginia gets blasted with another heat wave over the next few days, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) reminds everyone to take steps to avoid heat-related illness. more>><\/a><\/p>\n

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July 17, 2025<\/p>\n

Virginia Department of Health Encourages\u00a0<\/strong>Families to Take the Pool Safely Pledge<\/strong><\/span>
\nCommonwealth Continues to See an Increase in Small Children Drownings in Pools<\/em><\/p>\n

RICHMOND, Va.\u00a0\u2013 The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is urging parents and caregivers to take the\u00a0Pool Safely Pledge<\/a>\u00a0(en Espa\u00f1ol<\/a>) as the Commonwealth continues to see a concerning rise in accidental drownings among children under the age of five in swimming pools. more>><\/a><\/p>\n

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June 26, 2025<\/p>\n

Virginia Sees Increase in Drownings in Children Under 5 in Swimming Pools
\n<\/strong>Health Officials Urge Parents and Caregivers to Take Precautions<\/em><\/p>\n

RICHMOND, Va. \u2013 With great sorrow, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has confirmed that six children under the age of five have tragically lost their lives to swimming pool drownings in Virginia since Memorial Day. Swimming season has just started, and these six drowning fatalities exceed Virginia\u2019s total for the number of fatalities for young children for each of the last three years. The Virginia Department of Health urges parents and caregivers to take precautions with children in or near swimming pools or other bodies of water. more>><\/a><\/p>\n

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June 25, 2025<\/p>\n

Virginia Health Officials Investigating Another Potential Measles Exposure in Northern Virginia<\/strong><\/p>\n

RICHMOND, Va. \u2013 The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) was notified of\u00a0a confirmed case of measles<\/a> at Washington Dulles International Airport on Thursday, June 19. The confirmed case is an international traveler visiting North Carolina. Health officials are coordinating an effort to identify people who might have been exposed, including contacting potentially exposed passengers on specific flights. more>><\/a><\/p>\n

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June 14, 2025<\/p>\n

Virginia Health Officials Investigating Potential Measles Exposure in Northern Virginia<\/strong><\/p>\n

RICHMOND, Va. \u2013 The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) was notified of a confirmed case of measles at Washington Dulles International Airport and the Washington Area Metro on Sunday, June 8. The confirmed case is an international traveler visiting the Washington, D.C. area. Health officials are coordinating an effort to identify people who might have been exposed, including contacting potentially exposed passengers on specific flights. more>><\/a><\/p>\n

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June 5, 2025<\/p>\n

Virginia Health Officials Confirm Third 2025 Measles Case in the State<\/strong><\/p>\n

RICHMOND, Va. \u2013 The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is reporting the state\u2019s third measles case of the year. The patient is a child (0-4 years) in the\u00a0Northwest Region<\/a>\u00a0who developed symptoms after exposure to\u00a0another Virginia measles case<\/a>. To protect the family\u2019s privacy, VDH will not provide any additional information about the patient. Public health officials are coordinating efforts to identify anyone who might have been exposed. more>><\/a><\/p>\n

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May 23, 2025<\/p>\n

Virginia Health Officials Confirm Second 2025 Measles Case in the State<\/strong><\/p>\n

RICHMOND, Va. \u2013 The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is reporting the state\u2019s second measles case of the year. The patient is a teenager (13-17 years) in the\u00a0Northwest Region<\/a> who recently traveled internationally. To protect the family\u2019s privacy, VDH will not provide any additional information about the patient. Health officials are coordinating efforts to identify anyone who might have been exposed. more>><\/a><\/p>\n

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May 23, 2025<\/p>\n

Governor Glenn Youngkin Celebrates EMS Week with Special Event Recognizing the Governor\u2019s EMS Award Recipients<\/strong><\/p>\n

RICHMOND, VA\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Governor Glenn Youngkin has proclaimed May 18\u201324, 2025, as\u00a0Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week in Virginia<\/a>. To mark the occasion, he hosted a special event at the Virginia Executive Mansion to honor recipients of the 2024 Governor\u2019s EMS Awards. Coordinated by the Virginia Department of Health\u2019s (VDH\u2019s) Office of Emergency Medical Services, these awards represent the highest level of recognition in Virginia\u2019s EMS system and celebrate providers, agencies, and community partners who demonstrate excellence in emergency medical care. more>><\/a><\/p>\n

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May 2, 2025<\/p>\n

Virginia Department of Health and Office of Vital Records Release Top Baby Names for 2024, Other Interesting Virginia Birth Data<\/strong><\/p>\n

RICHMOND, Va. \u2013 Choosing the perfect baby\u2019s name is one of the first big decisions for new parents. However, certain names stole the spotlight in 2024 in the state of Virginia. Whether inspired by timeless classics, modern trends, or cultural favorites, these names are winning over families across the state. But the best name of all the 94,443 babies born in 2024 is the one you chose for your own bundle of joy. more>><\/a><\/p>\n

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April 30, 2025<\/p>\n

The Virginia Office of Vital Records Reminds Virginians of May 7 REAL ID Federal Enforcement Deadline <\/strong><\/p>\n

RICHMOND, Va. \u2013 <\/strong>With the federal government preparing to enforce REAL ID, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Office of Vital Records encourages Virginians to review their birth certificate or request a certified copy before applying for a REAL ID. Though optional, a REAL ID compliant driver\u2019s license or ID card, or another federally approved form of ID, will be required to board a domestic flight, enter a secure facility or military base beginning May 7, 2025. more>><\/a><\/p>\n

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April 19, 2025<\/p>\n

UPDATED:\u00a0 Virginia Health Officials Confirm First 2025 Measles Case in the State<\/strong>
\nVirginia Department of Health is Working to Identify People Who Are at Risk<\/em><\/p>\n

RICHMOND, Va. \u2013 The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is reporting the state\u2019s first measles case of the year. The patient is a child (0-4 years) in the Northwest Region who recently traveled internationally. To protect the family\u2019s privacy, VDH will not provide any additional information about the patient. Health officials are coordinating efforts to identify anyone who might have been exposed. more>><\/a><\/p>\n

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April 17, 2025<\/p>\n

Governor Youngkin Announces New Virginia Department of Health Maternal and Child Health Data Dashboards<\/strong><\/p>\n

RICHMOND, Va. \u2013 Today, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the launch of an upgraded\u00a0Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Dashboard<\/a>\u00a0and two new dashboards to monitor and provide actionable data on\u00a0maternal mortality<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0pregnancy-associated deaths<\/a>. The data are designed to be used as a resource to establish best practices to assist mothers during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. This is a part of the Administration\u2019s ongoing effort to support Virginia moms and improve maternal health outcomes. more>><\/a><\/p>\n

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April 16, 2025<\/p>\n

Governor Glenn Youngkin Releases Virginia Department of Health Report on Richmond\u2019s 2025 Water Crisis<\/strong><\/p>\n

RICHMOND, Va. \u2013 Governor Glenn Youngkin released Wednesday the final report from the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) on the January 2025 water crisis in the City of Richmond and announced a second notice of violation against the city that requires the implementation of a Corrective Action Plan.\u00a0 more>><\/a><\/p>\n

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March 20, 2025<\/p>\n

Virginia Health Officials Investigating Additional Potential Measles Exposures in Northern Virginia<\/strong>
\nVirginia Department of Health is Working to Identify People Who Are at Risk<\/em><\/p>\n

RICHMOND, Va. \u2013 The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) was notified of\u00a0two additional confirmed cases of measles<\/a> that traveled through Northern Virginia Wednesday, March 5 and Friday, March 14. Both people are Maryland residents who recently traveled together internationally. Health officials are coordinating an effort to identify people who might have been exposed, including contacting potentially exposed passengers on specific flights.\u00a0more>><\/a><\/p>\n

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March 11, 2025<\/p>\n

Office of Vital Records Streamlines Newborn Birth Certificate Request Process<\/strong><\/p>\n

RICHMOND, Va. \u2013 The Virginia Department of Health\u2019s (VDH) Office of Vital Records (OVR) has streamlined its newborn birth certificate request process. The family can now complete the entire process online. more>><\/a><\/p>\n

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March 9, 2025<\/p>\n

Virginia Health Officials Investigating Potential Measles Exposure in Northern Virginia<\/strong>
\nVirginia Department of Health is Working to Identify People Who Are at Risk<\/em><\/p>\n

RICHMOND, Va. \u2013 The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) was notified of a confirmed case of measles at Washington Dulles International Airport on Wednesday, March 5. The confirmed case was an individual who was returning from international travel. Health officials are coordinating an effort to identify people who might have been exposed, including contacting potentially exposed passengers on specific flights. more>><\/a><\/p>\n

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January 27, 2025<\/p>\n

Virginia Department of Health Reports the First Two Pediatric Flu Deaths<\/strong><\/p>\n

RICHMOND, Va. \u2013 Regrettably, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is reporting two influenza-associated pediatric deaths which are the first reports for the 2024\u201325 influenza (flu) season in Virginia. One death occurred in a young school-aged child (5\u201312 years old) in Virginia\u2019s Eastern Region and one in a teenage child (13\u201317 years old) in the Central Region of Virginia. To protect the family\u2019s privacy, VDH will not provide any additional information. more>><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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