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Coronavirus A woman holds up a sticker after getting her third "booster" dose of Covid-19 vaccine at a clinic. (Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)
Coronavirus Who Should Get a Third Vaccine Shot Now?

Experts explain who should immediately get a third booster shot to fight COVID-19, and why it is necessary now.

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles August 20, 2021 4:40 pm EDT
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Education The Virginia Colleges Erasing Student Debt

Several higher education institutions in Virginia used federal pandemic stimulus funding to wipe out student bills.

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles August 19, 2021 3:36 pm EDT
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Coronavirus How to Talk to Your Kids About Masks and Vaccines

We got expert tips on explaining masks and vaccines to children in a way that gets them comfortable with COVID-prevention measures.

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles August 17, 2021 12:45 pm EDT
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Coronavirus Delta Cases Dominate in Virginia

State officials say the variant spreads twice as much as earlier strains of the COVID-19 virus and most Virginians could be exposed.

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles August 11, 2021 2:21 pm EDT
Vaccine News Blacksburg, Va. - As of last week, 47% of Virginia Tech students are vaccinated, and 2% of students received an approved exemption, meaning nearly half of enrolled students are in compliance. (Photo: Alex Scribner)
Vaccine News Can I Attend A Virginia College Or University Without Being Vaccinated?

RICHMOND-New and returning Virginia college students hope to return to normalcy this fall, but the vaccine question looms.

Alex Scribner Alex Scribner July 20, 2021 2:44 am EDT

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Coronavirus New COVID-19 Symptoms? Doctors Say Delta Variant ‘Acts Differently’

AXTON-Gone are the traditional versions from last year. COVID-19 symptoms in this Delta variant now mimic a 'bad cold', experts say.

Brian Carlton Brian Carlton Dogwood Staff July 15, 2021 5:34 am EDT
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Coronavirus If You Have A Weakened Immune System, Will The COVID-19 Vaccine Help?

COLLINSVILLE-After vaccinated Henry County teacher dies of COVID-19, CDC and state officials warn immuno-compromised residents.

Brian Carlton Brian Carlton Amie Knowles Amie Knowles July 13, 2021 6:42 am EDT