Vaccine Stories

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
Coronavirus
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
Coronavirus
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
Coronavirus
Coronavirus Delta Variant Now Found In All of Virginia’s Health Districts

ROANOKE-Less than a month after first reaching Virginia, the Delta variant is now found in every health district across the state.

Brian Carlton Brian Carlton July 10, 2021 4:48 am EDT
Coronavirus
Coronavirus A Second Virginia Child Dies Due to COVID-19

RICHMOND-The state health department says a child in the Rappahannock Health District died due to the virus.

Brian Carlton Brian Carlton July 9, 2021 1:38 am EDT

Trending Stories

Commentary Rashid: What Is Critical Race Theory? Why Don’t We Ask The Creators?
Housing As Virginia’s Emergency Order Expires, A 31-Day Eviction Clock Starts
Student wearing a mask at his desk. Education LIST: Virginia Schools Requiring Masks For Fall 2021 Semester
The Lassiter family and the Collins family Economy ‘It’s a Moral Issue’: Virginia Families Need Affordable Child Care and Paid Leave
Coronavirus
Coronavirus Covid-19’s Delta Variant Arrives in Virginia. Here’s What We Know.

RICHMOND-What do we know about COVID-19's Delta variant? Now that it's arrived in Virginia, will the regular vaccines work against it?

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles June 24, 2021 5:36 am EDT
Vaccine News An Arlington County Vaccination Pod nurse administers a band-aid after a patient receives a COVID-19 vaccine. Contributed photo.
Vaccine News What Happened to Virginia’s Mass Vaccination Sites?

DANVILLE-Why are Virginia's mass vaccination sites closing down? State officials say they're shifting the plan in order to reach people.

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles June 3, 2021 12:10 am EDT