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Coronavirus Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., arrives in Washington in 2021. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Coronavirus Sen. Tim Kaine Introduces Legislation to Research Long Covid

Sen. Tim Kaine revealed that he is suffering from the effects of "long covid," and has introduced legislation to help research the phenomenon.

Meghin Moore Meghin Moore March 4, 2022 9:33 am EST
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Coronavirus Gov. Glenn Youngkin Supports Vaccines, Just Not Vaccine Mandates

Gov. Glenn Youngkin has said he's always been a "strong advocate" of the COVID-19 vaccine, but rescinded a Northam-era mandate that required state employees to be vaccinated.

Meghin Moore Meghin Moore February 14, 2022 3:46 pm EST
Coronavirus FILE - In this Feb. 19, 2021, file photo, people wait in line at a 24-hour, walk-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic hosted by the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium at Temple University's Liacouras Center in Philadelphia. At least for now, U.S. health authorities say after being vaccinated, people should follow the same rules as everybody else about wearing a mask, keeping a 6-foot distance and avoiding crowds even after they’ve gotten their second vaccine dose. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Coronavirus VDH Refocuses COVID Tracing Efforts

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) announced on Jan. 25 that it will no longer investigate every case of COVID-19 across the commonwealth. 

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles February 2, 2022 1:59 pm EST
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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
Coronavirus Contributed photo - Rita Browning teaches math class at Laurel Park Middle School.
Coronavirus Yes, Virginia, Face Masks Are Still Mandatory in Local Schools

COLLINSVILLE-Yes, the emergency order's gone. But face masks are still mandatory in all Virginia schools, at least for this summer.

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles July 8, 2021 4:41 am EDT

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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
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Coronavirus How Does COVID-19 Affect Animals? Virginia Zoo Case Offers Answers

NORFOLK – How does COVID-19 affect animals? A case at the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk shows that wildlife can get the virus, but the impact is slightly different.

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles April 20, 2021 7:35 pm EDT