Stories tagged: "COVID-19"

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
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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
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
Education Contributed photo - Staff members at Axton Elementary School check students' temperatures daily before entering the classroom.
Education Virginia Keeps Mask Rule For Summer Classes, CDC Guidance On Hold

RICHMOND-Already in the middle of summer school, district and VDOE officials say the mask mandate remains in place until July 25.

Brian Carlton Brian Carlton Amie Knowles Amie Knowles July 10, 2021 2:20 am EDT

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Virginia State Sen. Mamie Locke, D-Hampton, left, confers with House speaker, Eileen Filler-Corn, right, along with House clerk, Suzette Denslow, center, during a joint session of the House and Senate Rules Committees at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Va., Friday, Jan. 10, 2020. The committee passed rules restricting gun access to the State buildings. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) Coronavirus Virginia Passed Gun Safety Laws Just in Time For Record Breaking Sales Prompted by Coronavirus
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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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Health The Virginia Red Cross Needs Blood. How Do You Donate in a Pandemic?

As more people now venture outside of their homes—be it for the warm weather or celebrating newfound COVID-19 vaccination opportunities—the need will likely increase again.

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles June 16, 2021 9:23 pm EDT