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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 Glenn Youngkin has said he's always been a "strong advocate" of the COVID-19 vaccine, but rescinded a Northam-era mandate that required state employees to be vaccinated.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
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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 An Arlington County Vaccination Pod nurse administers a band-aid after a patient receives a COVID-19 vaccine. Contributed photo.
Coronavirus 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
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Coronavirus Does The COVID-19 Vaccine Trigger Myocarditis? Here’s What We Know

CHARLOTTESVILLE-No, it's not time to panic. No, the COVID-19 vaccine didn't cause an outbreak of heart attacks. But what is myocarditis?

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles May 29, 2021 8:23 am EDT
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Vaccine News Northam Lifts Mask Mandate, Speeds Up End For COVID-19 Restrictions

RICHMOND-Virginia will lift its mask mandate Saturday, with a plan to eliminate all restrictions by the end of this month.

Brian Carlton Brian Carlton May 14, 2021 6:20 pm EDT

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Coronavirus Virginia Kids Can Get The Pfizer Vaccine. Here’s What You Need to Know

RICHMOND – All Virginia kids between 12 and 15 can now get the COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Danny Avula made the announcement Wednesday.

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles May 13, 2021 3:28 am EDT
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Coronavirus COVID-19 Numbers Keep Dropping in Southwest Virginia

WISE – The COVID-19 cases, positive tests and even hospitalizations keep dropping in Southwest Virginia and across the Appalachian Highlands.

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles May 6, 2021 2:21 am EDT