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COVID-19 patients keeping area ICUs busy
In a normal year, about five million people are admitted into hospital intensive care units, and on average, they are about two-thirds full, according to ... Read more
5 days ago by Jimmy LaRoue.

Governor to ease restrictions on gatherings, announces new pharmacies for vaccines
Citing improving COVID-19 health metrics, Gov. Ralph Northam said Wednesday he would lift some restrictions on outdoor gatherings beginning March 1 as he also announced ... Read more
1 week ago by Jimmy LaRoue.

Winter weather to delay vaccine deliveries to state
Winter weather across the country and in Virginia will likely mean a delay in delivering about 106,800 COVID-19 vaccine doses as distribution channels shut down ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Jimmy LaRoue.
State vaccine call center goes live
Virginia’s COVID-19 vaccination pre-registration call center is open for business. Now, with a call to 877-VAX-IN-VA (877-829-4682), people can call any day of the week ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Jimmy LaRoue.

Vaccine disparities emerge
Is the Western Tidewater Health District getting left behind in the race to vaccinate its residents? Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Reports.
Mayor tests positive for COVID-19
Suffolk Mayor Mike Duman announced via social media that he has tested positive for COVID-19. Duman, who made the announcement in a Feb. 16 Facebook ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Jimmy LaRoue.
Superintendent outlines return-to-school procedures
Superintendent Dr. John B. Gordon III will host a Facebook Live at 2 p.m. Feb. 19 on the division’s Facebook page to answer questions about ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Jimmy LaRoue.
State vaccine site goes live
The state’s new COVID-19 vaccine pre-registration website has gone live, allowing people to sign up online, check their status and get more information about the ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Jimmy LaRoue.
State health department to unveil vaccine pre-registration system
Facing mounting criticism over issues with state residents signing up for the COVID-19 vaccine, the Virginia Department of Health plans to unveil a new statewide ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Jimmy LaRoue.
Board votes to allow in-person learning in March
The Suffolk School Board voted 4-2 Thursday to allow students to return to school in March. Read more