
Flu season under way in Virginia: How to protect the most vulnerable
Flu season is officially here in Virginia, and we are seeing significantly higher flu cases as compared to last year, according to the Virginia Department of Health.

Flu season is officially here in Virginia, and we are seeing significantly higher flu cases as compared to last year, according to the Virginia Department of Health.

Customers can visit any local Kroger store with a pharmacy to pick up free non-surgical N95 masks while supplies last, and associates are also encouraged to retrieve supplies for themselves and their families.

According to a Pew study released last month, more Americans died from overdose in 2020 than any previous year on record — and early figures indicate that 2021’s death toll may be higher.

The Virginia Department of Health’ Central Shenandoah Health District will offer free PCR testing for COVID-19 as part of a partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services.

The current inpatient COVID-19 census at Augusta Health is 49, down roughly 20 percent from recent highs, and recent COVID case numbers are also falling in line.

Some good news on the COVID data front: Virginia cases and hospitalizations are way down, suggesting that we’re on the downslope of the Omicron wave.

The Central Shenandoah Health District is partnering with Dollar General stores to provide COVID-19 vaccinations in the coming weeks.

Snow is forecast for the Shenandoah Valley on Friday, ending in the early morning hours of Saturday. Amounts of three inches or less are expected in the Shenandoah Valley.

By creating a safe environment, children can develop confidence and life-long friendships.

The American Lung Association’s 20th annual “State of Tobacco Control” report gives Virginia failing grades on passing policies to reduce and prevent tobacco use, including e-cigarettes.
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