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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Central Shenandoah Health District is partnering with Dollar General stores to provide COVID-19 vaccinations in the coming weeks.
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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.
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By creating a safe environment, children can develop confidence and life-long friendships.
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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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