What is a variant, how does it form, and why is it harmful?
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There’s the delta variant, the lambda variant, and even the delta-plus variant. Variants of COVID-19 are spreading in the United States and in many parts of the world.
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New public health order requires universal masking in K-12 schools in Virginia
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Gov. Ralph Northam today announced a Public Health Emergency Order requiring universal masking in all indoor settings in Virginia’s K-12 schools.
Public transportation in the Valley expands with route over Afton Mountain
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Transportation between the Shenandoah Valley and the other side of Afton Mountain is about to get more accessible.
Herring campaign requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for staff
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Following updated CDC guidance and a rise in COVID-19 cases in Virginia, Attorney General Mark Herring’s re-election campaign is now requiring all campaign staff to be fully vaccinated.
Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport launches mission to International Space Station
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The Virginia Commercial Space Flight Authority, NASA Wallops Flight Facility, and Northrop Grumman celebrate the successful launch of the 16th cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station.
Morgan Griffith: A healthcare agenda for the future
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For most Americans, healthcare ranks among the top public policy issues. Its cost, accessibility, and quality have a direct and tangible impact on a person’s well-being.
Augusta County will require masks in schools
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The Augusta County School Board reversed its stance on masking for students and staff to start the school year, at the point of a bayonet.
Masks required at Albemarle County facilities beginning Monday, Aug. 9
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Beginning Monday, Aug. 9, face masks will again be required in the Albemarle County Office Buildings on McIntire Road and 5th Street, and in county-operated facilities, such as community centers and parks bath houses.
Northam announces COVID-19 vaccine requirement for state workers
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Virginia will require its state workers to show proof that they are fully vaccinated or be tested for COVID-19 every week, a policy that will impact approximately 122,000 employees and will go into effect on Sept. 1.
VDH reporting increase in COVID-19 outbreaks in childcare, summer camps
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The Virginia Department of Health Central Region is reporting an increase in COVID-19 outbreaks in childcare facilities and summer camps as the Delta variant becomes more prevalent in the area.
