Lagging behind: Region not at 70 percent COVID vaccine target
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Only one locality in our little corner of Virginia is past President Biden’s 70 percent COVID-19 vaccination threshold.
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Virginia Department of Health announces new COVID-19 dashboard
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The Virginia Department of Health COVID-19 in Virginia dashboards now include information on the number of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths by vaccination status.
Virginia DOC begins reopening state correctional facilities to the public
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The Virginia DOC is planning a phased-in reopening to visitors while continuing to follow CDC guidance for congregate settings.
Commonwealth of Virginia preparing in advance of Tropical Storm Elsa
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Gov. Ralph Northam and the Virginia Department of Emergency Management are closely monitoring the potential impacts of Tropical Storm Elsa on the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Practice food safety this Fourth of July weekend
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Before lighting the grill this Fourth of July weekend, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services encourages the public to practice food safety to keep the celebration free from illness-causing bacteria.
VDH: You can still wear a mask
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Public health officials are reminding Virginians that there is no legal barrier to wearing masks to protect oneself and others from the COVID-19 virus, and that those who are not yet fully vaccinated should continue to do so.
Northam awards grants to Brunswick, Lee, Lunenburg, Rockingham to support agricultural projects
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Projects in Brunswick, Lee, Lunenburg and Rockingham counties will each receive grants from the Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund Planning Grant program to support local agriculture initiatives.
Updated mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinic schedule for Central Virginia Health District
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The Central Virginia Health District has announced an updated list of dates and locations of mobile vaccination clinics scheduled through Tuesday, June 29. All locations are in Lynchburg.
EPA recognizes Virginia DEQ for compliance, enforcement efforts
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The Virginia DEQ has meet or exceeded EPA expectations and requirements for the majority of its compliance and enforcement programs.
VDH adds new variant of concern to COVID-19 dashboard
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The Virginia Department of Health has added the Delta variant (B.1.617.2) to the Variants of Concern Dashboard. This variant was changed recently by the CDC from a variant of interest to a variant of concern.
