
COVID-19 outbreaks highlight how we’re doing our seniors wrong
The COVID-19 death toll at a long-term care facility in Henrico County – at last count, 50 – is emblematic of what we’re facing as we try to get the contagion under control.

The COVID-19 death toll at a long-term care facility in Henrico County – at last count, 50 – is emblematic of what we’re facing as we try to get the contagion under control.

Bridgewater College seniors Danielle M. Brooks and Victoria L. Callahan were recognized for excellence by the department of sociology.

Before a few months ago, there were a few main reasons a business might be publicizing and marketing a reopening. For example, maybe your business underwent a commercial renovation, and perhaps you upgraded your space aesthetically or for functionality.

Public health students from Virginia Tech’s Master of Public Health program and the dual Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program have volunteered at a New River Valley COVID-19 call center and drive-thru testing sites.

Ralph Northam is stuck on seeing the state increase its COVID-19 testing capacity to 10,000 per day. He’s had six weeks, and his efforts to date, such as they are, have us at 4,000 per day today. And for some reason, he’s proud of himself.

The ACLU of Virginia is taking legal actions against the Commonwealth of Virginia, Gov. Ralph Northam, and state and local officials to ensure they are using their full authority to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in prisons, jails and correctional facilities.

Last week’s “500 Bases of Love” and “Bring it Home” fundraisers by the Richmond Flying Squirrels and Sports Radio 910 The Fan raised more than $30,000 for COVID-19 relief.

In September, a very concerning report was published about obesity in Georgia. This report showed that 31.6% of adults in the state are suffering from obesity. This increase put Georgia above the national average.

As the 50th anniversary of Earth Day is observed Wednesday, several JMU faculty members say the world’s experience with COVID-19 emphasizes the importance of environmental awareness.

For Eastern Mennonite University’s Summer Peacebuilding Institute, the COVID-19 pandemic has become an opportunity to flourish and expand rather than another cancelled event.
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