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Virginia News

Tracking monkeypox cases in Virginia

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By NBC12 Newsroom
The Virginia Department of Health is regularly updating its website with monkeypox cases in the commonwealth.

News

UVA Health: COVID-19 vaccines for young children being offered

Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 5:37 PM EDT
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By Rachel Hirschheimer
UVA Health is now scheduling appointments for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages six months through four years old.

News

BRHD planning to vaccinate children six months to five years old

Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 5:32 PM EDT
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By Rachel Hirschheimer
The Blue Ridge Health District is making plans to vaccinate children between the ages of six months to five years old.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

Charlottesville doctors tracking additional COVID-19 variants

Updated: May. 9, 2022 at 11:42 AM EDT
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By Rachel Hirschheimer
There’s an additional COVID-19 omicron variant, and doctors in Charlottesville are watching closely.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

WAHS performance canceled after about a third of cast has COVID-19

Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 4:57 PM EDT
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By Madison McNamee
Dozens of Western Albemarle High School drama students have tested positive for COVID-19 after a weekend of performances.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

Hospitals seeing low amount of COVID-19 patients

Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 9:04 AM EDT
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By Andrew Webb
COVID-19 case counts are increasing but hospitalizations are still low

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

CDC: Albemarle Co. in medium level of COVID-19 transmission

Updated: Apr. 25, 2022 at 3:50 PM EDT
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By Rachel Hirschheimer
According to the CDC, Albemarle County is in the medium level when it comes to COVID-19 transmission.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

Charlottesville pediatrician seeing more subtle COVID-19 cases

Updated: Apr. 20, 2022 at 1:33 PM EDT
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By Rachel Hirschheimer
A Charlottesville pediatrician says COVID-19 cases among children are rising and it’s getting even harder to detect.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

New saliva COVID-19 test receives Emergency Use Authorization from FDA

Updated: Apr. 19, 2022 at 4:00 PM EDT
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By Rachel Hirschheimer
A new type of COVID-19 test is hitting the market, and could change how we detect the virus.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

UVA doctors: BA.2 variant fueling COVID-19 spread in Virginia

Updated: Apr. 18, 2022 at 3:56 PM EDT
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By Rachel Hirschheimer
As COVID-19 cases in the Blue Ridge Health District rise again, doctors with UVA Health say it’s due to a newer variant that’s taking over.
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National

Long nails could mean fungus, bacteria dangers, studies find

Updated: Apr. 16, 2022 at 8:19 PM EDT
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By CNN Staff
Some say the cost of beauty can be high, and in the case of long fingernails, that cost could be a health risk.

Health

New Pinwheel installation shines light on organ donors

Updated: Apr. 11, 2022 at 5:48 PM EDT
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By Dryden Quigley
UVA Medical Center has some new decorations that look lighthearted, but they have an important significance and point out both health advancements and a major health need.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

COVID-19 vaccine trials underway for children 5 and under

Updated: Apr. 7, 2022 at 10:03 AM EDT
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By Isabel Cleary
While some people may be rolling up their sleeves for third or fourth COVID-19 vaccination shot, there is a group that still can’t even get their first.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

BRHD working to get people who are eligible their 2nd boosters

Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 3:56 PM EDT
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By Isabel Cleary
For some, it’s time to line up to get that second booster dose against COVID-19.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

UVA Health weighs in on timing for next booster

Updated: Mar. 29, 2022 at 9:24 AM EDT
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By Madison McNamee
Another COVID-19 booster shot is likely coming soon, as another variant starts making waves in Europe.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

BRHD giving out COVID-19 vaccines, N95 masks

Updated: Mar. 28, 2022 at 4:20 PM EDT
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By Rachel Hirschheimer
The Blue Ridge Health District is now handing out free N95 masks while also providing COVID-19 booster shots.

Health

Health district warns parents to keep medication out of reach following 7-child overdose in Hopewell

Updated: Mar. 24, 2022 at 11:21 PM EDT
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By A.J. Nwoko
According to Hopewell police, the seven children who were rushed to the hospital Wednesday after overdosing on anxiety medication are all recovering in the hospital.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

Albemarle County Public Schools to drop masks, testing requirements for staff

Updated: Mar. 24, 2022 at 10:47 PM EDT
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By Max Marcilla
COVID-19 rules for Albemarle County Public School staff will be changing after spring break.

National

President Biden signs bill named in memory of Lorna Breen, a doctor from Charlottesville

Updated: Mar. 18, 2022 at 9:30 PM EDT
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By Max Marcilla
On Friday, President Joe Biden signed the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act into law.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

Federal funding for COVID-19 tests, treatment, and vaccines drying up

Updated: Mar. 17, 2022 at 2:58 PM EDT
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By Isabel Cleary
Congress failed to pass coronavirus funding in its latest government spending bill. Now, the White House is warning that next week it will have to pull back on covering COVID-19 tests, vaccines, and treatment.

Virginia News

VDH: 1,658,568 total cases of COVID-19 in Virginia, 19,430 deaths

Updated: Mar. 17, 2022 at 11:44 AM EDT
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By NBC29 Newsroom
Latest numbers from the Virginia Department of Health on coronavirus in the commonwealth.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

BRHD reflecting on 2 years since first confirmed COVID-19 case in district

Updated: Mar. 17, 2022 at 9:21 AM EDT
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By Rachel Hirschheimer
It has been two years since the first COVID-19 case was identified in the Blue Ridge Health District. Now, it’s reflecting on how it can apply the lessons learned when future outbreaks occur.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

Albemarle County ends COVID-19 emergency

Updated: Mar. 16, 2022 at 2:31 PM EDT
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By NBC29 Newsroom and Max Marcilla
Albemarle County announced Wednesday, March 16, that there are no further emergency actions related to COVID-19.

Coronavirus

Health professionals reflect on two years since pandemic began in Virginia

Updated: Mar. 7, 2022 at 7:56 PM EST
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By Riley Wyant
Monday marks two years since the first case of COVID-19 was reported in Virginia.

News

BRHD keeping an eye on child COVID-19 rates

Updated: Mar. 5, 2022 at 10:26 PM EST
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By Madison McNamee
The CDC released a study this week stating most children have already had COVID-19.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

UVA doctors weigh in on the future of COVID-19

Updated: Mar. 5, 2022 at 6:51 PM EST
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By Dryden Quigley
We have seen declines in COVID case counts before, but is this one actually different from the rest? UVA doctors say in the long run they aren’t sure.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

UVA doctor weighs in on dropping case counts paired with relaxed COVID-19 restrictions

Updated: Mar. 4, 2022 at 4:58 PM EST
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By Elizabeth Holmes
COVID-19 cases are on the decline in the greater-Charlottesville area, and hospitalizations are down at the University of Virginia Medical Center.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

Blue Ridge Health District reporting lowest case counts in months

Updated: Mar. 4, 2022 at 4:52 PM EST
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By Elizabeth Holmes
COVID-19 case rates are on the decline in the Blue Ridge Health District.

Health

Ketogenic diet shows major benefits for MS patients at UVA Health

Updated: Mar. 2, 2022 at 5:44 PM EST
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By Rachel Hirschheimer
A certain diet is showing incredible benefits for patients with multiple sclerosis at UVA Health.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

STIs in the Blue Ridge Health District are rising

Updated: Mar. 2, 2022 at 5:20 PM EST
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By Rachel Hirschheimer
As COVID-19 cases decrease, there are other diseases the Blue Ridge Health District is keeping an eye on. Sexually transmitted infections and diseases are on the rise.

Shenandoah Valley News

Virginia’s health commissioner reflects on updated CDC mask guidance

Updated: Mar. 2, 2022 at 12:26 PM EST
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By Kayla Brooks
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are down, so the CDC and Virginia Department of Health say it’s time to update mitigation strategies.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

Schools prepare to lift mask mandates

Updated: Feb. 28, 2022 at 5:51 PM EST
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By Madison McNamee
Mask mandates will no longer be in place when Charlottesville and Albemarle County students, teachers and administrators walk into school Tuesday March 1st.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

Delays with at-home COVID-19 test kits

Updated: Feb. 27, 2022 at 8:19 PM EST
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By Dryden Quigley
If you ordered your COVID-19 tests through the government and still have not received them, you are not alone. Although the website says shipment within 12 days, delivery times have been ranging from weeks to months.

News

UVA Health doctors weigh in on future of pandemic

Updated: Feb. 26, 2022 at 11:25 PM EST
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By Madison McNamee
COVID-19 cases in the Blue Ridge Health District are declining and UVA Health doctors are weighing in on how long this will last.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

UVA doctor predicts 4th dose of COVID-19 vaccine in the fall

Updated: Feb. 22, 2022 at 10:04 AM EST
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By Rachel Hirschheimer
Now that COVID-19 cases are dropping, many people are wondering when they should be getting a fourth dose of the vaccine.

Coronavirus

UVA Health calls for participants in COVID-19 medication study

Updated: Feb. 21, 2022 at 10:31 PM EST
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By Max Marcilla
UVA Health is asking for your help with a nationwide study to find new, effective drugs to treat COVID-19.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

CDC may update mask guidance soon, UVA doctor weighs in

Updated: Feb. 18, 2022 at 4:52 PM EST
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By Madison McNamee
Mask mandates are lifting around the commonwealth in places like schools and restaurants. While people are now making this choice for themselves, one UVA doctor is sharing his advice on moving forward.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

UVA doctor discusses COVID-19 rate drop

Updated: Feb. 18, 2022 at 3:34 PM EST
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By Dominga Murray
Dr. Costi Sifri with UVA Health gives update on COVID-19 trend

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

Long COVID-19 could present atypical symptoms

Updated: Feb. 17, 2022 at 10:48 AM EST
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By Dominga Murray
Long COVID-19 presents odd symptoms like hair and memory loss, at times, a year after initial illness.

Capitol Square News

Governor signs bill ending school mask mandates in Virginia

Updated: Feb. 17, 2022 at 5:54 AM EST
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By Henry Graff
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed a bill ending school mask mandates into state law Wednesday afternoon.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

FDA authorizes new monoclonal antibody

Updated: Feb. 15, 2022 at 5:05 PM EST
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By Madison McNamee
Not everyone at the UVA Health is on board with a new, FDA authorized COVID-19 treatment.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

UVA participating in COVID-19 treatment clinical trial

Updated: Feb. 15, 2022 at 4:47 PM EST
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By Madison McNamee
One doctor with UVA Health is on the hunt for a new COVID-19 treatment.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

Virginia using wastewater testing at community and building levels

Updated: Feb. 15, 2022 at 4:16 PM EST
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By Isabel Cleary
Virginia is testing at both a building and community level to stop asymptomatic outbreaks before they spread.

Shenandoah Valley News

Parents in Staunton thank school board, discuss mask mandates

Updated: Feb. 14, 2022 at 11:26 PM EST
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By Tara Todd
Masks in Staunton City Schools was still something people wanted to talk about Monday night, despite a bill getting rid of a mask mandate now on Governor Youngkin’s desk.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

UVA Health altering visitation rules

Updated: Feb. 14, 2022 at 5:47 PM EST
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By Dryden Quigley
UVA Health is loosening its restrictions as COVID-19 cases decrease in the Charlottesville area. Starting Tuesday, February, 15, patients at the University of Virginia Medical Center will be able to have one visitor.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

New personalized tool to help you figure out how long to quarantine

Updated: Feb. 14, 2022 at 3:03 PM EST
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By Rachel Hirschheimer
If you recently tested positive for COVID-19 or were exposed, it can be confusing to know how long you should quarantine for, but there’s a new tool that can figure it out.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

UVA Doctor emphasizes COVID-19 disparities

Updated: Feb. 14, 2022 at 9:57 AM EST
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By Dryden Quigley
A study by the Kaiser Family Foundation finds more than 75% of Black and Hispanic parents support schools requiring unvaccinated people wear masks.

Coronavirus

Charlottesville pediatricians offer insight as Pfizer postpones request to approve vaccines for kids

Updated: Feb. 11, 2022 at 10:41 PM EST
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By Max Marcilla
While we wait for approval for the youngest kids, pediatricians and the Blue Ridge Health District are still vaccinating kids older than five.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

Some COVID-19 tests may come with a smell, a UVA doctor explains why

Updated: Feb. 11, 2022 at 4:08 PM EST
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By Dominga Murray
While some COVID-19 tests may have a chemical smell, Doctor Amy Mathers from UVA Health says, “Smelling like chemicals does not mean it’s toxic.”

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

UVA Medical Center seeing slow decrease in COVID-19 patients

Updated: Feb. 11, 2022 at 2:38 PM EST
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By Elizabeth Holmes
Doctors with the University of Virginia Medical Center say COVID-19 case counts and hospitalizations are down after an explosive post-holiday surge due to the omicron variant.
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