The Duke of Cambridge’s work with Shout 85258 — an around-the-clock text messaging helpline developed by the Royal Foundation — was made public to mark Volunteers Week.
Newly-released federal nursing home COVID-19 case and death numbers in some cases show major discrepancies with other public records, according to analysis by InvestigateTV. One nursing home had hundreds more deaths reported than it had beds in the facility.
Many restaurants in Charlottesville and across Albemarle County are ready to open their doors to customers, but dining inside is going to look a lot different.
After weeks of dire predictions by economists that unemployment in May could hit 20% or more, the news that the economy added a surprising 2.5 million jobs last month is evidence that the employment collapse most likely bottomed out in April.
The Virginia Department of Health is urging those participating in protests over the death of George Floyd to take precautions against the spread of COVID-19 and be aware of where they can get tested for the virus.
Staunton is reopening some of its parks and recreation facilities now that the commonwealth is in Phase Two of Governor Northam’s Forward Virginia plan.
President Donald Trump on Friday laced into Maine's Democratic governor for not moving quickly enough to reopen the state's economy and urged his supporters to help him win the rest of the state in November if they want to see the country rebound from the coronavirus shutdown.
The owner of a roofing business that’s been serving the Albemarle County community for decades is naming the biggest issue he sees when it comes to roof repairs.
Healthcare workers at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital got a special tribute in the form of a parade and a flyover for their work during the coronavirus pandemic.
A person with knowledge of the situation says the NBA’s Board of Governors has approved a 22-team format for restarting the league season in late July at the Disney campus near Orlando, Florida.
When Walt Disney World reopens next month for the first time since it closed due to the spread of the new coronavirus, there will be no parades, fireworks shows nor “meet-and-greet” sessions with performers dressed as Disney characters.
The United Nations and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement have urged that "a people's vaccine" be developed for COVID-19 that would be freely available to everyone, calling it a "moral imperative."
The 20-page report released by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office came with the family’s permission and after the coroner’s office released summary findings Monday that Floyd’s heart stopped while he was being restrained by officers, and classified his May 25 death as a homicide.
Organizers have scrapped plans to mandate social distancing during President Donald Trump's appearance at a July 3 Mount Rushmore fireworks display and won't limit the crowd due to coronavirus concerns, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem said Thursday.
Albemarle County is announcing some changes its taking as much of the commonwealth readies to enter Phase Two of Gov. Northam’s Forward Virginia plan during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The diminishing pace suggests that the job market meltdown that was triggered by the coronavirus may have bottomed out as more companies call at least some of their former employees back to work.
For weeks, President Donald Trump has been eager to publicly turn the page on the coronavirus pandemic. Now fears are growing within the White House that the very thing that finally shoved the virus from center stage — mass protests over the death of George Floyd — may bring about its resurgence.
Movie theater chain AMC warned Wednesday that it may not survive the coronavirus pandemic, which has shuttered its theaters and led film studios to explore releasing more movies directly to viewers over the internet.
Phase 2 of reopening Virginia is just on the horizon. Many businesses rejoiced the Governor’s decision to loosen restrictions, while others were disappointed, as they do not feel ready.
Results published Wednesday by the New England Journal of Medicine show that hydroxychloroquine was no better than placebo pills at preventing illness from the coronavirus.
The Senate on Wednesday passed legislation to make it easier for businesses struggling during the coronavirus pandemic to take advantage of a payroll subsidy program that’s been a central part of Washington’s response to the corresponding economic crisis.
Free COVID-19 tests will available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the parking lot for the gym at Gypsy Hill Park from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, June 5.
The president of Bridgewater Retirement Community has tested positive for COVID-19, as have two construction workers recently contracted to work at the facility.
The epic damage to America’s job market from the viral outbreak will come into sharper focus Friday when the government releases the May employment report. Eight million more jobs are estimated to have been lost.
The Virginia Department of Health is beginning a study to find out how many people in the commonwealth have antibodies to COVID-19. The University of Virginia will lead the Virginia Coronavirus Serology Project.
The NBA has suspended its season on March 11 “until further notice” after Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz became the first player in the league to test positive for the coronavirus.
Polls have begun to close as voters navigated curfews and health concerns in a slate of primary contests that tested the nation’s ability to host elections amid dueling crises.
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is seeking a new state to host the Republican National Convention after host North Carolina refused to guarantee the event could be held in Charlotte without restrictions because of ongoing concerns over the coronavirus.
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BRYAN ANDERSON and GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press
A steering committee in Charlottesville tasked with addressing the city’s affordable housing issue finds racial equity is the most critical issue facing the city.
County workers will be handing out free face masks at Cale and Hollymead elementary schools from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday and Friday. They'll be set up at Woodbrook Elementary School on Saturday.
The Thomas Jefferson Health District held drive-thru testing in Crozet Tuesday, June 2. Testing sites like these help health officials see what communities the virus is prevalent in, and if there are specific places they need to conduct more testing.
Free COVID-19 tests will available on a first-come, first-serve basis at Craisgville Town Hall and Community Center from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 4.
But as Parisians reclaimed their rhythm of city life, health experts warned that virus cases are still rising in Latin America, the world's latest COVID-19 epicenter.
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MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS, NICK PERRY and THIBAULT CAMUS
The House’s staggering $3 trillion package is mothballed in the Senate, where Republicans are focused instead on trimming unemployment benefits and getting Americans back to work. Quick action by Congress is skidding to a halt.
Many students at Stone Robinson Elementary and other schools in Albemarle County rely on their school to provide meals and additional services, like backpacks filled with food for the weekend. With a growing need due to COVID-19 and with school out of session, who can students rely on for help?
The first day of June saw coronavirus restrictions ease from Asia to Europe to the United States on Monday, even as U.S. protests against police brutality sparked fears of new outbreaks.
Charlottesville radio host Rob Schilling and pawn shop Owner Tobey Bouch are suing Governor Ralph Northam and other state officials over the mask mandate.
During the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the balloon artist has used his sculptures to express gratitude to grocery store workers, mail carriers and healthcare workers.
The Air Force veteran and his wife had been on a trip abroad for their 41st anniversary when he became ill, later dying in the intensive care unit at a Spanish hospital.
As the pandemic forced many into unemployment, families are turning to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank more than ever in order to get dinner on the table.
Health experts fear that silent carriers of the virus who have no symptoms could unwittingly infect others at packed gatherings with people cheering and jeering, many without masks.
Joe Biden will spend the next five months presenting himself as a calming, competent alternative to the tumultuous administration of President Donald Trump.
