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Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 2:29 PM EDT
|By Anahita Jafary
The CDC’s COVID tracker is showing an increase in cases across the Charlottesville area.
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Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 5:45 PM EST
|By Bria Stith
Three years ago this week, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a public health emergency.
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Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 2:02 PM EST
|By Madison McNamee
The next clinic will be held on Wednesday, March 8, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Charlottesville Health Department on Rose Hill Drive.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 6:14 PM EST
|By Madison McNamee
As spring break approaches, doctors at UVA Health are advising people to take into account personal risk factors when traveling.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 4:29 PM EST
|By Dominga Murray
Doctor Patrick Jackson with UVA Health says there is one gap in current research, that being finding a drug to reduce symptoms for people who are not immunocompromised.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 5:48 PM EST
|By Dryden Quigley
UVA says that for the past few weeks, it’s seen COVID hospitalization numbers decline. Currently it has 20 inpatients, with the majority of them in the acute care unit.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 5:20 PM EST
|By Madison McNamee
Experts at the UVA Medical Center say we are entering a new phase of the pandemic, but it’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 5:23 PM EST
|By Madison McNamee
UVA Health experts are warning people to check the expirations on their old COVID tests, as tests past their expiration dates could show skewed results.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 5:32 PM EST
|By Bria Stith
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 4,000 people in Virginia living in nursing homes have died from the virus. At this time, cases are still up, but deaths from the virus are not.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 2:49 PM EST
|By Dominga Murray
The COVID-19 case count at the UVA Medical Center is moderate right now with 33 patients in acute care. As of Friday January 13, there are 5 patients in the ICU, 1 in Pediatrics, and 1 in the Women’s Center.
7-Day Forecast
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 10:49 AM EST
|By Madison McNamee
Doctor Taison Bell says that it looks like we just hit for the flu and RSV, but he says the flu has the potential to come in a second wave, like in years past.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 5:40 PM EST
|By Keagan Hughes
COVID cases are considered to be in the low range across the Charlottesville area, but health experts are concerned as they trend upwards after the holidays.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 4:38 PM EST
|By Madison McNamee
Doctors at UVA Health have been preparing for a spike in COVID-19 cases following holiday gatherings.
Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 5:56 PM EST
|By Bria Stith
The holiday is right around the corner, but UVA Health experts say this is also the season for respiratory infections, the flu, and COVID-19.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 5:19 PM EST
|By Dryden Quigley
Flu cases are higher than normal, RSV has been on the rise, and more Coronavirus variants are developing. Doctors are also warning parents about subbing in adult medication for children’s medication, even if they adjust the dose.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 4:48 PM EST
|By Bria Stith
The FDA has paused the authorization for the final approved monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 3:22 PM EST
|By Dryden Quigley
There is something in the air this season, and it’s not just holiday cheer.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 5:11 PM EST
|By Dryden Quigley
Senate lawmakers voted this week to end the emergency declaration for the COVID-19 pandemic.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 3:51 PM EST
|By Dominga Murray
Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away and this year, people have to worry about COVID, flu, and RSV.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2022 at 5:53 PM EDT
|By Anahita Jafary
CDC Director Doctor Rochelle Walensky shared COVID information and preventative measures for the upcoming winter.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 8:14 PM EDT
|By Cayley Urenko
Beginning Oct. 17, the CSHD will offer the Pfizer bivalent booster for people 6 years old and up.
Updated: Oct. 14, 2022 at 5:36 PM EDT
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
Children as young as five years old can now get a bivalent COVID booster shot.
Updated: Oct. 14, 2022 at 5:34 PM EDT
|By Dryden Quigley
UVA Health says it’s important to get your omicron specific booster as we head into the colder months and spend more time indoors.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 3:55 PM EDT
|By Bria Stith
The University of Virginia is taking part in ACTIV-6, a national drug trial that’s trying to tackle COVID-19 symptoms.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2022 at 5:11 PM EDT
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
A doctor with UVA Health is excited about Activ-6 drug trial.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2022 at 4:43 PM EDT
|By Dominga Murray
With many COVID-19 treatments now available, a simple blood test can show doctors the best route to take.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2022 at 9:26 AM EDT
|By Dryden Quigley
The COVID transmission level in Charlottesville has gotten higher, with case numbers up 20% from where they were two weeks ago.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 3:20 PM EDT
|By Isabel Cleary
If you have managed to avoid the virus, it’s time for the new booster.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2022 at 4:24 PM EDT
|By Anahita Jafary
UVA Health is discussing the possibility of an annual COVID-19 booster.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2022 at 12:12 PM EDT
|By Isabel Cleary
COVID-19 cases are plateauing in Virginia, and while that’s good news, experts say it doesn’t mean we can let up on precautions.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2022 at 10:41 AM EDT
|By Anahita Jafary
UVA Health is discussing the Pfizer and Moderna omicron-specific boosters.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 5:38 PM EDT
|By Anahita Jafary
The Blue Ridge Health Department hosts “Mobi on the Mall” once a week.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 3:54 PM EDT
|By Madison McNamee
It’s time to roll up that sleeve again to help protect yourself against coronavirus.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 12:28 PM EDT
|By Isabel Cleary
A doctor at UVA Health is recommending that people check if they are up to date on all their vaccines, not just the COVID-19 booster.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 3:46 PM EDT
|By Isabel Cleary
People in the Blue Ridge Health District still have ways to get access to free tests.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2022 at 12:36 PM EDT
|By Anahita Jafary
New numbers from the CDC say the three out of every four kids in Virginia has already had COVID-19, even if their parents never knew it.
Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 5:37 PM EDT
|By Rachel Hirschheimer
UVA Health is now scheduling appointments for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages six months through four years old.
Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 5:32 PM EDT
|By Rachel Hirschheimer
The Blue Ridge Health District is making plans to vaccinate children between the ages of six months to five years old.
Updated: May. 9, 2022 at 11:42 AM EDT
|By Rachel Hirschheimer
There’s an additional COVID-19 omicron variant, and doctors in Charlottesville are watching closely.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 4:57 PM EDT
|By Madison McNamee
Dozens of Western Albemarle High School drama students have tested positive for COVID-19 after a weekend of performances.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 9:04 AM EDT
|By Andrew Webb
COVID-19 case counts are increasing but hospitalizations are still low
Updated: Apr. 25, 2022 at 3:50 PM EDT
|By Rachel Hirschheimer
According to the CDC, Albemarle County is in the medium level when it comes to COVID-19 transmission.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2022 at 1:33 PM EDT
|By Rachel Hirschheimer
A Charlottesville pediatrician says COVID-19 cases among children are rising and it’s getting even harder to detect.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2022 at 3:56 PM EDT
|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.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2022 at 10:03 AM EDT
|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.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 3:56 PM EDT
|By Isabel Cleary
For some, it’s time to line up to get that second booster dose against COVID-19.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2022 at 9:24 AM EDT
|By Madison McNamee
Another COVID-19 booster shot is likely coming soon, as another variant starts making waves in Europe.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2022 at 4:20 PM EDT
|By Rachel Hirschheimer
The Blue Ridge Health District is now handing out free N95 masks while also providing COVID-19 booster shots.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2022 at 10:47 PM EDT
|By Max Marcilla
COVID-19 rules for Albemarle County Public School staff will be changing after spring break.
Updated: Mar. 18, 2022 at 9:30 PM EDT
|By Max Marcilla
On Friday, President Joe Biden signed the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act into law.