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Based on feedback we've gotten from the community and reporters, there is confusion over the overlap in numbers between us and VDH, especially since Carilion ...
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Governor Northam is ordering Virginia residents to remain at home as the state takes new steps in efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19. The ...
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They say necessity is the Mother of Invention and in these days of business shutdowns and social distancing many are learning to be "light on ...
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The stimulus package has been signed into law. It features economic relief for small businesses that are being praised by Virginia Senator Mark Warner. WFIR’s ...
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MARCH 30 UPDATE: Roanoke Police have identified the victim in this incident as Cassandra Pizzi, 33 of Roanoke. This incident is being investigated as a ...
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The number of COVID-19 cases in Virginia now tops 1,000. As of Monday morning, the Virginia Department of Health reports 1,020 confirmed cases and 25 ...
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Coronavirus concerns are especially important for people with underlying health issues – especially for those with pre-existing lung and respiratory conditions. WFIR’s Evan Jones spoke ...
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You may already be doing it, ordering takeout or delivery from restaurants with their dining rooms shut down due to COVID-19 precautions - but now ...
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Two more residents of a Virginia long-term care facility dealing with a coronavirus outbreak have died, the facility announced Friday, bringing the total ...
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The latest information from the Virginia Department of Health shows more than 9,100 people have been tested in Virginia. Total cases are at 890 while ...
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From Mount Rogers Health District: (MARION, Virginia) - The Virginia Department of Health's Mount Rogers Health District announced today a new confirmed case of COVID-19 ...
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Statement from Kiesha Preston: In February of this year I made the decision to run for Roanoke City Council but In the process of seeking ...
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Officials in Governor Northam's administration say while a Congressional stimulus package will help the economy recover, solving the COVID-19 pandemic could provide even more relief ...
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Governor Northam today called on the Trump administration to nationalize purchasing of hospital personal protective equipment like hospital masks, gloves and gowns. Northam says Virginia ...
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In the wake of COVID-19, the Roanoke Regional Partnership is asking local governments, Chambers of Commerce and other organizations to share the information it sends ...
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VIRGINIA TECH PRESIDENT TIMOTHY SANDS LETTER: In recent days, the first confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Southwest Virginia have emerged. Included among these ...
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The two-year state budget that was passed just a few weeks ago is already billions of dollars out of balance, the result of the coronavirus-related ...
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Many gyms are closed with concerns of spreading the coronavirus - and some people can’t stay in shape like they’re used to. One local group ...
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After talking with numerous community partners and agencies, United Way of Roanoke Valley has just launched a COVID-19 Community Response Fund, which will raise money ...
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As of 10:00 am, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state jumped more than 100 from yesterday to 604 in all. The Virginia ...
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