JAMA reports highlight number of deaths from COVID-19 Rachel Meell October 27, 2020 1 minute read Ron Fricker/VT The Journal of the American Medical Association recently reported there has been a 20 percent increase since last year of deaths from all causes. WFIR’s Rachel Meell explains what these statistics mean regarding the COVID-19 pandemic: Share: Post navigation Previous: 6 Burlington Elementary School staff have now tested positive for COVID-19Next: Political analyst on game plan for Trump, Biden over next week Related Stories Roanoke metal studio crafts massive entrance sign for FloydFest 26 Ian Price July 17, 2026 Bent Mountain community pushes for historic preservation amid pipeline expansion concerns Ian Price July 17, 2026 Code Orange: Wildfire smoke, 95-degree heat trigger Roanoke Valley alerts Ian Price July 17, 2026
