Health and Medicine
The Virginia Department of Health is offering free COVID-19 testing events in the Roanoke Valley for the first time, starting today (Tuesday, July 14) at the Salem Civic Center from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Doctor Molly O’Dell with the health department says until now, they’ve had to concentrate what testing abilities and funding they had on outbreaks and locations like group living facilities. These drive-up tests indicate if you currently harbor the virus, but not if you did so in the past. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more:
Future scheduled drive-up COVID-19 tests:
July 21 — Botetourt County Health Department 5:00-7:00 pm
July 23 — Green Ridge Recreation Center 5:00-7:00 pm
July 28 — Roanoke City Health Department 5:00-7:00 pm
July 29 — Craig County Health Center 5:00-7:00 pm
NEWS RELEASE: Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today was informed that he tested positive for COVID-19. Upon developing possible symptoms, he took the test over the weekend and has since been self-isolating. Although he does not currently have significant symptoms, he will continue to self-isolate as he performs his duties on behalf of Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District.
According to the latest numbers released this morning by the Virginia Department of Health there are 45 new probable or confirmed coronavirus cases being attributed to the Roanoke Valley. State health officials report 23 new cases in Roanoke City, 13 in Roanoke County, 4 new cases in Botetourt County and 5 new cases in Salem. There are no new coronavirus related deaths reported in the Roanoke Valley.
After being under quarantine or stay-at-home orders for several months, people are more anxious than ever to get out and go on vacation. If you do plan on traveling, Carilion Clinic has some guidelines to help keep you safe, as WFIR’s Rachel Meell reports:
For more information on COVID-19 travel safety, click here.
According to the latest numbers released this morning by the Virginia Department of Health there are 12 new probable or confirmed coronavirus cases being attributed to the Roanoke Valley. State health officials report 6 new cases in Roanoke City, 4 in Roanoke County, 1 in Botetourt County and 1 new case in Salem. There are no new coronavirus related deaths reported in the Roanoke Valley.
The Virginia Department of Health will soon provide free COVID-19 tests at several Roanoke Valley locations. It begins this coming Tuesday behind the Salem Civic Center; other locations to follow in July include Botetourt County, Roanoke County, Roanoke City and Craig County. Here is the full schedule:
According to the latest numbers released this morning by the Virginia Department of Health there are 25 new probable or confirmed coronavirus cases being attributed to the Roanoke Valley. State health officials report 17 new cases in Roanoke City, 5 in Roanoke County, 2 in Botetourt County and 1 new case in Salem. There are no new coronavirus related death reported in the Roanoke Valley.
According to the latest numbers released this morning by the Virginia Department of Health there are 30 new probable or confirmed coronavirus cases being attributed to the Roanoke Valley. State health officials report 23 new cases in Roanoke City, 4 in Roanoke County, 3 in Botetourt County. Coronavirus numbers in Salem remain unchanged. According to the VDH, the statewide coronavirus case count is still trending downward.