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

 

Rep. Morgan Griffith

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.

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.

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.