JAMA reports highlight number of deaths from COVID-19 Rachel Meell October 27, 2020 1 min 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: About the Author Rachel Meell View All Posts Share: Continue Reading 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 1 min read Million Dollar Quartet opens, Opera Roanoke’s 50th birthday bash and music in the garden Gene Marrano September 17, 2025 1 min read Online dangers the subject of public meetings cohosted by Roanoke County Public Schools and the Partnership for Community Wellness Denise Membreno September 17, 2025 1 min read Getting older can be expensive Gene Marrano September 17, 2025