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 Author's 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 Roanoke Arts Commission launches 2025 Arts Connect Neighbors Catalog with 60 free workshops Web Staff July 25, 2025 1 min read Carilion Children’s Pediatric in Rocky Mount relocates to bigger space Gene Marrano July 24, 2025 1 min read Virginia Diverse Chamber of Commerce hosts 6th annual Community Beautification Day on Saturday at Eureka Park Web Staff July 24, 2025