According to the latest numbers released this morning by the Virginia Department of Health there are 72 new confirmed or probable coronavirus cases, 4 new hospitalizations, and 2 new deaths being reported in the Roanoke Valley. 51 new cases, 4 new hospitalizations, and 2 new deaths in Roanoke County, 12 new cases in Salem, and 9 new cases in Botetourt County. State health officials are also reporting 6 less cases, 1 less hospitalization, and 2 less deaths in Roanoke City, and 1 less hospitalization in Salem.This is the second straight day less than 100 new cases have been reported in the Roanoke Valley.
