Respiratory viruses causing recent uptick in hospitalizations, CDC says
The number of emergency department visits is continuing to grow. Most areas in Southwest Virginia are seeing an increase in ...
Local officials and the CDC advise residents of the importance of sleep
The Roanoke City and Alleghany County Health Districts are advising the community on the importance of sleep. Proper sleep ...
COVID-19, flu rates rising in Virginia
While Virginia is still on par with a typical flu season, influenza and COVID-19 infection rates are spiking about two weeks ...
Bird flu identified on Virginia’s Eastern Shore; quarantine in place
A commercial flock of broiler chickens on the Eastern Shore has tested positive for H5N1, or bird flu. According to an ...
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As GI issues rise in Virginia, doctors offer $1,200+ to seniors willing to test norovirus vaccine
The Virginia Department of Health is reporting emergency department and urgent care visits for gastrointestinal illnesses were “elevated” across the Commonwealth for the week ending on January 4.