605 Wood Avenue
Big Stone Gap, VA
Appalachia and other towns across Virginia are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Appalachia, VA community.
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Virginia COVID-19 Cases
Virginia New Coronavirus Cases:
Virginia Total Coronavirus Cases: 2,315,784
Virginia New Coronavirus Deaths:
Virginia Total Coronavirus Deaths: 23,748
Virginia Total Coronavirus Cases: 2,315,784
Virginia New Coronavirus Deaths:
Virginia Total Coronavirus Deaths: 23,748
U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Last updated June 10, 2023
Coronavirus News for Appalachia
Foraging workshop encourages a reconnection with Appalachian traditions, inspires a mindful relationship with nature
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many new hobbies were adopted. For four retired friends, respite was found in learning to forage in the forests of West Virginia. Inspired […] ... More info »
The Dominion Post - 04/25/2024 05:48am‘It’s been chaos:’ WVU nears end of tumultuous academic year after jobs, programs unexpectedly cut
Drew Herter auditioned to join the jazz program at West Virginia University. A trombone player inspired by artists Count Basie and Charles Mingus, Herter dreamt of a full-time job touring the country ... More info »
YAHOO!News - 04/22/2024 10:00pmAfter Appalachian hospitals merged into a monopoly, their ERs slowed to a crawl
Ballad Health was granted the nation’s largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly in 2018. Since then, wait times in its emergency rooms have tripled. More info »
USA TODAY on MSN - 04/09/2024 02:04amRuling: Iowa state auditor must provide more evidence to justify withholding emails
The state auditor's office must do more to justify its decision to withhold from public release emails between his office and two journalists, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled. More info »
The Daily Nonpareil - 04/26/2024 12:45pmSolar eclipse 2024: Highlights and key moments
Bubba Watson looks up at the sun during an solar eclipse while standing on the first hole during a practice round in preparation for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Monday, ... More info »
Associated Press - 04/08/2024 09:59am
