Big Island 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 Big Island, VA community.

Stay up to date and informed with our resources: Breaking public health news, information on your local Virginia hospitals and healthcare facilities, information from the Virginia Public Health Department, and Twitter updates from Virginia government officials. Continue to visit our website for the latest updates.

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
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
Last updated June 10, 2023
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Coronavirus News for Big Island

Former Virginia hospital medical director acquitted of sexually abusing ex-patients

The former medical director of a Virginia hospital that treats vulnerable children and young adults has been acquitted of sexually abusing two teenage patients during physical exams. More info »

Richmond - 04/26/2024 09:01am

The Peedmont, Virginia's satirical news site, is shutting down

The Peedmont, a satirical news site for Virginia, announced that it will be ceasing publication. "It's been a wonderful run, but our dedicated staff is ready to move on to other things, and we feel ... More info »

Richmond - 04/24/2024 12:00am

Team Penske's Power, McLaughlin cap week, sweep front row

I'm glad that we got the recognition for it and we got awarded I believe what we deserved. But a big part of the celebration is done there and then you move forward." Team Principal Gavin Ward did his ... More info »

The Roanoke Times - 04/25/2024 07:15pm

Ruling: 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 »

Quad-City Times - 04/26/2024 12:45pm

The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week

May 1 include Nicki Minaj, Sierra Ferrell, Fred Armisen, Cornbread Harris, Alejandro Escovedo and David Foster with Katharine McPhee. More info »

Star Tribune on MSN - 04/23/2024 11:01pm

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