Damascus 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 Damascus, VA community.
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Virginia COVID-19 Cases
Virginia Total Coronavirus Cases: 2,315,784
Virginia New Coronavirus Deaths:
Virginia Total Coronavirus Deaths: 23,748
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Coronavirus News for Damascus
Washington Post: Measles is more contagious than the coronavirus. And it’s back.
Measles is one of the most contagious human viruses — more so than the coronavirus — and is spread through direct or airborne contact when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes. The virus can ... More info »
The Daily Progress - 04/17/2024 04:45amIran Trims Military Presence in Syria
Iranian forces have pulled out of bases in Damascus and southern Syria, moving away from the border with the Golan Heights. This suggests Iran might be stepping back from its confrontation with Israel ... More info »
الشرق الأوسط - 04/24/2024 09:37pm'Great bravery and resolve.' Reaction to the death of Terry Anderson, AP reporter held hostage
A courageous correspondent who reported from the world’s trouble spots. A supporter of humanitarian causes. A good friend. Those were among the reactions to the death of Terry Anderson, the ... More info »
The Caledonian Record - 04/21/2024 11:07amBiden avoids a further Mideast spiral as Israel and Iran show restraint. But for how long?
President Joe Biden can perhaps breathe a bit easier given that Israel and Iran seem to have stepped back for now from tipping the Middle East into all-out war. More info »
Associated Press on MSN - 04/20/2024 06:39pmTerry Anderson, AP reporter abducted in Lebanon and held captive for years, has died
Terry Anderson, the globe-trotting Associated Press correspondent who became one of America’s longest-held hostages, has died. His death Sunday was confirmed by his daughter, Sulome Anderson. Terry An ... More info »
The Caledonian Record - 04/21/2024 09:17amHow do you feel your community is responding to the coronavirus crisis:
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