Forest 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 Forest, 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 Forest

Project to protect 1,900 acres of forest in Southeast Virginia receives $5.6 million federal grant

A Virginia state project to acquire 1,900 acres of contiguous forest in Suffolk for biodiversity conservation and future public access will receive a $5.6 million federal grant. Officials from the ... More info »

Suffolk News-Herald - 04/22/2024 11:06am

Commentary: VA has a chance to up its education game. It shouldn’t swing and miss

Though it doesn’t matter exactly how a state designates the schools that need the most help — star ratings, points, even color codes — Virginia going forward should be making ... More info »

Richmond - 04/22/2024 09:00pm

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 by a growing interest in the ... More info »

Yahoo - 04/25/2024 02:35pm

Metro unveils plans for dedicated bus lanes for commuters to get around Red Line summer shutdown

Planned construction along the Red Line this summer will impact commuters in Maryland. The Glenmont, Wheaton, Forest Glen, Silver Spring and Takoma stations will all be closed over the summer, ... More info »

WUSA on MSN - 04/23/2024 11:41pm

17 Verzuz battles that would undoubtedly break the internet

In addition to the plethora of meme-able moments, the Verzuz series brought us amazing matchups between Brandy and Monica, Patti LaBelle and Gladys Knight, Kirk Franklin and Fred Hammond, DMX and ... More info »

REVOLT on MSN - 04/25/2024 12:02am

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