Franklin 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 Franklin, 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 Franklin
Virginia man awaiting trial on murder charge dies from COVID-19 complications
Authorities in western Virginia say that an 84-year-old man who was recently accused of killing his wife has died from complications of the coronavirus. The Roanoke Times reported ... More info »
Daily Press - 02/24/2021 12:48amRabid skunk found in Franklin County, Virginia Department of Health confirms
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A skunk in Franklin County has tested positive for rabies, officials say. According to the Virginia Department of Health, a skunk found on May 1 in the 19000 block of ... More info »
WSET on MSN - 05/06/2025 08:36amHampton Roads’ COVID-19 cases are surging heading into Thanksgiving
Leading into the Thanksgiving holiday, when the coronavirus is expected to have its way at family gatherings, Hampton Roads’ seven-day average of new cases is already the highest it has been ... More info »
Daily Press - 11/25/2020 06:44amWoman found dead in vehicle with gunshot wounds in Franklin County
A woman was discovered dead with apparent gunshot wounds in a vehicle Monday, according to Franklin County authorities. More info »
WSET on MSN - 05/06/2025 08:01am