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 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 Franklin

Report: Richmond eviction filings surpass pre-pandemic highs

However, the report found that judgments have ticked down, which may suggest that the actual number of evictions has decreased since the summer of 2023. More info »

Richmond - 05/07/2024 09:30pm

States Where COVID-19 Is the Worst Right Now

For now, despite some concerns about Mpox and the appearance of avian flu (not just on poultry farms but in cattle as well), it's safe to say that COVID-19 is still the best-known and most feared ... More info »

MSN - 04/16/2024 05:42am

Chinese scientist who published COVID-19 virus sequence allowed back in his lab after sit-in protest

Zhang Yongzhen had been staging a sit-in protest outside his lab since the weekend after he and his team were suddenly notified they had to leave their lab. More info »

Associated Press on MSN - 04/30/2024 11:14pm

Ferrum College grad eager to experience graduation this Saturday

The college ceremony will help make up for missing a high school ceremony denied because of COVID restrictions four years ago. More info »

The Franklin News Post - 05/02/2024 09:00pm

West Virginia breaks COVID-19 hospitalization record

Dr. Clay Marsh, vice president and executive dean for Health Sciences at West Virginia University, speaks during the Gov. Jim Justice’s online COVID-19 briefing Wednesday. (Photo Provided) ... More info »

Parkersburg News and Sentinel - 01/26/2022 10:00am

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