Richmond 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 Richmond, 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 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 Richmond
Ceremony marks 5 years since start of COVID-19 pandemic: ‘There will always be empty seats at the table’
Virginia reported its first COVID-19 death, marking the beginning of a pandemic that would claim the lives of 26,000 people in the state. More info »
WTVR.com - 03/14/2025 01:49pmPressing Moments: 5th anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic
In the latest episode of Pressing Moments, host Conner Nuckols is joined by StormTracker8 meteorologists Matt DiNardo and Jacqueline Waters to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic. More info »
WRIC ABC 8News - 03/25/2025 05:38am‘We were in survival mode’: 5 years later, mental health experts reflect on COVID-19 lockdown
It’s been five years since the world came to a halt due to COVID-19. “We were in survival mode,” said Anna McChesney, a licensed professional counselor and CEO of the Center for Creative ... More info »
WRIC ABC 8News on MSN - 03/17/2025 01:17pmFederal COVID funding cuts will affect Virginia health department workforce
During the pandemic, the health department received $2 billion in federal funds and hired more than 1,000 temporary employees. More info »
Richmond Times-Dispatch - 03/26/2025 11:35amHow do you feel your community is responding to the coronavirus crisis:
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