Roanoke and other towns across West 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 Roanoke, WV community.
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West Virginia COVID-19 Cases
West Virginia Total Coronavirus Cases: 651,651
West Virginia New Coronavirus Deaths:
West Virginia Total Coronavirus Deaths: 8,144
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 Roanoke
With nearby CWD cases, Rockingham County, Virginia, added to watch list
Rockingham County, Virginia, is now part of Virginia's chronic wasting disease (CWD) management area (DMA) 2 after West Virginia detected cases within 10 miles of the county border, the Virginia ... More info »
CIDRAP - 05/12/2025 03:48amWest Virginia COVID-19 deaths surpass 4K
PARKERSBURG — The number of COVID-19 deaths in West Virginia passed the 4,000 mark, according to Thursday’s update from the state Department of Health and Human Resources. The agency’s daily ... More info »
Parkersburg News and Sentinel - 10/14/2021 12:00pmWest Virginia Department of Education prepares for coronavirus
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Education is actively preparing for the coronavirus, while the search for a new state schools superintendent continues. Acting Superintendent of ... More info »
Parkersburg News and Sentinel - 03/11/2020 12:00pmRoanoke's Berglund Center could receive new sponsor
The Berglund Center in Roanoke could be renamed this year ... It began in 2014, but an extra year was added due to coronavirus closing the facility for a while in 2020. “The City desires ... More info »
The Roanoke Times - 04/07/2025 08:34pm