Wake 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 Wake, 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 Wake
First coronavirus case confirmed in North Carolina
A person in North Carolina has tested positive for the fast-spreading coronavirus, the governor said Tuesday, making the state at least the 15th to report a case of the virus. Gov. Roy Cooper said ... More info »
Daily Press - 03/03/2020 10:59pmWake superintendent can call for remote learning sooner, under change
Superintendent Robert Taylor said he wanted to be able to use remote learning if he knows a couple of days ahead of time when a storm is coming that's likely to close schools. More info »
WRAL - 04/29/2025 07:19amWest 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 12:00pm