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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 Washington
New COVID-19 variant detected in Washington state. Here's what to know - MSN
Last week, the World Health Organization designated NB.1.8.1, a new strain of COVID-19 that's been rising in frequency lately, as a "variant under monitoring." Now, Washington state has its first ... More info »
MSN - 05/30/2025 10:41amNew COVID variant, NB.1.8.1, detected in Virginia, other states - MSN
The World Health Organization said a new COVID-19 variant called NB.1.8.1 was detected in Virginia and other states. Health officials say while cases are rising, the public health risk remains low. More info »
MSN - 05/29/2025 06:41am'Razor blade throat': What to know about COVID's new Nimbus variant
A new COVID-19 variant spreading in some parts of the world has been nicknamed "razor blade throat" because of its painful symptoms. The variant — NB.1.8.1. or "Nimbus" — has been identified by ... More info »
Yahoo - 06/18/2025 08:24amFDA requires updated warning about rare heart risk with COVID shots
Specifically, the new warning lists the risk of myocarditis as 8 cases per 1 million people who got the 2023-2024 COVID shots between the ages of 6 months and 64 years old. The label also notes that ... More info »
The Associated Press on MSN - 06/25/2025 08:27amNew COVID-19 variant detected in Washington state. Here’s what to know
Last week, the World Health Organization designated NB.1.8.1, a new strain of COVID-19 that’s been rising in frequency lately, as a “variant under monitoring.” Now, Washington state has its ... More info »
The Bellingham Herald - 05/30/2025 02:52am