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Nearly 400K Virginians remain unemployed
Nearly 400,000 Virginians are still unemployed following the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, though the number of initial jobless claims in the commonwealth continues to decrease. About 31,000 Virginians filed initial claims for unemployment last week, down from roughly 49,000 the prior week, according to the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC). The state’s weekly unemployment num[...]
Hotels saw 66% revenue drop in late May compared to 2019
Suffering the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, Virginia hotels saw revenues drop 66% for the last week in May compared to the same time a year ago, according to findings released Wednesday by Old Dominion University’s Dragas Center for Economic Analysis and Policy. Rooms sold were also down by 50% and the average daily […]
Much of Virginia to enter Phase Two reopening Friday
Much of Virginia will enter Phase Two of Gov. Ralph Northam’s “Forward Virginia” reopening plan on Friday, with restaurants and gyms able to offer limited indoor service, the governor announced during his Tuesday news briefing. Northern Virginia and Richmond will remain at Phase One, however, Northam said, adding, “We need more time to monitor their […]
Virginia enters June with 45,398 COVID-19 cases
The Virginia Department of Health reported 45,398 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 on Monday, an increase of 791 from the previous day. There are 1,392 deaths, 17 more than on Friday, and 1,371 people who are positive or have test results pending are hospitalized in the state, according to the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare […]
Va. COVID-19 cases pass 42,000 on Friday
Virginia has 42,533 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases statewide Friday, an increase of 1,132 cases since Thursday. There are 1,358 deaths related to the coronavirus, 20 more than Thursday, and the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association reports that 1,524 people with positive and pending test results are currently hospitalized in the state, while 5,648 have […]
Mask mandate is a ‘personal responsibility,’ Northam counsel says
As Virginia’s mask mandate goes into effect Friday, both Gov. Ralph Northam and Rita Davis, counsel to the governor, told residents Thursday that it’s their personal responsibility to wear a mask in businesses and other enclosed public places. Davis clarified the enforcement process of Executive Order 63, which requires face coverings in public, saying that there […]
Kaine, Holton test positive for COVID-19 antibodies
Sen. Tim Kaine announced Thursday that he and his wife, George Mason University interim President Anne Holton, have both tested positive for COVID-19, having taken antibody tests recently. He said in a statement that both have been symptom-free since mid-April. “I tested positive for the flu earlier this year and was given standard medication to […]
Nation reaches 100,000 virus deaths; 1,338 in Virginia
As the nation passed 100,000 COVID-19 deaths Wednesday, the Virginia Department of Health recorded 1,338 virus-related deaths in the state Thursday, an increase of 57 over the past 24 hours. VDH also reported 41,401 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases Thursday, an increase of 1,152 cases since Wednesday. According to the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association‘s […]
402K+ Virginians still unemployed, although initial claims fall
More than 402,000 Virginians are still unemployed following the economic devastation from the COVID-19 pandemic, though the number of initial jobless claims in the commonwealth continues to decrease. About 39,000 Virginians filed initial claims for unemployment last week, down from roughly 44,000 the prior week, according to the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC). The state’s weekly […]
Delta Dental of Virginia donates $3M to dentists
Through its nonprofit foundation, Delta Dental of Virginia will donate $3 million directly to 4,500 dentists in its network to cover expenses related to the coronavirus pandemic, the dental insurance provider announced Wednesday. Practices can use the funds for personal protective equipment (PPE) for their employees. Gov. Ralph Northam lifted restrictions on doctors’ and dentists’ [&he[...]
Va. COVID-19 cases exceed 40,000
The Virginia Department of Health reported 40,249 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in the state Wednesday, up 907 from Tuesday. Also, Fairfax County exceeded 10,000 cases Wednesday. The total number of deaths is 1,281, up 45 over the past 24 hours, and the number of confirmed positive patients in hospitals, along with those whose […]
Mask mandate to go into effect Friday, governor says
Virginians ages 10 and older will be required to wear masks in all brick and mortar retail stores, personal care and grooming businesses and restaurants starting Friday, Gov. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday. Face coverings also will be mandated on public transportation, state and local government offices and any indoor places where people congregate. The Virginia […]
