Congenital syphilis, a condition where babies are infected with syphilis in the womb, is surging across the United States, including Virginia.

Those who wanted to see Aaron Rodgers laid low for misleading most everyone about his vaccination status will have to bide their time.

An abrupt relaxation of mask policies at some retail and grocery stores has left workers reeling as they try to sort out what the new environment means for their own safety and relationship with customers.

The Justice Department said Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021 it will appeal a judges ruling that found the federal governments eviction moratorium was unconstitutional. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)WASHINGTON – The Justice Department said Saturday it will appeal a judge’s ruling that found the federal government’s eviction moratorium was unconstitutional. “The CDC’s eviction moratorium, which Congress extended last December, protects many renters who cannot make their monthly payments due to job loss or health care expenses," he said. “By preventing people from becoming homeless or having to move into more-crowded housing, the moratorium helps to slow the spread of COVID-19.”AdThe CDC eviction moratorium was signed in September by President Donald Trump and extended by President Joe Biden until March 31. “The federal government cannot say that it has ever before invoked its power over interstate commerce to impose a residential eviction moratorium,” Barker wrote.

Researchers now say that wearing a mask can protect you, not just others, from COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control just published new research that shows that wearing a multi-layer cloth mask can block even small droplets that could contain COVID-19. An expert from Carilion Clinic said that this is an important message everyone should hear. And people just need to wear their mask so we can further control the COVID-19 pandemic," said Dr. Paul Skolnik, the chair of medicine for Carilion Clinic. Mask wearing could also prevent future lockdowns, so the CDC is recommending widespread community use.

There is a new and important reason to wear face masks. The Centers for Disease Control now says that it may protect the person wearing it from coronavirus. The agency has previously stated that wearing masks may help prevent people who have COVID-19 from spreading the virus to others who may be nearby. But now, a new CDC report says that masks “can also reduce wearers' exposure to infectious droplets through filtration.”It also says that “adopting universal masking policies can help avert future lockdowns,” especially when combined with other mitigation strategies, such as social distancing, hand washing and adequate ventilation.

Romaine lettuce sold at Walmart is being recalled. The Centers for Disease Control says the lettuce, sold under the brand name “Tanimura & Antle,” may be contaminated with E. coli. Tanimura & Antle said the affected products were distributed in 10 states with a “packed on” date of Sept. 15 or 16. An E. coli infection can cause stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting, usually three to four days after consumption. Most cases are mild, and people get better within a week, but the infection can cause severe kidney failure or death.

ROANOKE, Va. – While Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month comes to an end on Oct. 15, there’s an organization working hard to celebrate and connect the Spanish-speaking community in the Roanoke Valley. Casa Latina is a nonprofit run by volunteers in Roanoke that helps Spanish-speaking people from all over the world who call Southwest Virginia home. The organization’s programs address social, cultural and educational aspects of the Spanish-speaking community. Other partnerships, like with Feeding Southwest Virginia, are helping Casa Latina increase food distributions for those impacted by the pandemic. Se baila... Posted by Casa Latina - Roanoke Valley on Friday, October 9, 2020Most of Casa Latina’s events are virtual right now, but they’re always looking for more.

With Halloween just around the corner, the Centers for Disease Control is urging parents to think twice about traditional holiday activities like trick-or-treating. The CDC has released a list of traditional Halloween activities and has ranked them from low risk to high risk:Low riskCarving pumpkins with people you live withCarving pumpkins outside at a safe distance with friendsDecorating your homeDoing a scavenger huntVirtual costume contestsHalloween movie night with people you live withA candy scavenger hunt in your home with people you live withModerate riskOne-way trick-or-treating, where individually wrapped bags are lined up for families to grab at a social distanceHaving a small costume parade outside in the open air with people more than 6 feet apartAn outdoor costume party where people are wearing masks (a Halloween mask is not a substitute for a cloth mask)A one-way, walk-through haunted forest where mask use is enforced and people can remain at a safe social distancePumpkin patches or orchards where hand sanitizer is used before touching pumpkins or apples, while wearing masks and maintaining a safe social distanceOutdoor movie night with local family and friends with at least six feet in between each personHigh risk

One of the cornerstones of America’s fast food chains is temporarily stopping their famous slogan amid coronavirus fears. Kentucky Fried Chicken announced it is putting the brakes on their iconic “finger lickin’ good” slogan, which has been a part of the company since 1956, as coronavirus cases spread around the world. The company noted it is trying to preserve the safety and health of their customers around the world amid the global pandemic. But amid the declaration of the coronavirus as a global pandemic, “finger lickin’ good,” might not be the best option. There are currently 125,000 cases of coronavirus confirmed globally, according to CNN.

The original recall included an undetermined amount of ready-to-eat poultry products including frozen cooked, diced, or shredded chicken distributed by brands including Butterball, Perdue, and Sysco. A listeria infection may result in brain or bloodstream infection and can be treated with antibiotics. Symptoms of the infection include fever and diarrhea, muscle aches, and headache. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service has released a full list of possibly affected retailers in their updated recall alert. Any chicken product that falls under the recall should be thrown away or returned to the place where it was purchased.

When it comes to bug spray, the Centers for Disease Control recommends using long-lasting protection with one of three active ingredients: Deet, Picaridin, or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus. The American Academy of Pediatrics advises refraining from using repellants on infants younger than two months and not letting kids under ten apply it themselves. Bug spray with Deet should help protect you from both mosquitoes and ticks. When applying sunscreen, experts recommend putting it on FIRST, before the bug spray. Finally, make sure kids bathe with soap as soon as they get home to wash the spray off of their skin.