Bald eagle found dead at Carvin’s Cove first in SW Virginia to test positive for Bird Flu
A bald eagle that was found dead at Carvin’s Cove in December has tested positive for the Bird Flu, or Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. It’s the first known case in a bald eagle in Southwest Virginia, according to the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.
Governor announces new restrictions
RICHMOND — A modified stay at home order, a universal mask requirement, and a reduction in social gatherings were some of the restrictions put in place by Gov. The new restrictions, including a curfew, are in place beginning Monday and will last through Jan. 31. When you’re outside watching your child play sports, wear a mask,” Northam said. Examples of social gatherings include parties, celebrations or other social events regardless of whether they are held indoors or outdoors. Intensive care unit capacity is a problem in many areas of the country, Northam said.
therecorderonline.comNew statewide restrictions to contain COVID-19 go into effect Sunday at midnight
While the commonwealth’s case count per capita and positivity rate remain comparatively low, all five health regions are experiencing increases in new COVID-19 cases, positive tests, and hospitalizations. Virginia is averaging 1,500 newly-reported COVID-19 cases per day, up from a statewide peak of approximately 1,200 in May. Although hospital capacity remains stable, hospitalizations have increased statewide by more than 35 percent in the last four weeks. On Tuesday, Northam announced new contracts with three laboratories as part of the commonwealth’s OneLabNetwork, which will significantly increase Virginia’s public health testing capacity. The full text of amended Executive Order Sixty-Three and Order of Public Health Emergency Five and sixth amended Executive Order Sixty-Seven and Order of Public Health Emergency Seven are available here: www.governor.virginia.gov/executive-actionsFor information about COVID-19 in Virginia, visit vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus.
therecorderonline.comVirus cases rising in Southwest Virginia, governor says
RICHMOND — While news about the coronavirus numbers in Virginia appears good overall, Gov. Ralph Northam expressed concern in a press conference last Wednesday about a rise in the number of cases and the percentage of positive tests in Southwest Virginia. “We’re lucky in Virginia. While case counts have trended upward in some states, we have not seen large increases,” Northam said. “While our numbers look pretty good overall, we have considerable differences in regions.”As of last Wednesd...
therecorderonline.comVirus cases rising in Southwest Virginia, governor says
RICHMOND — While news about the coronavirus numbers in Virginia appears good overall, Gov. Ralph Northam expressed concern in a Wednesday press conference about a rise in the number of cases and the percentage of positive tests in Southwest Virginia. “We’re lucky in Virginia. While case counts have trended upward in some states, we have not seen large increases,” Northam said. “While our numbers look pretty good overall, we have considerable differences in regions.”The state as a whole has a ...
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