The Virginia Department of Health has confirmed the state’s second measles case of 2026 in Northern Virginia. The patient is a preschool-age child from the northern area who recently traveled internationally, according to officials.
Pulaski County Animal Control is now offering rabies vaccines after a cat tested positive for rabies on Thursday, Pulaski County Animal Control said.
The Virginia Department of Health announced Wednesday that it was notified of a confirmed case of measles in an out of state resident who visited the Central Southwest Regions of Virginia while infectious.
Southwestern Virginia Health Region has launched a new Maternal Health website to provide vital resources for mothers, families, healthcare providers and community organizations!
Addiction continues to devastate families and communities nationwide but during National Recovery Month, leaders in Roanoke focused on hope.
Roanoke’s new homelessness task force held its first meeting Tuesday evening at the Berglund Center, bringing together community members, service providers and city leaders to begin developing long-term solutions to address homelessness.
The Virginia Department of Health has issued a statewide standing order allowing pharmacists to administer the 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine to Virginians 65 and older and adults 18 to 64 with underlying health conditions without a prescription.
Roanoke families, get ready to kick off the school year with style and support at the Cuts with Cops event on Saturday, Aug. 9.
Congenital syphilis, a condition where babies are infected with syphilis in the womb, is surging across the United States, including Virginia.
On World Drowning Prevention Day, Virginia health officials are urging parents to act.
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has confirmed a case of rabies in a raccoon found near Old Sessler Mill Road and Blackberry Lane in western Botetourt County, Virginia.
The Virginia Department of Health announced Wednesday that officials were investigating a possible measles exposure at Dulles Airport in Northern Virginia on Thursday, June 19.
As extreme heat grips Roanoke this week, emergency rooms across Virginia are reporting a sharp rise in heat-related illnesses. Local residents say they’re doing their best to stay cool.
A fox found on June 16 in the 500 block of Virginia NC Road in Spencer has tested positive for the rabies virus, prompting health officials to issue a warning to the community.
It started in January, when a carbon monoxide leak at Covington Middle School forced the building to shut down for several weeks. But even after it reopened, reports of symptoms like headaches, nausea, and fatigue persisted. Now a new report from the Environmental Integrity Project has named Covington’s paper mill among the nation’s top polluters in its industry.
Summer may have just started, but doctors say now is the time to get children vaccinated for back-to-school in the fall. Appointments are already filling up. 10 News talks to a doctor with Carilion Children's about what parents need to know.
School and health officials are addressing concerns about Covington Middle School just one day after parents filed a lawsuit regarding the school’s conditions. This lawsuit is the latest development in an ongoing controversy surrounding odors that parents claim are making students sick.
In one week you’ll be sitting around the table with your loved ones for Thanksgiving. With several food recalls, listeria, salmonella, and E.coli, you’re probably worried about keeping your family safe.
Residents and the business community at Smith Mountain Lake have formed the Smith Mountain Lake Water Quality Alliance to educate the public about harmful algal blooms.
Liberty University officials said preliminary testing has shown norovirus as the potential cause of the recent outbreak of gastrointestinal illness at the university.
With the new year came a high number of cases of respiratory illnesses. According to the CDC, in the week ending on Dec. 30, there were more than 1,000 new hospitalizations due to COVID-19.
Virginia Department of Health officials said if you are sexually active and between the ages of 15 through 44, you should talk with your doctor about the next steps for a syphilis screening.
The Virginia Department of Health is investigating complaints of gastrointestinal illness stemming from the Blue Ridge Rock Fest.
The Southside Health District of the Virginia Department of Health is investigating complaints of a gastrointestinal illness in groups who attended the Blue Ridge Rock Festival.
The Virginia Department of Health has provided an update regarding the harmful algal bloom that was discovered on Smith Mountain Lake in early June.
The Smith Mountain Lake community got to hear more about why some of the lake water has been a blueish-green color.
The Smith Mountain Lake Association is hosting a town hall meeting Thursday, July 6 to discuss the health of Smith Mountain Lake.
The Smith Mountain Lake Association is offering a new resource to keep visitors informed on the harmful algal bloom affecting parts of the lake.
Radford officials say a racoon tested positive for rabies, and they want to remind the community of a few preventative measures to take to stay safe.
The Virginia Department of Health is sending out a warning to parents about an increased number of strep throat cases this year.
February is American Heart Month, and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), is kicking things off with a few free heart health-promoting events.
Sharon Elementary will be closed on Jan. 27 due to a rodent issue in the building, according to Alleghany Highlands Public Schools officials.
As of Tuesday, Virginia is reporting 2,251,042 cases of the coronavirus across the Commonwealth since March 2020.
As of Tuesday, Virginia is reporting 2,229,877 cases of the coronavirus across the Commonwealth since March 2020.
The DEQ said they received information from the Western Virginia Water Authority that results of the water found GenX, a type of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance, also known as PFAS, in source water and drinking water from the South Fork Roanoke River watershed.
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools announced Wednesday evening that Callaghan Elementary will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 3, and Friday, Nov. 4, due to a high number of probable flu cases.
Across the country, medical professionals are reporting an increase in COVID-19 and flu cases. After two slower seasons, RSV, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, has increased as well.
Across the country, medical professionals are reporting an increase in COVID-19 and flu cases. After two slower seasons, RSV, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, has increased as well.
The Virginia Department of Health said flu activity in the Commonwealth typically peaks between December and February, but it can remain higher into the spring. However, this flu season, VDH observed widespread flu even in June.
As schools prepare for the fall semester, the Virginia Department of Health is reminding all parents about the immunization requirements for children and young adults. Virginia state law requires specific immunizations that students, depending on their age group, must have to enroll in school. Unless there is a religious exemption, getting immunizations and making sure they are up to date are the first steps of a child’s early education. Though the vaccination requirements of young adults may not be as obvious a step, they are equally as important.
