Nicole Hinkle-Klaus and Shari Deneke talk about the programs and how to establish heart-healthy habits.

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Nicole Hinkle-Klaus and Shari Deneke talk about the programs and how to establish heart-healthy habits.
167 new coronavirus cases in the region
One new death reported
Overall coronavirus cases nearing 21,000
The Rappahannock Area Health District usually doesn’t post local COVID numbers on the weekend but did to illustrate there is still widespread transmission of the virus in our communities.
Mary Washington Healthcare CEO Mike McDermott advises against having a Super Bowl party this weekend. He says beause of COVID-19, it’s just not safe.
A chance to look at rates in each locality
281 new COVID cases reported
Allison Balmes-John and Katina Howard with the Rappahannock Area Health District talk about signing up for the vaccine and how the Health District and community partners assist those who must isolate or quarantine.
Mary Washington Healthcare will make changes to its visitation policy beginning on noon on Friday. Chief Nursing Officer Eileen Dohmann told a Town Hall on Thursday that one visitor will be allowed from noon to 8.
Mary Washington Healthcare officials say COVID-19 numbers locally are on the decline. The curve is flattening.
One new death. 81 hospitalized.
Spotsylvania Schools Social Workers Michelle Patton Swisher and Lisa Dolan talk about mental health issues tied to schools and the pandemic.
The Spotsylvania School Board voted unanimously to send special education students back to the classroom on February 9th. Transportation will be available starting the 11th. School Board member Baron Braswell admitted he made a mistake in recommending low incidence students learn at home.
Back to school in Spotsylvania. The vote last night was unanimous. The board previously voted to return March 1.
On the Senate floor, Virginia Senator Tim Kaine shared stories of Virginians impacted by COVID-19. Senator Kaine favors going big on COVID relief.
Nearly 140 new cases
172 people have died in the region from COVID since last year
Officials say they hope to understand how the pandemic has affected the region.