Rappahannock Area Health District compiles coronavirus numbers for the region

The Rappahannock Area Health District and Mary Washington Healthcare are teaming up to provide COVID-19 testing in the community: Allison Balmes-John, Xavier Richardson and Erin Perkins

The Acting Director of the Rappahannock Area Health District on the importance of wearing a mask and wearing it correctly.  Dr. Denise Bonds says there are studies that show that most types of masks are effective–not just an N95.

Commuter rail system documents precautions designed to protect riders during pandemic

Weekly numbers compiled by the Rappahannock Area Health District

Governor Northam says he has concerns about the fall with COVID-19 and the seasonal flu. All the more reason, he says, to get your flu shot.

Allison Balmes-John with the Rappahannock Area Health District says don’t put yourself at COVID-19 risk this Labor Day weekend–social distance, wash your hands, wear a mask.

The first testing event will take place at the Arm of the Lord Ministries Church, located at 2100 Airport Avenue in Fredericksburg on Wednesday, September 9, from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Governor Northam says the numbers in the Commonwealth are headed in the right direction. But he says there will be no change in the restrictions in Hampton Roads for the Labor Day weekend.

Jordan Alpert, Marie Stephenson and Cathleen Pessolano of Mental Health America of Fredericksburg preview the annual Another Day Walk. It’s virtual this year. 

MWHC says this model is a proven method to reduce patient holding times in the emergency department and promote timely discharges for patients

Each week the Health District is compiling coronavirus numbers in each area locality

Statewide hospitalization numbers are low

Rappahannock Area Health District says 30 people are hospitalized

The Monday event will feature a presentation of the problem of opioid addiction and a separate presentation on how to reverse opioid overdoses using naloxone. All will be held virtually on Zoom.

Health District says the percent positivity is 7.1%. Under 10 is considered good

Each week the Health District is now putting together coronavirus statistics each week

Rappahannock Area Health District reports 38 people hospitalized

Rappahannock Area Health District says 37 are hospitalized