Rappahannock Area Health District says 30 people are hospitalized
61st COVID-19 death reported in the region
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Community groups band together to prevent overdose deaths
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.
Rappahannock Area Health District reports 30 COVID-19 hospitalizations
Health District says the percent positivity is 7.1%. Under 10 is considered good
Rappahannock Area Health District reviews COVID-19 during the past week
Each week the Health District is now putting together coronavirus statistics each week
Region passes over 4-thousand COVID-19 cases
Rappahannock Area Health District reports 38 people hospitalized
AUDIO: Town Talk: Lori Myers/Alzheimer’s Association
Lori Myers with the Fredericksburg Alzheimer’s Association office talks about local services available in these COVID-19 times. Previewing the 2020 Walk on October 10th.
Over 250 new COVID-19 cases in the last week in the region
Rappahannock Area Health District says 37 are hospitalized
51 new COVID-19 cases reported by Rappahannock Area Health District
Positivity rate is now 7.6% in the region
Joint open letter on masks by area health providers asks all of us to wear a mask
Joint Open Letter on Masks As we are seeing in other parts of the country, the Rappahannock Area Health District has reported a rise in COVID-19 cases in our community. This rise in local cases highlights the continued importance our community members should place on...
Rappahannock Area Health District: Cloth masks with more than one layer effective
There have been recent updates to guidance issued by the CDC and VDH regarding the effectiveness of certain types of face coverings.
AUDIO: Town Talk: Kim Borrough/ALS
Kim Borrough–the owner of Honey Baked Ham in Fredericksburg talks about the journey of her daughter Jessica who has been diagnosed with ALS. Joining the conversation is Matthew Cook with the ALS Association.
CNN spotlights Mary Washington Healthcare nurse
Stacy Mason highlighted for her work in establishing a pantry to help healthcare workers in need
Rappahannock Area Health District reports 8 people tested positive at construction site
Health District says CDC has new update on masks
AUDIO: Town Talk: Dr. Denise Bonds/Rappahannock Area Health District
Dr. Denise Bonds, the Acting Director of the Rappahannock Area Health District talks about COVID-19. We talk about the local numbers, masks, and getting kids back to school.
VIDEO: Fredericksburg Food Co-op moving forward with ceremonial groundbreaking
The Co-op will be in the Lee Plaza off Route 1 between Charles and Princess Anne streets. The Fredericksburg Food Co-op is expected to open later this year.
Abuismail: Masks not anyone’s business
Masks are required in Spotsylvania School facilities. During school board meetings all school personnel wear masks. Three School Board members do not: Abuismail, Phelps and Twigg. Abuismail says, “It’s no one’s business.”
AUDIO: Town Talk: Dr. Margaret Villers/Maternal Fetal Medicine
Dr. Margaret Villers talks about care available in the region and the future of maternal fetal medicine at Mary Washington Healthcare.
Weekly COVID-19 stats from the Rappahannock Area Health District
The Health District says reporting ends at 5pm each day, so any Friday through Friday data reflects Thursday through Thursday (by 5pm).
Healthgrades recognizes Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center as a five-star recipient for C-Sections and vaginal delivery care
Healthgrades analyzed all-payer state data for 16 states for years 2016 through 2018.
Rappahannock Area Health District says 58th area resident has died of COVID-19
The Health District says there are 71 new cases
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