Rappahannock Area Health District reports positivity rate is also up

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Rappahannock Area Health District reports positivity rate is also up
Dr. Stern will be succeeded in this role by Dr. Denise Bonds, the current Health Director for the Thomas Jefferson Health District
Jordan Alpert and Cathleen Pessolano with Mental Health America of Fredericksburg talk about their work in the community, depression and suicide warning signs, the Another Day virtual walk and Share a Smile signs.
Number of coronavirus cases starting to increase daily
Governor Northam answers two questions at a State Capitol press conference
The Stafford School Board adopts a virtual start to school for elementary students.
The Stafford School Board adopted a plan to start school virtually for high school and middle school.
State Parks website says Mason Neck is closed until further notice
COVID-19 numbers are up in Hampton Roads. Governor Northam has announced new restrictions involving gatherings, restaurants and the serving of alcohol in Hampton Roads.
In a social media post, Joy Crump and Beth Black say they won’t reopen until they can do so safely
Nine new COVID-19 cases in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg School Board member Jarvis Bailey says COVID-19 presents a challenge to educators. But Bailey says he’s confident teachers will meet the challenge.
50 deaths in the region
Governor Northam posts on Facebook that he’s watching the COVID-19 numbers in Virginia
“Due to COVID-19, we have seen that many children in Virginia have fallen behind on their immunizations,” said Dr. Donald Stern, Interim District Health Director.
Rappahannock Area Health District Acting Director Dr. Donald Stern talks about area COVID-19 numbers, schools choosing to begin virtual and wearing masks.
Rappahannock Area Health District reports 49 new cases
“In a normal year, preparing for this annual event is a huge undertaking. In the midst of a global pandemic, it just wasn’t feasible.”
Coronavirus hospitalizations remain low in the area
CDC exceptions will be allowed