Local health district monitoring 25 in local hospitals
Rappahannock Area Health District records another 30+ COVID-19 cases
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A big thank-you to King George first responders from The Mom’s Club of King George
PHOTO: The Mom’s Club of King George with an uplifting message of support for the Sheriff’s Office, first responders and health care workers.
COVID-19 found in King George nursing home
King George outbreak is the first in the Fredericksburg area in a nursing home
COVID-19 Fredericksburg update
VIDEO: Fredericksburg Fire Chief Mike Jones with the daily coronavirus update
Two Culpeper Police Officers test positive for COVID-19
The Culpeper Police Department says the officers are being quarantined at home.
Governor extends business closures into late next week
VIDEO: Governor Northam says Phase One of reopening could begin as soon as the end of next week. Order closing nonessential businesses extended to May 14.
Nearly 90 new local coronavirus cases since Friday. Nearly 600 overall
Rappahannock Area Health District says 23 are hospitalized
Town Talk: Legal Aid Works/Housing
AUDIO: Ann Kloeckner with Legal Aid Works talks about housing during the coronavirus: renters and homeowners. She also talks about the importance of Giving Day for area nonprofits.
Goshen Baptist in Spotsylvania providing snacks for workers at Spotsy Regional
PHOTOS: 50 snack bags headed to Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center on Monday for Nurses Week. Helping frontline workers as they serve the community.
LifeCare Medical Transport workers return to Stafford from NYC and New Jersey
VIDEOS: LifeCare Medical Transport workers returned home late week and over the weekend from coronavirus work
UMW professors find creative ways to teach through COVID-19
When the University moved to virtual classes last month due to the coronavirus pandemic, UMW faculty had to adapt quickly.
Spectacular in-flight video of Navy Blue Angels over DC area and Atlanta
VIDEO: We didn’t get to see the big show, but about noon on Saturday the Blue Angels flew high above downtown Fredericksburg
Mary Washington Hospital’s Level III NICU
VIDEO: Helping local families to receive critical care closer to home
Town Talk: Mary Washington Hospital Level III NICU
AUDIO: Medical Director Dr. Joshua Attridge and Nurse Manager Nancy Young
Community collaboration feeds thousands of area residents
Community Services Board teams up with LDS Church and local organizations to provide nearly 40,000 pounds of food to individuals in need
Town Talk: Empowerhouse
AUDIO: Kathy Anderson and La’Tanja Moragne talk about using creative methods to get the word out to survivors of domestic violence. Also info on how you can help Empowerhouse on Giving Tuesday.
Better Business Bureau of Centra Virginia says puppy scams take a COVID-19 twist
The BBB says pet owners being told they have to pay extra for a crate or insurance to have a pet shipped because of the coronavirus.
Over 500 COVID-19 cases in Rappahannock Area Health District
Hospitalizations in the area at 22
MWHC: Masks, don’t leave home without them
VIDEO: Mary Washington Healthcare officials talk about their supply of Personal Protective Equipment (it’s plentiful) and the need for masks (wear them) at a virtual Town Hall meeting.
COVID-19 update in Fredericksburg
VIDEO: City Fire Chief Mike Jones with the daily coronavirus update
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