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Centralized vaccination website opens
After confusion and frustration felt in the wake of the commonwealth’s initial vaccine distribution, Virginians now have a one-stop shop for COVID-19 vaccine registration and ... Read more
7 days ago by Alexa Massey.
Restrictions eased as COVID cases fall
As the rate of COVID-19 cases continue to abate, Governor Ralph Northam announced a loosening of restrictions on outdoor events during a Wednesday news conference. ... Read more
1 week ago by Staff Report.
VCU Health adjusts visitation policies
The COVID-19 pandemic caused a temporary restriction of all visitation at VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital (VCU Health CMH) for the third surge. Considering the ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Report.
OSHA releases guidance on COVID-19
The U.S. Department of Labor announced recently that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued stronger worker safety guidance to help employers and workers ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Report.
Dr. Nash to retire Friday
Piedmont Health District Director Dr. H. Robert Nash, who has helped to lead mitigation and vaccination efforts throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, is planning to retire ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Alexa Massey.
COVID numbers see small jump in Lunenburg
National, state and local COVID-19 numbers continue to decline in what health officials have described as an encouraging trend, but the continuation of that trend ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Alexa Massey.
Vaccine registration website and hotline opens
After confusion and frustration felt in the wake of the commonwealth’s initial vaccine distribution, Virginians now have a one-stop shop for COVID-19 vaccine registration and ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Alexa Massey.
Schools to ease back into in-class learning
Following the Monday, Feb. 8 meeting of the Lunenburg County School Board, members voted to reopen schools in a hybrid learning mode beginning Monday, Feb. ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Crystal Vandegrift.
COVID Cases trending downward
COVID-19 cases in Virginia are experiencing a noticeable downward trend with local counties seeing an official decline in coronavirus cases. According to the Virginia Department ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Alexa Massey.
Inmate sick with COVID-19 dies
An inmate sick with COVID-19 at the Lunenburg Correctional Center (LCC) has died. According to Gregory Carter, deputy director of communications with the Virginia Department ... Read more