Much of Southwest and Southside now rank in lowest infection category, but other localities nearby still rank among highest in the state.
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Roanoke, Salem record 0 covid cases as rates plummet
Nine localities in Virginia hit zero, but highest rates are still generally in Southwest and Southside.
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Salem, four others hit 0 cases; Southwest still high
Nine of the 10 highest infection rates in the state are in Southwest; 15 of the top 16 are near or west of the Blue Ridge.
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Alleghany sees no covid cases but highest rates still generally in Southwest Virginia
Covid rates are dropping almost everywhere but still remain high in most localities.
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A message to the unvaccinated rural community
A highly-vaccinated population will free up health care system to serve those with other medical needs.
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Why are the covid death rates in Southwest Virginia so high?
More importantly, why are they so much higher than most of the world?
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Why does Carroll County have the lowest vaccination rate in Virginia?
Maybe it’s not what we think. Teaser 1: Carroll’s rate is better than many other places. Teaser 2: North Carolina is doing much better than we are.
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Mary Anne Hall and other public healthcare nurses work to save their communities
Carroll County has the lowest COVID vaccination rate in Virginia. The health department is trying to change that.
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Lexington again has state’s highest virus rate; rates rising in Southwest
Covingon, though, has state’s third lowest rate. Cumberland, Emporia, Rockbridge, Floyd also low.
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Carilion hospitals relax visitation rules
One visitor will now be allowed for most adult patients.