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Depend on WTVR.com and CBS 6 News for complete coverage of the COVID-19 outbreak.9:04 AM, Apr 26, 2020RICHMOND, Va. -- In an effort to provide accurate, easy-to-read information on the on-going COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on our community, WTVR.com will update this post with the day's local coronavirus headlines and statistics.COVID-19 IN VIRGINIA (Scroll to bottom for U.S. stats) Positive Tests: 12,970 (+604 from Saturday)People Hospitalized: 2,014 (+72 from Saturday)COVID-19-Linked Deaths: 448 (+12 from Saturday)People Tested: 76,118 (+3,940 from Saturday)New / numbers for Virginia. 12,970 cases (+604)448 deaths (+12)2,014 hospitalizations (+72)76,118 tested (+3,940) — Cam Thompson (@CamThompsonCBS6)CITY/COUNTY-BY-COUNTY BREAKDOWN OF CASES (COMING SOON) Accomack: 184 (+41)Albemarle: 76 (+3)Alleghany: 5Alexandria: 591 (+16)Appomattox: 17 (+5) Arlington: 790 (+26)Amelia: 15Amherst: 9Augusta: 36Bedford: 24Bristol: 1Botetourt: 27Brunswick: 14Buchanan: 13Buckingham: 35 (+1)Buena Vista City: 5Campbell: 11 (+1) Caroline: 21Carroll: 3Charles City: 13 (+1) Charlotte: 7Charlottesville: 49 (+1)Chesapeake: 208 (+8)Chesterfield: 457(+17)Clarke: 7Colonial Heights: 45 (+2)Covington: 1Craig: 2Culpeper: 103 (+8)Cumberland: 10Danville: 33 (+1)Dinwiddie: 14 (+2)Emporia: 18Essex: 6 (+2)Fairfax: 2,889 (+144)Fairfax City: 26Falls Church: 26Fauquier: 87 (+7)Floyd: 1Fluvanna: 72Franklin City: 16Franklin County: 19Frederick: 93Fredericksburg: 23Galax: 4 (+3) Giles: 4Gloucester: 22Goochland: 70 (+1) Greene: 10Greensville: 30Halifax: 17 (+1) Hanover: 105 (+2)Hampton: 104 (+3)Harrisonburg: 371 (+1)Henrico: 792 (+28)Henry: 14 (+1)Highland: 1Hopewell: 22 (+1)Isle of Wight: 93 (+2) James City: 153 (+2)King George: 27 (+2)King and Queen: 2King William: 5 Lancaster: 1Lexington: 3Lee: 8Louisa: 40 (+1)Loudoun: 596 (+31)Lunenburg: 4Lynchburg: 50 (+2) Madison: 14Manassas City: 158 (+4)Manassas Park: 45 (+1)Mathews: 4Mecklenburg: 94 (+9)Middlesex: 4Montgomery: 51Nelson: 7New Kent: 20Newport News: 111 (+2)Norfolk: 179 (+10)Northampton: 24 (+4)Northumberland: 8Norton: 2Nottoway: 11Orange: 26 (+1)Page: 84 (+2)Patrick: 2Petersburg: 27Pittsylvania: 11Poquoson: 6Portsmouth: 108 (+5)Powhatan: 11Prince Edward: 41 (+4)Prince George: 30Prince William: 1,265 (+84)Pulaski: 10Radford: 3Rappahannock: 2Richmond City: 301 (+14)Richmond County: 89 (+10)Roanoke City: 33Roanoke County: 39Rockbridge: 5Rockingham: 184 Russell: 3Salem: 9 (+1) Scott: 6 (+1 )Shenandoah: 74 (+2)Smyth: 13Spotsylvania: 107 (+6)Southampton: 115 (+40) Stafford: 213 (+15)Staunton: 10Suffolk: 147 (+6)Surry: 4Sussex: 28Tazewell: 4Virginia Beach: 345 (+10)Warren: 43 (+1)Washington: 34 (+4) Waynesboro: 10Westmoreland: 20 (+3)Winchester: 33Williamsburg: 15Wise: 20Wythe: 11York: 44*NOTE: daily at 9 a.m. Officials said their cutoff for data is 5 p.m. the previous day. So your local health department may have issued an alert about a case before it is added to the statewide tally released the following day.Depend on CBS 6 News and WTVR.com for the most complete coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic.COVID-19 LOCAL HEADLINES Richmond researcher develops COVID-19 antibody test researcher at Granger Genetics said the COVID-19-plagued Henrico nursing home was crucial in the lab's work to develop an antibody blood test to determine if someone has had the coronavirus. Medical school students join virus fight with child careDozens of students from a Virginia medical school are doing their part in the fight against coronavirus by volunteering to care for the children of health care workers. More here. 10 new COVID-19 outbreaks reported Sunday Health officials are investigating 198 outbreaks of COVID-19 in the Commonwealth, according to released Sunday. COVID-19 hospitalizations, discharges up in VirginiaMore than 1,800 COVID-19 patients have been discharged from Virginia hospitals, according to data from the Virginia Hospital &amp; Healthcare Association (VHHA). Chesterfield church responds to warning from police about Sunday serviceLeaders at a Chesterfield church disputed claims the house of worship was violating Executive Order 55 that prohibited gatherings of more than 10 people last Sunday. Gov. Northam: Virginia could begin to reopen on May 8Virginia Governor Ralph Northam laid out what he called the blueprint for Virginia to begin reopening during his Friday afternoon press conference. The earliest he said that process could begin was May 8.Northam creates COVID-19 Business Task Force to guide strategy for easing restrictionsThe task force consists of representatives from a variety of Virginia industries, including restaurants, breweries, wineries, small and large retailers, fitness centers, hair salons, barber shops, spas and estheticians, museums, hospitality groups, campgrounds, and entertainment venues. Feds reviewing investigation into COVID-19-plagued Henrico nursing homeAn investigation into the COVID-19-plagued nursing home will examine if anything should have been done differently as the virus was spreading through the West End facility that has become the epicenter of the health crisis in Central Virginia. Northam delays May special elections two weeks, urges absentee votingDays after the Virginia Senate voted not to move special local elections to November, Governor Ralph Northam announced he is using his executive powers to move the elections back two weeks. Virginia DOC to release some offenders early during COVID-19 pandemicThe Virginia General Assembly approved a proposed budget amendment from Governor Ralph Northam that gives the Department of Corrections (DOC) the authority to release some inmates with less than a year remaining on their sentences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gig workers frustrated with lack of unemployment benefitsMillions of Americans are desperate to get back to work, and gig workers are among the demographics that have been hit the hardest by the covid-19 pandemic; out of work and unable to receive unemployment. How the pandemic may contribute to problem gamblingMany families are now spending more time behind computer screens during this pandemic. Experts said that may lead to more individuals engaging in risky gambling behaviors.'Very simple' COVID-19 self-testing site opens in Central VirginiaA COVID-19 self-testing site opened Thursday at a Central Virginia Rite Aid in partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). New COVID-19 scam targets studentsThe Better Business Bureau has a warning for students during this COVID-19 pandemic, scammers are working around the clock trying to take your money. The latest scam comes in the form of a student loan forgiveness email. How some uninsured Richmonders can get tested for COVID-19 for freeUninsured residents of three Richmond communities will be to be able to receive a free COVID-19 test at three walk up testing centers next week. Rep. Spanberger outlines support for small businesses and nursing homes in new relief packageAs Virginians navigate dramatic changes due to COVID-19, many have questions about relief money, unemployment and the safety of loved ones, especially at nursing homes. Fewer crashes, improved air quality in Richmond during shutdownNew data compiled by researchers during the COVID-19 pandemic revealed fewer car crashes and improved air quality in the River City.Program helps people fighting addiction while quarantinedBeing quarantined has taken a toll on many people, but it can be particularly difficult for those fighting alcoholism and substance abuse.Henrico 'free masks for seniors' giveaway aims to ease anxiety A West End insurance company distributed more than 1,000 free masks to help ease the minds of senior citizens Saturday. Woman runs 60 miles in 24 hours: 'Her motivation is to motivate'A Central Virginia woman ran 60 miles Saturday to raise money for Kids Run RVA, a groups that encourages kids to get active."I'm a runner, but this is something I've never done before," Kristen Eichert laughed. "I just decided to do something a little wild and try to raise some money."Sign language interpreter translates life-saving information without saying a wordLaura Hill is a familiar face in Virginia standing front and center during the pandemic, delivering potentially life-saving information without ever uttering a word.Richmond Food Lions offers groceries, gift cards to families in needRichmond families struggling during the COVID-19 crisis can pick up Food Lion food bags and gift cards from area schools on a weekly basis.Hanover County offering 12,500 free mealsHanover County will offer thousands of free meals to their residents Friday. The food program is different from the program offering meals to students of Hanover County Public Schools. Chesterfield auto shop giving back to first responders: ‘They’re risking their lives’A Chesterfield car repair shop is giving back to the first responders and healthcare workers who are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. RVA YouTube stars spread positivity during pandemicA Richmond-based YouTube star couple is not letting the COVID-19 pandemic keep them from making big moves and spreading positivity. Contractor offers to donate crawlspace installation to family in needWhile many families are spending much more time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, a local contractor is donating their services to a family in need.Chesterfield law enforcement delivers donuts to hospital workersA motorcade of Chesterfield law enforcement officers showed their gratitude to health care workers at Johnston-Willis Hospital Friday morning. Petersburg church distributes weekly meal boxesA Petersburg Church is helping serve the community through distributing 'Hope Boxes' to those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Property managers raise funds for struggling familiesLocal property manager Jean Johnson knows the angst many families are feeling. She started taking distress calls weeks ago when layoffs began and tenants started losing income. 'ARTsolation' -- Families' stay-at-home art projects bring 'warmth and love'“We had been talking over conference calls how a lot of us have seen different art installations in people’s yards, and thought it would be kind of cool idea to create a virtual exhibit where we could document these things and put them on a website for people to enjoy from their own homes,” Rob Steele said. Parole worker hopes to raise $50K for Canterbury nurses“I thought if I was a nurse, I’d like to be tipped," Blake Saunders explained. "I’d like somebody to give me a chunk of change, even if it’s just to get a tank of gas or a steak dinner or whatever." Anthony’s on the Hill reopens amid pandemicA neighborhood restaurant opened its doors in the midst of the coronavirus and the community came to its aid. Antoinette Essa chatted with Anthony’s on the Hill owner Michael Calogerakis and his daughter Madison about operating during the coronavirus crisis.King's Barbecue adapts to keep doors open during COVID-19For more than seven decades, King's Barbecue has dominated Petersburg's taste for smoked pork. And for more than 70 years, little has changed about the restaurant and the food it serves. How Richmond Fleet Management keeps the city rollingIt’s an essential city service you rarely get to see. Richmond Fleet Management crews are responsible for keeping Richmond’s first responders and city services rolling. Saucy's BBQ offers drive thru pork, ribs, and beerSaucy's Walk Up and Saucy's Sit Down have transformed into Saucy's Drive Thru and Saucy's Takeout. Tom McCormack , the owner of Saucy's BBQ in Petersburg and Hopewell, spoke with Eat It, Virginia co-host Scott Wise about keeping the Tri-Cities feed with ribs and pulled pork.Richmond International Film Festival moves online for live discussion seriesWhile The Richmond International Film Festival (RIFF) has been postponed due to COVID-19, the producers of the yearly event have been working to create an online experience to highlight the festivals film makers, musicians, and special guest speakers. Landlord chooses not to collect rent: 'A blessing from God'Thrift store owners in Colonial Heights say they were struggling to keep their operation going when they received an unexpected and appreciated surprise from their landlord. More here. Lazy Daisy saved her life, she won't let the virus kill it“It's just a different world," Michelle Leshok said. “Like it's just like a ghost town. Thursday to Sunday it is usually packed.” Richmond restaurants cope with COVID to stay openOn this week's "Eat It, Virginia!" podcast, and continue to focus on the people keeping their restaurants open amid COVID-19 uncertainty. Explore Virginia's museums, zoos, and historical sites through these virtual experiencesAs Virginians adjusts to social-distancing measures and businesses and institutions close their doors, online learning experiences are growing in importance. And in the Commonwealth, there's no shortage of online, interactive learning experiences. From exploring the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts collections to interacting with animals at the Virginia zoo to an online stroll through Lewis Ginter Botanical gardens, kids and adults alike can explore the state's treasures from the comfort of their own homes. COMPLETE COVERAGE: COVID-19 HEADLINES ()LATEST COVID-19 U.S. AND WORLDWIDE STATSCopyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.Vaccinating Virginia Quick LinksVirginians aged 6 months+ are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine:COVID-19 Quick Links

Depend on WTVR.com and CBS 6 News for complete coverage of the COVID-19 outbreak.9:04 AM, Apr 26, 2020RICHMOND, Va. -- In an effort to provide accurate, easy-to-read information on the on-going COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on our community, WTVR.com will update this post with the day's local coronavirus headlines and statistics.COVID-19 IN VIRGINIA (Scroll to bottom for U.S. stats) Positive Tests: 12,970 (+604 from Saturday)People Hospitalized: 2,014 (+72 from Saturday)COVID-19-Linked Deaths: 448 (+12 from Saturday)People Tested: 76,118 (+3,940 from Saturday)New / numbers for Virginia....

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