About 64% of nearly 1,000 people voted for MASS Design group’s public art concept, announced the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center.
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Virginia has high vaccination rates. Why do we have a large measles outbreak?
Some community members don’t have easy access to vaccines, while others might look to their neighbors for advice, explains Jennifer Reich, a sociologist who has studied vaccine hesitancy.
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Virginia’s measles outbreak spreads to Cumberland County
“As this outbreak expands to Cumberland County, I ask for the community’s help to stop measles from gaining further ground by ensuring you are vaccinated,” said Maria Almond, director of Piedmont Health District.
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Virginia health officials ask for help slowing down measles spread
The Virginia Department of Health recommends that unvaccinated community members skip public gatherings, including the upcoming Amish Parochial School Consignment Auction in Dillwyn.
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Measles cases in Buckingham County keep climbing as health officials identify two public exposure sites
Anyone who visited Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond May 20-24 or Centra Southside Community Hospital in Farmville on May 26 should watch for symptoms.
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Charlottesville’s Police Civilian Oversight Board seeks to drop investigative powers
The board, which has not conducted an investigation since its 2017 founding, says the change would make oversight more achievable and sustainable under Virginia law.
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Health officials declare measles outbreak in Buckingham County with 12 confirmed cases
Virginia health officials encourage everyone connected to or visiting Buckingham County to check their measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccination status.
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Health officials confirm measles case in Buckingham County, warn about potential for unreported cases
Officials with the Virginia Department of Health believe the virus is circulating locally and urge residents to verify their vaccination status.
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Virginia Supreme Court voids voter-approved redistricting referendum
The court’s ruling overturns the results of the April special election that saw high voter turnout and millions of dollars spent on campaigning efforts.
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EMTs in rural communities face increased challenges after labor and delivery unit closure in Farmville
Ambulances from Cumberland and other counties in Centra’s service area have to take women to Richmond, Charlottesville or Lynchburg, which are more than an hour away.
