RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — With kids heading back to school in Virginia, it’s not just lunches and homework parents need to be worried about — experts say they should also watch out for COVID-19.
According to the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), 6,727 Virginians tested positive for COVID-19 from Aug. 4 to Aug. 10, a 54% increase from the week before (4,275 cases). Hospitalizations are also up 9%.
“The percentage of emergency room visits that are for COVID-19 are increasing,” Dr. Elaine Perry, Director of the Richmond/Henrico Health District, told 8News…