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Virginia’s new restrictions on people and businesses begin at midnight Tuesday. Restaurants can only serve carry out or delivery, gatherings of more than 10 people are banned, and any recreational or entertainment business must close. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.

Political campaigns may be on pause right now because of the coronavirus crisis. But all the deadlines for political parties are still on the calendar. Michael Pope reports.

Communities are rolling up their sleeves and coming up with ways to deal with the consequences of social distancing and business closings due to the coronavirus. Public libraries are at the heart of rural communities. They’re a gathering spot, a portal for internet access and a safe place for teens and neighbors to meet up. […]

The death toll rose to six on Sunday, as the Virginia Department of Health announced an additional three people have died from COVID-19. The three women were in their 80’s and had been hospitalized. One of them was a resident of a long-term care facility. They all resided in the department’s Peninsula Health District. Nick […]

Supervisors in one county are testing the question of whether a locality can overrule the U. S. Postal Service. And a Virginia town must choose between the quality of its mobile phone service and the welfare of two raven hatchlings. Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia […]

Testing for COVID-19 is key to getting the pandemic under control, but labs have found it hard to get the elements they need for tests. At the University of Virginia, two doctors pulled out all the stops and have now come up with their own test – one that yields results in 24 hours. Sandy […]

Businesses hit hard by the economic crisis are able to apply for small business disaster loans. Michael Pope explains what’s involved with that. You can find more information here.

COVID-19 cases have now been confirmed in every region of Virginia, with at least 114 reported statewide Friday. David Seidel reports state officials are praising residents and businesses that are respecting limits on gatherings.

Authorities have been urging people to stay home in the coronavirus outbreak. But many Virginians rely on public transport, including commuting to critical jobs. Jahd Khalil has more.

  By now, most people are aware of the importance of taking precautions to avoid spreading the Coronavirus to other people. But what about our pets?  Robbie Harris reports.