VDH Covid 19 numbers are increasing recommends self quarantine for Myrtle Beach returns
COVID-19 Situation Update: The Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts are seeing a rise in positive COVID-19 cases. We encourage community members to continue following guidance even as additional businesses and communities reopen, and find ways to enjoy summer safely.
Vacation and travel cautiously and safely. Here is additional guidance for travel: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/frequently-asked-questions/u-s-travelers/ Myrtle Beach has been a hotspot for cases, and we are recommending anyone returning from Myrtle Beach quarantine for 14 days. https://www.wfxrtv.com/health/coronavirus/vdh-recommending-people-self-quarantine-after-visiting-myrtle-beach/
Testing: The Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts are expanding our focused COVID-19 testing events to be open to the public. The currently scheduled sites are below, and I will continue to send out others as they are scheduled.
June 30th, 5 – 7 pm Craig County Health Center226 Market St, New Castle, VA
Testing is free and confidential, open to the public, first come first served, and diagnostic (not antibody). No insurance or doctor’s orders are required. Please share with anyone you know who is interested in testing. Flyers are attached. Please help us get the word out about these testing sites.
–Submitted by Kristin Adkins, VDH, RCAHD
