7,867,384 total tests have been run for the virus in Virginia, with 592,214 positive cases.
As of Friday, March 12, Virginia has had 592,214 total cases of COVID-19, including confirmed lab tests and clinical diagnoses, according to the Virginia Department of Health.
That total reflects a 1,589 case increase since Thursday. The Virginia Department of Health reports a 5.9% 7-day positivity rate for total testing encounters, and a 5.5% 7-day positivity rate for PCR tests.
59 additional deaths were reported on Friday, leaving the death toll at 9,961
On Wednesday, February 24, Governor Northam lifted some statewide COVID-19 restrictions that had originally been established in December.
Northam says the modified stay-at-home order from midnight through 5 a.m. has been lifted as of Monday, March 1.
Northam also says as of Monday, March 1, alcohol sales will be expanded to midnight. Outdoor social gatherings can now see up to 25 people, and venues can now hold guests with a 30 percent capacity limit of up to 1,000 people
During the Feb. 24 briefing, Northam said if downward trends in COVID-19 cases continue, he expects the 30 percent measure to remain the same for venues, but with the 1,000 person capacity limit lifted, by April.
The universal mask mandate, which requires Virginians aged 5 and up to wear masks when inside public spaces and when social distancing is not possible, remains in effect.
Statewide case totals and testing numbers as of March 12
By March 12, the Virginia Department of Health had received reports of 466,330 confirmed cases and 125,884 probable cases of COVID-19 across the commonwealth.
Those positive test results are out of 7,867,384 total tests administered in Virginia, which included 6,132,452 PCR tests, 225,934 antibody tests and 1,508,998 antigen tests.
At this point, 25,216 Virginians have been hospitalized due to the disease caused by the virus, and at least 9,961 have died of causes related to the disease.
Where are our local cases?
Here’s a breakdown of cases for our region as of 10:00 a.m. March 12.
Central Shenandoah Health District: 25,708 total cases
• Augusta County – 5,267 (+6 from Thursday)
• Bath County – 247
• Buena Vista – 852 (+1 from Thursday)
• Harrisonburg – 5,902 (+26 from Thursday)
• Highland County – 98
• Lexington – 1,130
• Rockbridge County – 1,392 (+10 from Thursday)
• Rockingham County – 6,154 (+4 from Thursday)
• Staunton – 2,489 (+1 from Thursday)
• Waynesboro – 2,177 (+2 from Thursday)
Outbreaks: 84, with 35 in long-term care facilities, 6 in healthcare settings, 30 in congregate settings, 4 in correctional facilities, 7 in college/university settings and 2 in K-12 settings.
Total tests: 296,856
Lord Fairfax Health District: 18,242 total cases
• Clarke County – 809 (+7 from Thursday)
• Frederick County – 6,911 (+18 from Thursday)
• Page County – 1,853 (+5 from Thursday)
• Shenandoah County – 3,786 (+7 from Thursday)
• Warren County – 2,368 (+10 from Thursday)
• Winchester – 2,515 (+11 from Thursday)
Outbreaks: 100, with 46 in long-term care facilities, 12 in healthcare settings, 27 in congregate settings, 4 in correctional facilities, 4 in college/university settings, 5 in K-12 settings and 2 in child care settings
COVID-19 Vaccine in Virginia
The Virginia Department of Health has launched a data dashboard showcasing the number of COVID-19 vaccines that have been distributed and administered throughout the commonwealth.
According to the data dashboard, as of March 12, 1,664,823 people have been vaccinated with at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 945,336 people are fully vaccinated.
2,858,045 total vaccine doses have been distributed throughout the state.
WHSV has also started tracking the COVID-19 vaccine in Virginia and West Virginia, which you can
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