News

Actions

Virginia reports 8,537 coronavirus cases, 277 deaths

corona22.PNG
Posted at 9:06 AM, Apr 19, 2020
and last updated 2020-04-19 09:06:39-04

The Virginia Department of Health confirmed 8,537 cases of coronavirus in the state as of Sunday.

According to the VDH, 54,733 people have been tested for the virus, with 1,422 people currently hospitalized.

A total of 277 deaths from the virus have been reported.

Here's the breakdown of confirmed cases in local areas:

  • Chesapeake 162
  • Accomack 42
  • Northampton 7
  • Hampton 83
  • Norfolk 111
  • James City County 141
  • Newport News 101
  • Poquoson 6
  • Williamsburg 19
  • York County 44
  • Portsmouth 65
  • Gloucester 21
  • Virginia Beach 273
  • Franklin City 12
  • Isle of Wight 86
  • Southampton 16
  • Suffolk 91

Click here for full coronavirus coverage.