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Virginia Coronavirus Update: 2,407 Cases, 52 Deaths
Here is the latest update on the number of coronavirus cases in Virginia as of Saturday.
VIRGINIA — The number of positive cases of the new coronavirus rose to 2,407 in Virginia Saturday while the number of deaths jumped from 46 to 52, according to the Virginia Department of Health.
State officials also reported 390 hospitalizations, up from 312 hospitalizations on Friday.
A shortage of protective gear for front-line health-care workers has been an issue in Virginia and throughout the United States. Gov. Ralph Northam has asked Virginia businesses to donate equipment to medical workers.
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Virginia added 395 coronavirus cases to the total since Friday, the largest daily increase thus far.
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Northern Virginia, with more than 3 million residents, has reported the largest number of coronavirus cases.
Fairfax County, which includes the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church, had 387 cases as of Saturday. Prince William County had 159 cases while Arlington County reported 150 cases.
Chesterfield County reported 106 cases while Henrico County reported 174 cases and Virginia Beach reported 160 cases.
Models anticipate the coronavirus outbreak will peak in four to eight weeks in Virginia.
On Thursday, Gov. Northam said the availability of personal protective equipment and testing kits have been challenges but are improving every day. He pointed to the limits of the national supply chain as a reason why states are seeking equipment on their own.
While commercial laboratories have improved testing availability, Northam says the lack of testing supplies is causing a backlog for public and private laboratories. The state laboratory just doubled its testing ability and can produce results in 12 to 24 hours. Testing is reserved for individuals who meet priority criteria.
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