Eastern Shore adds two COVID hospitalizations, seven test positives

The Eastern Shore reported two additional hospitalizations in Accomack County and seven additional test positives Wednesday morning, with five in Accomack and two in Northampton. All other COVID-19 metrics were unchanged. The Eastern Shore processed 64 tests for a test positive rate of 11.4%.

So far, 2,191 individuals have been given the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 105 have received both in Accomack County. In Northampton, 1,169 have received the first dose and 58 have been fully vaccinated.

Virginia reported 3,676 additional COVID-19 test positives with 1,551 probable cases.

The Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association reports current COVID-19 hospitalizations fell by 13 to 2,554 currently.

47 additional deaths were reported statewide with seven additional probable deaths.

The Virginia Department of Health processed 33,386 tests for a test positive rate of 11%.

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