Eastern Shore reports four new COVID test positives

The Eastern Shore reported four new COVID test positives in Saturday morning’s report from the Virginia Department of Health, with three in Accomack and one in Northampton. All other COVID-19 metrics were unchanged. The Eastern Shore processed 64 tests for a test positive rate of 6.2%.

As of Saturday morning, 11,389 individuals in Accomack County have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 7,468 have received both. In Northampton 5,517 have been given the first dose and 3,747 are fully vaccinated.

Virginia reported 1,247 additional COVID-19 test positives with 453 additionrl probable cases.

The Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association reports current COVID-19 hospitalizations fell by one to 940 statewide. Virginia’s hospitalization rates have fallen over 66% since the peak in January.

12 additional COVID-19 deaths were reported statewide but probable deaths were revised downward by five.

The Virginia Department of Health processed 22,144 tests for a test positive rate of 5.6%.

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