Eastern Shore reports seven COVID test positives, one hospitalization

The Eastern Shore reported seven additional COVID-19 test positives in Tuesday’s delayed report from the Virginia Department of Health, with six in Accomack and one in Northampton. Northampton also reported an additional COVID hospitalization. The Eastern Shore processed 44 tests for a test positive rate of 15.9% and a 7-day average rate of 4.2%

As of Tuesday, Accomack County has given 12,671 individuals the COVID-19 vaccine’s first dose and 9,991 have been fully vaccinated. In Northampton, 6,096 have recieved the first shot and 4,866 have been given both.

Virginia reported 908 additional COVID-19 test positives with 197 additional probable cases.

The Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association reports current COVID-19 hospitalizations increased by three to 853 statewide. Hospitalizations remain down nearly 70% from the January peak.

15 additional deaths were reported statewide with three additional probable deaths.

The Virginia Department of Health processed 15,668 tests for a test positive rate of 5.7%.

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