Health & Wellness
05/03/2026 · Galax
UVA Health Mandates Masks as Flu Surges in Charlottesville
Amid a statewide flu surge, the University of Virginia Health System has rolled out masking and testing protocols for symptomatic students and patients in Charlottesville. Experts warn of a severe H3N2 variant with mismatched vaccines, urging Central Virginia residents to vaccinate now. Local hospitals are bracing for worse as cases climb.
05/03/2026
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