Health & Wellness

05/03/2026 · Manassas

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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UVA Health Boosts Free Telehealth for Rural Virginia

Amid soaring healthcare deserts in rural Virginia, UVA Health launches statewide free virtual consultations to bridge the gap. Partnering with regional coalitions, the initiative targets underserved Appalachia and beyond, saving millions of travel miles. This expansion promises lifeline care without the drive.

05/02/2026

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