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VPM Daily Newscast: Oct. 13, 2022

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VPM Daily Newscast.

The VPM Daily Newscast contains all your Central Virginia news in just 5 to 10 minutes. Episodes are recorded the night before.

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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Oct. 13, 2022:   

CNU poll finds support for abortion access across Virginia 
Reported by VPM News’ Connor Scribner

The poll, conducted by the Wason Center for Civic Leadership at Christopher Newport University,  found that about two-thirds of Virginia voters who were surveyed say abortion should be legal in most or all cases.

As pandemic wanes, ‘long COVID’ patients in Hampton Roads still struggle with mysterious symptoms 
Reported by WHRO News’ Katherine Hafner 

Health officials now estimate between 10-30% of COVID patients may become long-haulers. Many have symptoms clear up within a few months, while for others, no end is in sight.

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