Medical

A large union is claiming Nick Freitas, the Republican candidate for the 7th Congressional District seat, has turned his back on working pregnant women.

Gov. Ralph Northam gave a press conference today to acknowledge a resurgence in COVID-19 cases over the past two weeks.

Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine are developing a new technique using focused ultrasound and a fluorescent drug together, to kill cells glioblastoma, the deadliest brain tumor. VPM’s Charles Fishburne talked with neurosurgeon Dr. Jason Sheehan about the disease and his promising new approach.

Five local doctors who treat patients with COVID-19 are asking the Richmond Police Department to stop using pepper spray and tear gas on protesters. The doctors say the chemicals can exacerbate the spread of the coronavirus.

VPM Daily Newscast for April 21, 2020

Life has changed, Gov. Ralph Northam said today after extending the closure of non-essential businesses to May 8. “We need to be clear, things are not going back exactly like they were before. Together we will figure out how to build a new normal."

Virginia healthcare workers are expressing frustration with the federal government’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

A breakdown of state data shows a lag in testing for COVID-19 in the Richmond area.

A Virginia-specific COVID-19 model shows social distancing is working - but must be extended, said Gov. Ralph Northam.

Today, Gov. Ralph Northam announced a proposal to expedite prison reentry for anyone with a year or less left on their sentence, along with the formation of a new task force to assist nursing homes dealing with the coronavirus outbreak.