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Covid case numbers dip slightly in Virginia

The Three Rivers Health District is now offering COVID-19 vaccine clinics for children ages 6 months to 5 years old.

According to a release from the Three Rivers Health District, anyone interested in having their child vaccinated should contact their local health department for available times and scheduling information.

The only clinics being held locally this week is at the Gloucester County Health Department on Friday. Call 804-693-2445 to make an appointment. The next local clinic will be held on Monday, Aug. 15 at the Mathews County Health Department. That number is 804-725-7131.

According to the weekly report by Dr. Richard Williams, medical director of the Three Rivers Health District, Covid cases have remained mostly stable across the U.S. over the past week, with about 123,500 cases recorded daily on average.

Virginia cases decreased slightly during the week, with a seven-day average of around 2,969 cases per day.

By the criteria established by the U.S. Centers...

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