One death, 55 new cases

January 20, 2024

Wise County reported 50 new COVID-19 cases between Jan. 9 and Tuesday.

According to Virginia Department of Health statistics, the county’s total number of cases since spring 2020 was 15,736 as of Tuesday, compared to 15,686 one week earlier.

Wise County’s total number of COVID deaths increased by one, from 256 to 257.

The department’s cumulative positive case count for Norton increased by five, from 1,831 to 1,836.

The city’s total number of deaths remained at 22.

Learn about COVID-19 vaccine options at www.vdh.virginia/gov/lenowisco/vaccine.

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