Latest "VA covid cases" stories

Veterans Affairs drops mask requirement for all agency medical offices

Masks will still be mandated for some high-risk areas or facilities with rising virus numbers.

By Leo Shane III

3 months ago

VA won’t mail out COVID kits but veterans can get free tests at clinics

Federal officials are expected to distribute 500 million coronavirus test kits in coming weeks.

By Leo Shane III

17 months ago

VA health care workers will be required to get COVID-19 vaccines to keep their jobs

Medical staff will have eight weeks to be fully vaccinated under the new rule.

By Leo Shane III

22 months ago

VA reports more than 1,000 coronavirus deaths among patients in November

The rise in deaths comes amid a surge in active cases among VA patients.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

VA’s active coronavirus cases reach record level

Nearly 6,700 department patients are dealing with the fast-spreading virus.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

More than 5,000 VA patients are dealing with active cases of coronavirus

The virus levels are at VA's highest point in more than two months.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

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