New coronavirus cases in Virginia Beach climbed to a record 419 on Thursday. Author: Allison Bazzle Updated: 11:36 PM EST January 7, 2021
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. About seven percent of the new coronavirus cases across the Commonwealth on Thursday came from Virginia Beach. The city is seeing record numbers recently.
Virginia Beach Department of Health officials reported they are seeing a post-holiday surge. Even businesses in the area are feeling the impact.
“Since Christmas into New Year s, it’s just snowballed,” said Virginia Beach Health Department epidemiologist Anna Barringer.
New coronavirus cases in Virginia Beach climbed to a record 419 on Thursday. Barringer said they attribute the surge to holiday gatherings and travel.