Virginia reports over 1K new COVID-19 cases; Hampton Roads reports 24% of state's case increase, no new deaths Scripps and last updated 2021-04-24 10:24:32-04 The Virginia Department of Health released their daily updated numbers involving COVID-19 cases within the state. According to their website, there are now 653,326 total cases, 508,034 of which are confirmed and 145,292 are probable. There are 10,675 total COVID-19 related deaths, with 8,963 being confirmed and 1,712 being probable. The case numbers are up by 1,005, and deaths are up by 9 since Friday. A total of 6,936,596 COVID-19 PCR tests have now been given in Virginia. The Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association also updated their numbers. As of Saturday, there are 900 people currently being hospitalized, confirmed with COVID-19. There are 146 people receiving inpatient hospital care whose test results are still pending. Combined, there are a total of 1,046 being hospitalized for coronavirus related illness. That's 11 fewer hospitalizations from Friday.