COVID-19 cases are ticking up in Northern Virginia and the rest of the state, but the late summer surge is resulting in far fewer reported cases than last year.
Daily reported COVID-19 related deaths have been higher in February than they were in January. The highest daily deaths reported in January was on January 25 and was 54.
And the governor's executive order allowed hospitals to increase bed capacity and allow providers with an active out of state license to practice in Virginia, which provided some relief.
The 7-day average percent of positive COVID-19 tests is now at 32% statewide. This has dropped for three days now and saw a height of 36% at the end of December.