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Virginia coronavirus trouble-spot Hampton Roads sees drop in cases

Published  August 20, 2020 1:53pm EDT
Virginia
Associated Press

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Virginia’s Hampton Roads region saw such a surge in coronavirus cases last month that Gov. Ralph Northam imposed restrictions on alcohol sales and gatherings. 

READ MORE: Hampton Roads COVID-19 surge prompts Virginia crackdown on restriction violations

But the number of cases is beginning to fall in the area. 

The Virginian-Pilot reported Wednesday that the number of new cases each day has nearly dropped in half, from about 475 to 250. 

READ MORE: Virginia restores some COVID-19 restrictions, but isolated to Hampton Roads area

The percentage of tests coming back positive has also fallen, from 12.2% to 8.7%. Hospitalizations are down by 16%. 

Northam’s press secretary told the Pilot that he was encouraged by the region’s progress. 

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But he's not prepared to declare victory yet.

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