Latest "VA medical coronavirus" stories

As coronavirus deaths rise, but cases drop, VA defends continued use of controversial drug

More than 1,100 VA patients have died from the virus since early March.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

VA patient deaths rise, active coronavirus cases fall as department eyes return to normal operations

More than 1,000 VA patients have died from the virus since early March.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Some VA hospitals reopening today for non-coronavirus care amid pandemic downturn

Twenty medical centers will serve as lead sites for broader efforts to reopen the entire VA system.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Deaths from coronavirus top 1,000 among Veterans Affairs patients

But the number of active cases of the virus among patients has steadily declined since the start of May.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

VA hiring jumps amid coronavirus crisis, but department opposes hazard pay for front-line staff

More than 1,300 staffers have contracted the fast-spreading virus since early March.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

VA coronavirus deaths up 6 percent, active cases down 6 percent overnight

More than 800 patients in the department's care have died from the virus since early March.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

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