Latest "VA pandemic response" stories

December is now the VA’s deadliest month for coronavirus as deaths top 6,000

The VA is now reporting more than 50 veterans dying every day from complications linked to the coronavirus.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

VA reports more than 1,000 coronavirus deaths among patients in November

The rise in deaths comes amid a surge in active cases among VA patients.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

VA coronavirus cases top 6,000 over the weekend, but hospitalizations remain low

Nearly 1,900 VA patients have died from the illness since the start of March.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Veterans Affairs COVID cases reach highest levels yet, but hospitalization rates keep heading downward

More than 135,000 Americans and nearly 1,800 VA patients have died from coronavirus complications since early March.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Coronavirus cases among Veterans Affairs patients tripled in June

More than 1,600 VA patients have died from the fast-spreading illness since the start of March.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Grim COVID-19 milestones for Veterans Affairs: 20,000 cases, 1,500 deaths in the last 100 days

Officials have seen a sharp rise in active coronavirus cases among patients in the last month.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

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