Updated 12:30 pm: The Virginia Department of Health announced Friday, March 13 that the total number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Virginia has risen to 30.
RICHMOND, Va. (WSET) -- Governor Ralph Northam announced Friday, March 13 that the total number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Virginia has risen to 29.
Northam made the announcement during a press conference with health care providers in Richmond.
“The situation with COVID-19 outbreak is rapidly changing, so it is not surprising that we are identifying a case in our area,” said Central Shenandoah Health District Director Dr. Laura Kornegay.
The last case the Virginia Department of Health released was a Harrisonburg resident in their 60s who tested positive.
That resident was identified as Virginia's 18th case.
More on this developing story from our media partner ABC 13 - WSET.