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VA’s protective equipment supplies inadequate for second wave of coronavirus, officials warn

Department hospitals have a 30-day supply of PPE, but officials say six months would be needed for a surge in cases this fall.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

VA coronavirus deaths skyrocket as department revises its records

Almost 800 veterans connected to VA have died from the illness.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Veterans Affairs adds 2,000 new coronavirus cases in five days, deaths top 500

Nearly 9,000 patients in VA care have contracted the fast-spreading illness.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

April saw VA coronavirus cases jump four-fold, deaths up 8 times

More than 8,200 patients in VA care have contracted the fast-spreading illness.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

VA adds nearly 1,000 new coronavirus cases in two days, 100 deaths in a week

The virus continues to be deadlier for VA patients than for the rest of the American population, with more than 6 percent of positive cases becoming fatal.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

VA dismisses concerns about Oregon facility’s coronavirus dance party, cases rise to over 7,000

The virus continues to be deadlier for VA patients than for the rest of the American population, with more than 6 percent of positive cases becoming fatal.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago