Coronavirus update: 9 deaths from COVID-19 in state correctional facilities; 841 new cases statewide; Rescheduled testing at Diversity Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Here’s the latest on the coronavirus pandemic for June 2, 2020:

The Virginia Department of Health reported 46,239 cases of COVID-19 — 44,069 confirmed and 2,170 probable — Tuesday. The death toll is now at 1,407.

Virginia Hospitals and Healthcare Association reported that over 6,000 people with the virus have been released from the hospital. The VDH and VHHA do not report recoveries.

VADOC announces 9 inmate deaths from COVID-19

The Virginia Department of Corrections announced Tuesday that nine inmates in state correctional facilities have died from COVID-19.

Here are where the deaths are:

• Buckingham Correctional Center, 3 inmate deaths
• Deerfield Correctional Center (includes Deerfield Work Centers), 1 inmate death
• Dillwyn Correctional Center, 2 inmate deaths
• Haynesville Correctional Center, 1 inmate death
• Sussex II State Prison, 1 inmate death
• Virginia Correctional Center for Women (includes State Farm Work Center), 1 inmate death

Rescheduled testing at Diversity Richmond

If you had an appointment yesterday for a COVID-19 test at The Saint Paul’s Church you can attend the testing at Diversity Richmond on 1407 Sherwood Avenue.

For more information or other COVID-19 testing sites call (804) 205-3501 to register (Monday – Friday 8 AM to 6 PM).

COVID-19 in Virginia

Here’s a breakdown of cases in our area: