Latest Department of Public Health News Releases

Free Training for Managers and Servers of Alcoholic Beverages

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 · 10:00 am
The Virginia Beach Establishment Review Task Force (ERTF) will host a free training session to individuals who manage and serve alcoholic beverages in restaurants and bars on Wednesday, March 7, starting at 6:15 p.m., at the Law Enforcement Training Academy (LETA), 411 In... ​

Consumers Now Have Website Access to Virginia Beach Hotel/Motel Inspection Reports

Wednesday, November 16, 2011 · 11:30 am
The Virginia Beach Department of Public Health has launched a new website that will provide consumers access to Health Department inspection reports for Virginia Beach hotels, motels and bed & breakfast businesses. Prior to this, only Virginia Beach restaurant inspecti... ​

Swimming Advisory Lifted for All of Chesapeake Bay

Friday, June 17, 2011 · 11:30 am
The Virginia Beach Department of Public Health has lifted the final swimming and wading advisory along the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia Beach. The last area with an advisory – now lifted – is between Morton Road and Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek. Lab results showed bac... ​

Swimming Advisory Lifted for All of Chesapeake Bay

Friday, June 17, 2011 · 11:30 am
The Virginia Beach Department of Public Health has lifted the final swimming and wading advisory along the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia Beach. The last area with an advisory – now lifted – is between Morton Road and Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek. Lab results showed bac... ​

Swimming Advisory Lifted for Part of Chesapeake Bay, Remains in Effect for Another Section

Thursday, June 16, 2011 · 11:30 am
The Virginia Beach Department of Public Health has lifted a swimming and wading advisory for the Chesapeake Bay between Rockbridge Road and Morton Road. Lab results showed bacteria levels in the water meet the State Water Quality Standards. Signs have been removed that pre... ​

Swimming Advisory Lifted for Part of Chesapeake Bay, Remains in Effect for Another Section

Thursday, June 16, 2011 · 11:30 am
The Virginia Beach Department of Public Health has lifted a swimming and wading advisory for the Chesapeake Bay between Rockbridge Road and Morton Road. Lab results showed bacteria levels in the water meet the State Water Quality Standards.   Signs have been removed tha... ​

Swimming Advisory Issued for the Chesapeake Bay from Rockbridge Road to Ocean View Avenue

Wednesday, June 15, 2011 · 11:30 am
The Virginia Beach Department of Public Health has issued a swimming and wading advisory for the Chesapeake Bay between Rockbridge Road and Ocean View Avenue. Recent testing conducted by the Health Department showed that bacteria levels in the water exceeded the State Wate... ​

Swimming Advisory Issued for the Chesapeake Bay from Rockbridge Road to Ocean View Avenue

Wednesday, June 15, 2011 · 11:30 am
The Virginia Beach Department of Public Health has issued a swimming and wading advisory for the Chesapeake Bay between Rockbridge Road and Ocean View Avenue. Recent testing conducted by the Health Department showed that bacteria levels in the water exceeded the State Water ... ​