Police in Lynchburg are now investigating a baby's death as a homicide. The four-month-old died at a home on Grace Street in May of this year. Investigators say the only person of interest in the case was the baby's father. He reportedly died of suicide in a parking deck two-days after the infant passed.
Doctors are reporting a dramatic rise in pneumonia cases across Maryland, Virginia, and D.C., with MedStar Health urgent care clinics seeing a 358-percent increase compared to last year. Walking pneumonia, a milder bacterial form of the illness, is particularly prevalent, with symptoms including persistent cough, sore throat, and fever. Health experts advise seeking medical attention if symptoms last more than two weeks, as antibiotics may be required. Officials urge precautions such as masking, handwashing, and staying home when sick to curb the spread. Most cases don't require hospitalization but can still pose challenges.