ROANOKE, Va. – The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is investigating reports of two illnesses that could be associated with the coronavirus, and one is in Southwest Virginia.

In a summary report Wednesday, the VDH said one potential coronavirus (COVID-19) case is in Northern Virginia and the other in Southwest Virginia, but no confirmation has yet been reported.

A Person Under Investigation (PUI) is an individual who meets both clinical and epidemiologic criteria for coronavirus, the VDH said.

The VDH does not provide any more specific information on the location of the person.

Six prior possible cases in the state, three in Central Virginia and three in Northern Virginia, all were investigated and tested negative.

“VDH is closely monitoring and investigating reports…” the department’s report said.