by James Ritch | Aug 6, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — All Virginia state employees will be required to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 by Sept. 1 or they will be required to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test weekly. Gov. Ralph Northam announced the mandate during a briefing Thursday....
by James Ritch | Jul 29, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Eastern Shore for the past six weeks has been averaging around one case per day of COVID-19, according to a health department official. The health department is closely monitoring an increase in cases seen over the past four days, said Jon...
by James Ritch | Jun 3, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — President Joe Biden and Gov. Ralph Northam spoke Friday, May 28, at Sportrock Climbing Center, a rock climbing gym in Alexandria, Virginia, to celebrate the lifting of coronavirus pandemic restrictions in Virginia. “Today we mark a tremendous...
by James Ritch | May 27, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — As of Friday, May 21, 41% of Virginians were fully vaccinated against COVID-19, Virginia vaccine coordinator Dr. Danny Avula said during a press briefing. Citing President Joe Biden’s goal to have 70% of adult Americans vaccinated with at least one...
by James Ritch | Apr 15, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Virginia health officials announced Tuesday the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will not be administered until a federal investigation into a rare but serious side effect is complete. Anyone in Virginia with an upcoming appointment for the Johnson...
