by James Ritch | Aug 20, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Virginia health officials are making plans to deliver COVID-19 vaccine booster shots starting in September, after the White House on Aug. 18 announced the recommendation that individuals get a booster eight months after receiving their second dose of...
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 | Mar 15, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Virginia Department of Health announced it now recommends indoor visitation may be permitted for residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and similar health care settings except under certain circumstances. The March 10...
by James Ritch | Feb 15, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — A statewide, centralized pre-registration system and call center for Virginia’s COVID-19 vaccination program rolled out this week, after the Virginia Department of Health directed local health districts to stop registering people over the weekend....
by James Ritch | Feb 11, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — When CVS announced last week it would bring 26,000 vaccine doses per week to Virginia, the Virginia Department of Health reached out to the company’s Virginia leadership to make plans for “how do we ensure CVS’ vaccine appointment opportunities are...
