Key Takeaways
- Case rates nationally and in Virginia appear to have plateaued above peaks experienced last summer. Daily case rates in Virginia average 16 per 100k , compared to a peak of 13 per 100k during summer 2020.
- Virginia has surpassed its goal of 50,000 vaccine doses administered per day. Including currently vaccinated, almost 80% of Virginians are either already vaccinated, or will definitely or probably receive a vaccine when available.
- Barring severe disruptions to vaccine rollout or variants escaping vaccines, pandemic fatigue and reduced social distancing and mask usage remain the main threat to extending the pandemic.