December 30, 2021
COVID-19 Testing Announced at the Military Circle Mall Tomorrow on New Year’s Eve
Clinic hours are from 2 to 6 p.m.
(NORFOLK, Va.)— The Norfolk Health Department is pleased to announce that there will be free COVID-19 testing, tomorrow, December 31, from 2-6 p.m., at the former Macy’s department store location at Military Circle Mall (MCM) located at 880 N. Military Highway. more>>
December 30, 2021
Chesterfield Health District Announces New Hours for Rockwood Vaccination Center
CHESTERFIELD, Va. – Effective January 3, the Chesterfield Health District’s Community Vaccination Center (CVC) located in the Rockwood Shopping Center at 10161 Hull Street Road in Midlothian will be open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. more>>
December 30, 2021
Richmond and Henrico Health Districts to Distribute More At-Home COVID-19 Tests Next Week
RICHMOND, VA- Yesterday, Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) announced the districts are going to hold three testing events next week, following a statewide and national shortage of COVID-19 testing opportunities. more>>
December 30, 2021
Loudoun County Expands Free COVID-19 Testing Events to Twice Weekly Beginning in January
Loudoun County is expanding its weekly COVID-19 testing events to twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays and moving the start time one hour earlier to 9:00 a.m., beginning Tuesday, January 4, 2022. more>>
December 29, 2021
Richmond and Henrico Health Districts to Distribute More At-Home COVID-19 Tests Next Week
RICHMOND, VA- Following a statewide and national shortage of COVID-19 testing opportunities, Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) will hold additional walk-up COVID-19 testing events next week. more>>
December 29, 2021
Piedmont Health District Offers More Opportunities to Get Your Free COVID-19 Vaccination, Booster
Farmville, Va. – The Virginia Department of Health’s Piedmont Health District is hosting three additional vaccination clinics to make it easy for everyone to get their free COVID-19 vaccination or booster. Please note that these are outside events so come prepared for the weather. more>>
December 29, 2021
Roanoke City & Alleghany Health Districts to Distribute 300 Free Take-Home COVID-19 Test Kits December 30
(ROANOKE, Va.) – Last night’s COVID-19 testing event at the Salem Civic Center provided evidence of the unprecedented demand for testing. Over 200 people were tested at the event and unfortunately, demand exceeded our supply. more>>
December 29, 2021
What to Know about the COVID-19 Testing Event on December 30, 2021
(Leesburg, Va.) – We were able to test more than 2,000 individuals in more than 1,000 vehicles at our last drive-thru testing event on December 28. If you’re planning to get a COVID-19 test at the Loudoun County drive-thru testing event scheduled for December 30, 2021, at Philip A. Bolen Memorial Park in Leesburg, here’s what you need to know… more>>
December 28, 2021
City of Alexandria Provides COVID-19 Updates
(Alexandria, Va.) – Help end the pandemic by wearing a mask over both your nose and mouth, washing your hands frequently, and getting vaccinated. During the current surge in COVID-19 cases as a result of the more transmissible Omicron variant, the City of Alexandria and Alexandria Health Department (AHD) urge everyone ages 16 and up to get a booster for added protection from the virus. more>>
December 27, 2021
Piedmont Health District Offers Free COVID-19 Testing Events in January and February
FARMVILLE, Va. – The Virginia Department of Health’s Piedmont Health District will offer free COVID-19 PCR (nasal swab) Testing at events at two locations. Tests are available on a first-come, first-served basis at no cost to the patient, while supplies last. more>>
December 22, 2021
Celebrate the Holidays Safely with these Tips from Crater Health District
PETERSBURG, Va. – This holiday give your friends and family the give of health. The Virginia Department of Health’s Crater Health District offers the following holiday tips to celebrate with your loved ones this holiday season: more>>
December 22, 2021
Pittsylvania-Danville Health District to Host COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics at Local Schools
DANVILLE, Va. — The Virginia Department of Health’s Pittsylvania-Danville Health District encourages everyone to remain healthy during the new year by getting their COVID-19 vaccination or booster. To help this effort, Pittsylvania-Danville Health District is hosting vaccination clinics at area elementary schools during January. more>>
December 22, 2021
Health Officials Urge Worshipers to Take Steps to Protect Themselves, Others
As the number of new cases of COVID-19 continues to surge in Virginia, public health officials strongly encourage everyone who plans to attend indoor worship services and holiday gatherings in the coming days and weeks to take steps to slow the spread of the virus, regardless of your vaccination status. more>>
December 20, 2021
Piedmont Health District Offers Two More Opportunities to Get Your COVID-19 Vaccination, Booster in Farmville
FARMVILLE, Va. – The Virginia Department of Health’s Piedmont Health District encourages everyone to celebrate the holidays safely by getting their COVID-19 vaccination or booster this month. To help this effort, Piedmont Health District is hosting two additional vaccination clinics in Farmville this month – Thursday, December 23 and Thursday, December 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Farmville Farmer’s Market located at 213 North St. more>>
December 20, 2021
More Virginians Getting COVID-19 Vaccines, Boosters
Chesterfield Health District Community Vaccination Center Continues to Welcome Walk-ins to Meet Ongoing Demand
CHESTERFIELD, Va. – Since Thanksgiving, more than 55,000 Virginians have been vaccinated or received booster doses through one of the Virginia Department of Health’s nine community vaccination centers. Demand for COVID-19 vaccinations is up, as seen in both walk-in rates and requests for appointments. The daily total of vaccine doses administered across all community vaccination centers in the Commonwealth rose to 9,193 on Nov. 30, and to 9,267 on Dec. 3, about 75% more than previous top daily doses rates since the centers reopened in October. In our region, the Chesterfield Health District community vaccination center administered its highest number of 721 daily doses on November 29 since opening here on October 16. more>>
December 18, 2021
Suffolk Health Department Rabies Investigation: Fox tests positive for rabies
Suffolk, VA — The Suffolk Health Department received information December 18 that a fox tested positive for rabies. One adult and a child were bitten by a fox December 15 and two adults were bitten by a fox on December 16. more>>
December 17, 2021
Military Circle Mall Community Vaccination Center Announces New Holiday Hours
Children’s Wall of Art on Display
(NORFOLK, Va.)— The Community Vaccination Center (CVC), at the former Macy’s department store location at Military Circle Mall (MCM) located at 880 N. Military Highway, is announcing a new holiday schedule and new hours of operations after New Year’s Day. more>>
December 17, 2021
Give the Gift of Health This Season: Rappahannock Area Health District Community Vaccination Center Open for Walk-ins and Appointments on Updated Holiday Schedule
(FREDERICKSBURG, Va.) — As Virginians continue to gather for holidays and celebrations, the Rappahannock Area Health District’s Community Vaccination Center (CVC) is encouraging members of the community to give the gift of health this season by getting their COVID-19 vaccination or booster. more>>
December 16, 2021
RHHD EXPANDS ACCESS TO COVID-19 TESTING OPTIONS
RICHMOND, VA- Richmond and Henrico Health Districts are expanding access to at home COVID-19 tests. Additionally, the districts are improving the turnaround time for receiving results from testing events through the use of a text messaging based result notification system. more>>
December 15, 2021
Upcoming Mobile COVID-19 Vaccinations – Central Virginia Health District
(Lynchburg, VA)— The Virginia Department of Health-Central Virginia Health District, has an upcoming mobile option available for those 5+ years of age seeking the COVID-19 first dose, second dose or booster vaccination. more>>
December 15, 2021
Piedmont Health District Offers Pfizer Booster Shots for 16 and 17 Year Olds
BLACKSTONE, Va. – Effective immediately, the Virginia Department of Health’s Piedmont Health District will offer Pfizer BioNTech booster shots for 16 and 17 year olds. Additionally, Piedmont Health District is hosting two more vaccination clinics this month on December 20 from 4 to 6 p.m. following the testing event at the Prince Edward-Farmville Youth Association gymnasium located at 2750 Layne St. in Farmville and December 28 from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Kenridge Emergency Squad located at 915 E. 5th Ave. in Kenbridge. more>>
December 15, 2021
Southside Health District Offers December COVID-19 Testing Events in Mecklenburg County
CLARKSVILLE, Va. — The Virginia Department of Health’s Southside Health District will offer two COVID-19 testing events this month on Wednesday, December 22 and Thursday, December 30 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Clarksville Community Center located at 103 Woodland Drive. more>>
December 14, 2021
Pittsylvania-Danville and Southside Health Districts to Offer Pfizer Booster to 16 and 17 year Olds
DANVILLE, Va. – Effectively immediately, the Virginia Department of Health’s Pittsylvania-Danville and Southside Health Districts will offer Pfizer BioNTech booster shots for 16 and 17 year olds. more>>
December 14, 2021
LENOWISCO and Cumberland Plateau Health Districts Offering Free COVID-19 Testing for the Holidays
(WISE, Va.) – With the holidays quickly approaching, individuals are strongly encouraged to get tested for COVID-19 before and after any gatherings. Both the LENOWISCO Health District and Cumberland Plateau Health District will be offering COVID-19 testing at each one of their health department locations. more>>
December 13, 2021
Piedmont Health District Offers December COVID-19 Testing Events in Prince Edward County
FARMVILLE, Va. – The Virginia Department of Health’s Piedmont Health District will offer a COVID-19 testing event this month on December 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Prince Edward-Farmville Youth Association gymnasium located at 2750 Layne St. more>>
December 13, 2021
Give the Give of Health this Holiday Season
Get Your COVID-19 Vaccination at these Southside Health District Vaccination Clinics
BOYDTON, Va. – This holiday give your friends and family the give of health. The Virginia Department of Health’s Southside Health District is hosting four additional vaccination clinics this month to help you celebrate the holidays safely by getting your COVID-19 vaccination or booster. more>>
December 13, 2021
Chesterfield Health District Offers Pfizer Booster Shots for 16 and 17 Year Olds
CHESTERFIELD, Va. – Effective immediately, the Virginia Department of Health’s Chesterfield Health District will offer Pfizer BioNTech booster shots for 16 and 17 year olds at the Community Vaccination Center (CVC) located in the Rockwood Shopping Center at 10161 Hull Street Road in Midlothian. more>>
December 10, 2021
THE VIRGINIA BEACH DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH WELCOMES NEW DISTRICT DIRECTOR
(Virginia Beach, VA.) The Virginia Beach Department of Public Health welcomes Caitlin Pedati, MD, MPH to the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) to serve as the Virginia Beach Health District Director, effective, December 10, 2021. more>>
December 9, 2021
Southside Health District Offers December COVID-19 Testing Events in Brunswick County
LAWRENCEVILLE, Va. — The Virginia Department of Health’s Southside Health District will offer two COVID-19 testing events this month on December 20 and 30 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Brunswick County Conference Center located at 100 Athletic Field in Lawrenceville. more>>
December 9, 2021
Northern Virginia Health Districts Stress Importance of Taking Steps to Stay Safe from COVID-19 during this Winter Surge
As disease transmission increases, Public Health leaders in the Northern Virginia region (Fairfax, Prince William, Loudoun, Arlington Counties, including all towns and municipalities- and the City of Alexandria) are encouraging residents to maintain their vigilance in curbing the spread of COVID-19 to minimize hospitalizations and deaths during this winter surge. more>>
December 8, 2021
Mount Rogers Health District Offers COVID-19 Testing Before and After Upcoming Holidays
(Marion, Va.) – COVID-19 testing is available at all Mount Rogers Health District offices prior to and after the upcoming December holidays. more>>
December 7, 2021
Celebrate the Holidays Safely, Get Your COVID-19 Vaccine, Booster Today at the Rockwood Vaccination Clinic
CHESTERFIELD, Va. – The Virginia Department of Health’s Chesterfield Health District encourages everyone to celebrate the holidays safely by getting their COVID-19 vaccination or booster this month at the Community Vaccination Center (CVC) located in the Rockwood Shopping Center at 10161 Hull Street Road in Midlothian. more>>
December 6, 2021
Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District Partners with Culpeper County for Free Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing
CULPEPER, VIRGINIA – On Thursday, December 9, 2021 there will be a FREE Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing site from 4 – 7 p.m. at Brandy Station Volunteer Fire Department located at 19601 Church Road, Brandy Station, VA. more>>
December 6, 2021
Rabid Raccoon Found in Meadowbrook Section of Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. – A raccoon in Norfolk has tested positive for rabies. The raccoon was picked up along the 1400 block of West Little Creek Road in the Meadowbrook neighborhood December 1, 2021. more>>
December 3, 2021
Stay Safe During the Holidays, Get Your COVID-19 Vaccination, Booster
Piedmont Health District Adds Four More Vaccination Clinics
BLACKSTONE, Va. – The Virginia Department of Health’s Piedmont Health District encourages everyone to celebrate the holidays safely by getting their COVID-19 vaccination or booster this month. To help this effort, Piedmont Health District is hosting four additional vaccination clinics the week of December 13. more>>
December 3, 2021
Pittsylvania-Danville Health District Offers Booster Shots of All Three COVID-19 Vaccines for All Adults
DANVILLE, Va. – Effective immediately, the Virginia Department of Health’s Pittsylvania-Danville Health District will offer booster shots for all three of the COVID-19 vaccines for all adults at its vaccine clinics. more>>
December 1, 2021
Rabid Raccoon Found in Colonial Place Section of Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. – A raccoon in Norfolk has tested positive for rabies. The raccoon was killed by a dog along 700 block of Georgia Ave in the Colonial Place neighborhood on November 27, 2021. more>>
November 30, 2021
Piedmont Health District Offers Booster Shots of all three COVID-19 Vaccines for All Adults
FARMVILLE, Va. – Effective immediately, the Virginia Department of Health’s Piedmont Health District will offer booster shots for all three of the COVID-19 vaccines for all adults at its vaccine clinics. more>>
November 29, 2021
Piedmont Health District to Host COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in Blackstone
BLACKSTONE, Va. – The Virginia Department of Health’s Piedmont Health District will host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic Monday, December 13 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Blackstone Volunteer Fire Department located at 318 Church St. more>>
November 23, 2021
Pittsylvania-Danville Health District to Host a COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in Danville
DANVILLE, Va. — The Virginia Department of Health’s Pittsylvania-Danville Health District will host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic Saturday, December 4 from 9 a.m. to noon at Averett North Main Campus located at 707 Mount Cross Road. more>>
November 23, 2021
Chesterfield Health District Offers Booster Shots of all three COVID-19 Vaccines for All Adults
Appointments Times Now Available at Rockwood Vaccination Clinic
CHESTERFIELD, Va. – Effective immediately, the Virginia Department of Health’s Chesterfield Health District will offer booster shots for all three of the COVID-19 vaccines for all adults at the Community Vaccination Center (CVC) located in the Rockwood Shopping Center at 10161 Hull Street Road in Midlothian. more>>
November 23, 2021
Alexandria Providers Now Offering COVID-19 Boosters for Everyone Ages 18+
(Alexandria, Va.) — Health care providers, pharmacies and the Alexandria Health Department (AHD) are now offering COVID-19 boosters to all vaccinated residents over 18 years of age. more>>
November 22, 2021
COVID-19 BOOSTER APPOINTMENTS AND WALK-INS AVAILABLE IN RICHMOND AND HENRICO
RICHMOND, VA- There are currently many COVID-19 booster vaccination appointments and walk-in opportunities in the Richmond and Henrico area following Friday’s CDC and FDA announcement of updated guidelines. more>>
November 22, 2021
Loudoun County Now Offering COVID-19 Booster Appointments to All Adults
(Leesburg, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has authorized vaccine providers to begin administering booster doses of the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines to all adults, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and authorized by the Food and Drug Administration. There are now booster recommendations for all three available COVID-19 vaccines in the United States. more>>
November 19, 2021
Central Park Community Vaccination Center (CVC) Update
(FREDERICKSBURG, Va.)— The Virginia Department Health (VDH) continues operations at the regional state-run Community Vaccination Center (CVC) at the former Home Gallery Store at Central Park located at 1877 Carl D. Silver Parkway, Fredericksburg. As of November 18, more than 11,200 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been provided at the CVC. more>>
November 19, 2021
Military Circle Mall Community Vaccination Center Holiday Vaccination Dates and Hours
(NORFOLK, Va.)— The Community Vaccination Center (CVC), at the former Macy’s department store at Military Circle Mall (MCM) located at 880 N. Military Highway, Norfolk continues to offer COVID-19 vaccinations under new hours for the week of Thanksgiving. Testing will continue on Mondays from 2-6 p.m. more>>
November 19, 2021
Norfolk Health Department Offers Free Flu Vaccines, COVID-19 Tests and Medical Screenings on November 20
NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk Department of Public Health announced today it will provide free flu vaccines, COVID-19 tests and medical screenings Saturday, Nov. 20, from 1 – 4 p.m. at the YMCA of Granby, at 2901 Granby Street. more>>
November 18, 2021
Piedmont Health District to Host COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in Nottoway County
CREWE, Va. – The Virginia Department of Health’s Piedmont Health District will host a walk-in vaccination clinic Wednesday, December 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the conference room at the Crewe Volunteer Fire Department located at 1105 W. Virginia Ave. more>>
November 16, 2021
Northern Virginia Health Districts Remind Residents to Stay Safe from
COVID-19 this Holiday Season
Public Health leaders in the Northern Virginia region (Fairfax, Prince William, Loudoun, Arlington Counties, including all towns and municipalities- and the City of Alexandria) are encouraging residents to maintain their vigilance in preventing the spread of COVID-19 this fall and winter and throughout the holiday season. more>>
November 16, 2021
Chesterfield Health District Announces Holiday Hours for Thanksgiving Week for Rockwood Community Vaccination Center
CHESTERFIELD, Va. – The Virginia Department of Health’s Chesterfield Health District is announcing its holiday hours for Thanksgiving week at the Community Vaccination Center (CVC) located in the Rockwood Shopping Center at 10161 Hull Street Road in Midlothian. more>>
November 11, 2021
Pittsylvania/Danville Health Department Offering Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Ages 5-11
DANVILLE, Va. — The Virginia Department of Health’s Pittsylvania/Danville Health will offer the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11, following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration, Saturday, November 20 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Cherrystone Missionary Baptist Association located at 5551 Tom Fork Road in Ringgold. more>>
November 10, 2021
Southside Health District Offering Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Ages 5-11
HALIFAX, Va. — The Virginia Department of Health’s Southside Health District will offer the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration, Thursday, November 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Brodnax Fire Department located at 724 Piney Pond Road in Brunswick County. more>>
November 10, 2021
Piedmont Health District and Charlotte Drug to Host COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in Charlotte County
DRAKES BRANCH, Va. – The Virginia Department of Health’s Piedmont Health District, in partnership with Charlotte Drug, will host a walk-in vaccination clinic Tuesday, November 16 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Drakes Branch Municipal Building located at 4800 Drakes Main St. more>>
November 6, 2021
VDH Partners with Dollar General to Provide COVID-19 Vaccinations
South Prince George location offering free vaccinations on November 9 & 10
(RICHMOND, VA.) — The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is partnering with Dollar General stores to provide COVID-19 vaccinations at no cost at the Dollar General Store located at 2622 Courtland Road, South Prince George, 23805. more>>
November 5, 2021
LENOWISCO and Cumberland Plateau Health Districts Offering Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Ages 5-11
(WISE, Va.) –Beginning the week of November 8, both the LENOWISCO Health District and Cumberland Plateau Health District will begin to offer the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration. more>>
November 5, 2021
Crater Health District Offering Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Ages 5-11
Petersburg, Va. — Effective Immediately, the Crater Health District will offer the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration. more>>
November 5, 2021
Military Circle Mall Community Vaccination Center Expands Vaccination to include Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5-11
(NORFOLK, Va.)— The Community Vaccination Center (CVC), at the former Macy’s department store location at Military Circle Mall (MCM) located at 880 N. Military Highway, Norfolk is now offering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11. more>>
November 5, 2021
Central Park Community Vaccination Center (CVC) Update
Appointments for age 5-11 Vaccinations now Available Tuesday through Sunday
(FREDERICKSBURG, Va.)— The Virginia Department Health (VDH) continues operations at the regional state-run Community Vaccination Center (CVC) at the former Home Gallery Store at Central Park located at 1877 Carl D. Silver Parkway, Fredericksburg. As of November 5, more than 5,100 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been provided at the CVC. more>>
November 4, 2021
VDH Partners with Dollar General to Provide COVID-19 Vaccinations
Main Street location offering free vaccinations on November 10
(RICHMOND, VA.) — The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is partnering with Dollar General stores to provide COVID-19 vaccinations at no cost at the Dollar General Store located at 502 W. Main Street in Stanley, 22851 Wednesday, November 10, from 2-6 p.m. more>>
November 4, 2021
Pittsylvania/Danville Health Department offers all Three COVID-19 Vaccines, Booster Shots at Mobile Clinic
DANVILLE, Va. — The Virginia Department of Health’s Pittsylvania/Danville Health District is hosting a mobile clinic offering all three COVID-19 vaccines and boosters located at Christ Temple at 180 Kentuck Road in Danville Saturday, November 13 from 9 to 11 a.m. more>>
November 4, 2021
VDH Partners with Dollar General to Provide COVID-19 Vaccinations
Chesapeake Blvd. in Norfolk, Va. location offering vaccine on three dates in November
(RICHMOND, VA.) — The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is partnering with Dollar General stores to provide COVID-19 vaccinations at no cost at the Dollar General Store located at 3350 Chesapeake Blvd, Norfolk, 23513. The pilot vaccination program begins Thursday, November 4 and continues through Monday, November 22 at several stores across the Commonwealth. Additional days will be added at a later date. more>>
November 4, 2021
Central Shenandoah Health District Offering Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Ages 5-11
Staunton, Va. — Effective Immediately, the Central Shenandoah Health District will offer the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration. more>>
November 3, 2021
Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District Now Offering Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Ages 5-11
[Culpeper], Va. — The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 is now available in the Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District, following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration. more>>
November 3, 2021
Rappahannock Area Health District Offering Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Ages 5-11
Fredericksburg, Va. — Beginning Thursday, November 4, 2021, the Rappahannock Health District (RAHD) will offer the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration. more>>
November 3, 2021
Chesterfield Health District Offering Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Ages 5-11
CHESTERFIELD, Va. – Effective Thursday, November 4, the Virginia Department of Health’s Chesterfield Health District will offer the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration, at its state-run Community Vaccination Center (CVC) located in the Rockwood Shopping Center at 10161 Hull Street Road in Midlothian. more>>
November 3, 2021
Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Community Vaccination Clinic (CVC) Offering Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Ages 5-11
Newport News, Va. — On Thursday, November 4, 2021, the Virginia Department of Health Community Vaccination Clinic (CVC) will begin to offer the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to any child ages 5 to 11 living in Virginia, following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration. more>>
November 1, 2021
Potential Distribution Plans for Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccines in Mount Rogers Health District
(Marion, Va.) – Mount Rogers Health District is pleased to share its plans for distribution of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to 5-11 year-olds, pending recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). more>>
November 1, 2021
Pittsylvania-Danville Health District to hold free Moderna COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics at the Ballou Park Recreation Center
(DANVILLE, Va.) – The Pittsylvania-Danville Health District will offer free Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations on the next three Fridays – November 5, 12 and 19 – at the Ballou Park Recreation Center at 760 W. Main Street from 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. more>>
October 30, 2021
Mobile Vaccination Clinics Coming to Southeastern Virginia
(Southeastern, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Eastern Region Health Districts – Western Tidewater, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Norfolk and Virginia Beach – in coordination with local supporting partners, are pleased to announce that they will be hosting mobile vaccination clinics in the coming months. more>>
October 29, 2021
Southside Health Department offers Booster Shots for all Three COVID-19 Vaccines
HALIFAX, Va. — The Virginia Department of Health’s Southside Health District is offering booster shots for all three of the COVID-19 vaccines at three mobile vaccination clinics throughout the district. more>>
October 29, 2021
Military Circle Mall Community Vaccination Center is the Leading Vaccination Center in the State
NORFOLK, Va. — The Community Vaccination Center (CVC), at the former Macy’s Department Store location at Military Circle Mall (MCM) located at 880 N. Military Highway, Norfolk is achieving the highest vaccination numbers of all CVCs in the state. Since the MCM’s reopening as a CVC on October 9, the MCM has provided 5,719 vaccines. more>>
October 29, 2021
Pittsylvania/Danville Health Department offers Booster Shots
for all Three COVID-19 Vaccines
DANVILLE, Va. — The Virginia Department of Health’s Pittsylvania/Danville Health District is offering booster shots for all three of the COVID-19 vaccines at three mobile vaccination clinics throughout the district. more>>
October 28, 2021
Free COVID-19 Testing in Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District
CULPEPER, VIRGINIA – To help meet community COVID-19 testing needs, Wellspring Health Services, UVA Culpeper Medical Center, Culpeper County, and the Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District (RRHD) have collaborated to offer free COVID-19 testing. more>>
October 28, 2021
Piedmont Health Department offers Booster Shots for all Three COVID-19 Vaccine
FARMVILLE, Va. — The Virginia Department of Health’s Piedmont Health District is offering booster shots for all three of the COVID-19 vaccines at four locations throughout the district. more>>
October 28, 2021
Norfolk Health Department Offers Free Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccinations, Boosters at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church on Oct. 30
NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk Department of Public Health is pleased to offer free COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters Saturday, Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church located at 1057 Kennedy Street, Norfolk. more>>
October 27, 2021
Chesterfield Community Vaccination Center offers Booster Shots for all Three COVID-19 Vaccines
CHESTERFIELD, Va. — The Virginia Department of Health’s Chesterfield Health District is offering booster shots for all three of the COVID-19 vaccines at its state-run Community Vaccination Center (CVC) located in the Rockwood Shopping Center at 10161 Hull Street Road in Midlothian. more>>
October 27, 2021
Mount Rogers Health District Warns Public of Rise in Rabies Cases
(Marion, Va.) – Over the last year, an increased number of rabies cases have been reported in Grayson and Carroll Counties and Galax. It is important for people and pet owners to be aware of how to prevent rabies. more>>
October 25, 2021
Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District Offering Booster COVID-19 Vaccines
(Richmond, Va.) — Last Friday, the Virginia Department of Health’s Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District (RRHD) began offering COVID-19 vaccine boosters for the Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccine in accordance with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). more>>
October 25, 2021
Free Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Next Four Fridays in Danville
(DANVILLE, Va.) – The Pittsylvania-Danville Health District will offer free drive-thru COVID-19 screening and testing on the next four Fridays — October 29 and November 5, 12 and 19– at the Ballou Park Recreation Center at 760 W. Main Street from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. or until supplies run out. more>>
October 25, 2021
Mount Rogers Health District Offering COVID-19 Booster Doses
(Marion, Va.) – Mount Rogers Health District is offering booster doses of the Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech, and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines accordance with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). more>>
October 22, 2021
LENOWISCO and Cumberland Plateau Health Districts Offering Moderna and J&J Booster COVID-19 Vaccines
(WISE, Va.) –Beginning October 25, both the LENOWISCO Health District and Cumberland Plateau Health District will now be offering COVID-19 booster doses of Moderna and J&J in addition to the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. more>>
October 22, 2021
The Military Circle Mall Community Vaccination Center Expands Vaccination Opportunities to Include Boosters for Moderna and J&J
(NORFOLK, Va.) — The Virginia Department Health (VDH) continues operations at the regional state-run Community Vaccination Center (CVC), at the former Macy’s Department Store location at Military Circle Mall (MCM) located at 880 N. Military Highway, Norfolk. more>>
October 22, 2021
Loudoun to Offer J&J and Moderna COVID-19 Booster Doses in Addition to Pfizer to Eligible Groups Beginning Saturday, Oct. 23
(Leesburg, Va.) —The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has authorized local health districts to begin administering booster doses of the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for certain individuals as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and authorized by the Food and Drug Administration. more>>
October 21, 2021
Norfolk Health Department Co-Sponsors Free Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccinations This Saturday at Booker T. Washington High School
NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk Department of Public Health, with the support of local COVID-19 response partners, will hold a vaccination clinic this Saturday, Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Booker T. Washington High School located at 1111 Park Avenue, Norfolk. more>>
October 15, 2021
The Military Circle Mall Continues Providing COVID-19 Vaccinations Tuesday-Saturday and Expands Testing Hours on Mondays
NORFOLK, Va. — The Virginia Department Health (VDH) continues operations at the regional state-run Community Vaccination Center (CVC), at the former Macy’s Department Store location at Military Circle Mall (MCM) located at 880 N. Military Highway, Norfolk. more>>
October 15, 2021
Free COVID-19 Testing October 19 in Halifax
HALIFAX, Va. – The Southside Health District will offer free COVID-19 screening and testing Tuesday, October 19 at the Mary Bethune Complex Gymnasium at 1030 Mary Bethune Street from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or until supplies run out. The event plans to conduct 200 free tests. more>>
October 15, 2021
Update: Hepatitis A Outbreak
ROANOKE, Va. — Today, the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts (RCAHD) announced that an adult who was hospitalized with complications from hepatitis A, and who had underlying medical conditions, has died. The RCAHD will disclose no further information about the individual to protect privacy and out of respect for the patient’s family. This is the first reported death associated with this recent outbreak of hepatitis A. more >>
October 14, 2021
Free Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Services in Farmville Extended through Nov. 17
FARMVILLE, Va. – The Piedmont Health District will continue to offer free drive-thru COVID-19 screening and testing services at Prince Edward Farmville Youth Association Gymnasium at 2750 Layne Street, Farmville. The testing will be available on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. through November 17. more>>
October 14, 2021
Mount Rogers Health District Provides Update on Vaccination Coverage Across District; 5-11 Year Old Vaccine Emergency Use Authorization Process
MARION, Va. – COVID-19 vaccination coverage in Mount Rogers Health District is substantially lower than the rest of the state. Carroll County has the lowest vaccination percentage in the Commonwealth, with 39.2% of the population with at least one dose, and 45.6% of adults with at least one dose. more>>
October 14, 2021
Virginia Department of Health’s Peninsula and Hampton Health Districts Opening Community Vaccination Center in Newport News
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – The Virginia Department of Health’s (VDH) Peninsula and Hampton Health Districts announce the opening of a state-run COVID-19 Community Vaccination Clinic (CVC) on Tuesday, October 19, at 13785 Warwick Boulevard, Newport News, VA (in the Sherwood Shopping Center). more>>
October 14, 2021
Virginia Department of Health to Open Community Vaccination Center in Fredericksburg for Booster Shots
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — Today, the Virginia Department Health (VDH) announced that a state-run Community Vaccination Clinic (CVC) will open October 21, 2021 in the former Home Gallery store located in Central Park Marketplace: 1877 Carl D. Silver Pkwy., Fredericksburg, 22401. more>>
October 12, 2021
Virginia Department of Health to Open Community Vaccination Center in Chesterfield for COVID-19 Booster Shots
CHESTERFIELD, Va. — The Virginia Department of Health, in coordination with the Chesterfield Health District, announced that a state-run Community Vaccination Center (CVC) will open Saturday, October 16 Rockwood Vaccination Clinic, located in the former Big Lots store at the Rockwood Shopping Center at 10161 Hull Street Road in Midlothian. more>>
October 7, 2021
Piedmont Health District to Offer COVID-19 Vaccination Booster at Clinic in Amelia
AMELIA, Va. – The Virginia Department of Health’s Piedmont Health District will offer COVID-19 vaccine boosters for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in accordance with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at the COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Amelia Friday, October 15 from noon to 4 p.m. This clinic will be located at the War Memorial Building at 16330 Dunn Street. more>>
October 7, 2021
Free Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing October 15 in Danville
DANVILLE, Va. – The Pittsylvania-Danville Health District will offer free drive-thru COVID-19 screening and testing Friday, October 15 at the Ballou Park Recreation Center at 760 West Main Street from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. or until supplies run out. The event plans to conduct 200 free tests. more>>
October 7, 2021
Norfolk Health Department Offers Free COVID-19 Vaccinations, Testing at Shiloh Baptist Church Community Service Day
NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk Department of Public Health is pleased to offer FREE COVID-19 vaccinations and testing on Saturday, Oct. 9 at the Shiloh Baptist Church Community Service Day located at 745 Park Avenue, Norfolk. more>>
October 7, 2021
Virginia Department of Health to Open Community Vaccination Center
Appointments being taken for the former Sears at Valley View site
(ROANOKE, VA) – Today, the Virginia Department Health (VDH) announced that a state-run Community Vaccination Center (CVC) will open October 14, 2021 at the former Sears location at Valley View Mall, located at 4812 Valley View Blvd., Roanoke, VA 24012. more>>
October 6, 2021
Virginia Department of Health to Open Community Vaccination Center for all COVID-19 Vaccines, including Booster Shots
The Virginia Department Health’s (VDH) will open a Community Vaccination Center (CVC) in the Blue Ridge Health District on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at the former Big Lots store in Seminole Square in Charlottesville, Va. more>>
October 5, 2021
Free Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Services to be Offered in Charlotte County
(KEYSVILLE, VA) — The Piedmont Health District will offer free drive-thru COVID-19 screening and testing services at Southside Virginia Community College, located at 200 Daniel Road. more>>
October 5, 2021
Virginia Department of Health to Open Community Vaccination Center for Booster Shots (Norfolk HD)
Appointments being taken for the former Macy’s at Military Circle Mall
(RICHMOND, Va.)— Today, the Virginia Department Health (VDH) announced that a state-run Community Vaccination Clinic (CVC) will open Saturday, October 9, at the former Macy’s Department Store location at Military Circle Mall (MCM) located at 880 N. Military Highway, Norfolk. more>>
October 5, 2021
Community Vaccination Center (CVC) Reopens in Tysons on October 8 (Fairfax HD)
(Fairfax, VA) – On Friday, October 8, a Community Vaccination Center (CVC) (a large-scale COVID-19 vaccination clinic) will reopen in Fairfax County. This site is being re-established to increase the number of high-throughput locations administering the COVID-19 vaccine across Virginia. more>>
October 1, 2021
Virginia Department of Health Announces Acting Health Directors (While Recruiting New Health Directors)
(Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk Va.) – The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) would like to recognize multiple public health physicians in providing Acting Health Director coverage for Health Districts serving Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Western Tidewater (City of Suffolk, Franklin, and Counties of Isle of White and Southampton). more>>
October 1, 2021
Military Circle Mall Site Continues Free COVID-19 Vaccinations, Testing Week of October 4
(Norfolk-Va.) – The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is pleased to continue offering FREE COVID-19 vaccinations and testing at the Military Circle Mall (MCM) located at 880 N. Military Highway, Norfolk. Testing will continue on Monday, however vaccinations will be provided only on Tuesday and Thursday of next week. more>>
October 1, 2021
Pittsylvania/Danville Health District Holds COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at Danville Community Market
(DANVILLE, Va.) – The Virginia Department of Health’s Pittsylvania/Danville Health District, with assistance from the Medical Reserve Corps, will hold a COVID-19 and influenza vaccination clinic Friday, October 8 at the Danville Community Market, 629 Craghead Street. more>>
September 30, 2021
Lord Fairfax Health District Offering Pfizer-BioNTech Booster COVID-19 Vaccines
(Winchester, Va.) — Beginning immediately, the Virginia Department of Health’s Lord Fairfax Health District (LFHD) will offer vaccine boosters for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in accordance with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) below. more>>
September 30, 2021
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO OPEN COMMUNITY VACCINATION CENTER FOR BOOSTER SHOTS
(Prince William Health District, Prince William, VA)— Today, the Virginia Department Health (VDH) announced that Virginia’s Community Vaccination Clinic (CVC) will open Thursday, Oct.7 at the former Gander Mountain store, 14011 Worth Avenue, Woodbridge, VA 22192. more>>
September 29, 2021
Fox Tests Positive for the Rabies Virus
(Ashland, VA) – The Chickahominy Health District would like to notify the residents and visitors in the area of Bell Creek Road & Sandy Lane, Mechanicsville, Virginia 23111 that a fox has tested positive for the rabies virus. more>>
September 29, 2021
Piedmont Health District to Offer COVID-19 Vaccination Booster Doses at Clinic in Blackstone
(Blackstone, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health’s Piedmont Health District will offer COVID-19 vaccine boosters for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in accordance with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at the COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Blackstone on Friday, October 8 from noon to 4 p.m. more>>
September 29, 2021
Mount Rogers Health District Urges Residents to Seek COVID-19 Testing at Non-Emergency Room Locations
(Marion, Va.) – Mount Rogers Health District encourages residents to seek COVID-19 testing at locations other than hospital emergency rooms. Testing demand has increased across the region, as cases of COVID-19 are rising due to the more contagious delta variant. more>>
September 29, 2021
Norfolk Health Department Offers Free COVID-19 Vaccines During Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month Event on October 2
NORFOLK, Va. – In celebration of Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month, the Norfolk Department of Public Health is offering free COVID-19 Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines on Saturday, Oct. 2 from 12 – 2 p.m. at Oceanview Park, at 100 W. Oceanview Ave. in Norfolk. more>>
September 28, 2021
Chesterfield Health District Offering Pfizer-BioNTech Booster COVID-19 Vaccines
(CHESTERFIELD, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health’s Chesterfield Health District will offer COVID-19 vaccine boosters for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in accordance with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA). more>>
September 28, 2021
Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District Offering Pfizer-BioNTech Booster COVID-19 Vaccines
(Warrenton, Va.) — In accordance with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Virginia Department of Health has authorized booster vaccines for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. more>>
September 27, 2021
Piedmont Health District to Offer COVID-19 Vaccination Booster at Clinic in Keysville
(KEYSVILLE, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health’s Piedmont Health District will offer COVID-19 vaccine boosters for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in accordance with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at the COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Keysville on Friday, October 1 from noon to 4 p.m. more>>
September 27, 2021
LENOWISCO and Cumberland Plateau Health Districts Offering (Pfizer-BioNTech) Booster COVID-19 Vaccines
(WISE, Va.) – Beginning this week, both the LENOWISCO Health District and Cumberland Plateau Health District will offer COVID-19 booster doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to certain eligible populations in line with updated guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). more>>
September 27, 2021
RHHD TO BEGIN ADMINISTERING PFIZER COVID-19 BOOSTER SHOTS
RICHMOND, VA- CDC and FDA recently announced that some individuals who received the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine now qualify for booster shots based on their age, medical condition, or employment or residential setting. Following these new guidelines, Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) will open booster appointments starting today. more>>
September 26, 2021
Mount Rogers Health District Offering Pfizer Booster Doses to Certain Populations
(Marion, Va.) – Mount Rogers Health District will begin offering booster doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to certain populations starting Monday, September 27. more>>
September 25, 2021
CENTRAL SHENANDOAH HEALTH DISTRICT PROVIDING PFIZER COVID-19 BOOSTER SHOTS TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS
(STAUNTON, Va.) — In accordance with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Central Shenandoah Health District (CSHD) will begin offering Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine boosters to eligible persons effective immediately…more>>
September 24, 2021
Military Circle Mall Site Continues Free COVID-19 Vaccinations, Testing Week of September 27
(Norfolk-Va.) – The Health Districts of Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Chesapeake remain in partnership and are pleased to continue offering FREE COVID-19 vaccinations and testing at the Military Circle Mall (MCM) located at 880 N. Military Highway, Norfolk. more>>
September 24, 2021
Health Alert: Potential Hepatitis A Exposure at Local Restaurant
(ROANOKE, Va.) — An employee who worked at three Famous Anthony’s restaurant locations in Roanoke has been diagnosed with hepatitis A. more>>
September 24, 2021
Corrections Made to VDH Data Portal Numbers (for Central Virginia Health District)
(LYNCHBURG, VA.) – Starting today, residents of Central Virginia Health District (CVHD) can expect to see amended COVID-19 case numbers reported on the Virginia Department of Health COVID-19 Data in Virginia: Locality dashboard. Corrections to the data will result in a decrease of approximately 700 cases of COVID-19 that were previously attributed to Lynchburg and the surrounding counties. more>>
September 23, 2021
Prince William Health District Warns of Rabies Concerns
Woodbridge, Va. — In order to protect the health of residents and visitors, the Prince William Health District (PWHD) is issuing a notice about a fox that has been found with rabies in the 22192 area of Woodbridge. more>>
September 21, 2021
Western Tidewater Health District Provides Free COVID-19 Testing
(Franklin, Va.) – Beginning Wednesday, September 22, the Virginia Department of Health will be providing FREE COVID-19 testing at Bon Secours – Southampton Memorial Hospital’s Satellite Lab located at 102 Fairview Drive. more>>
September 20, 2021
Piedmont Health District Hosts COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in Keysville
(KEYSVILLE, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health’s Piedmont Health District is hosting a mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Keysville on Friday, October 1 from noon to 4 p.m. more>>
September 20, 2021
Loudoun County COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Update
(Loudoun, VA) — On Friday, September 17, 2021, a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel endorsed COVID-19 booster doses of the Pfizer vaccine for those who are 65 or older or run a high risk of severe disease. This does not mean, however, that a booster dose is recommended or that Loudoun County can begin offering booster doses. more>>
September 17, 2021
Military Circle Mall Regional Site Continues Free Vaccination and Testing Dates
(Norfolk-Va.) – The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) in coordination with the City of Norfolk and surrounding localities is pleased to continue offering FREE COVID-19 vaccinations and testing at the Military Circle Mall (MCM) located at 880 N. Military Highway, Norfolk. more>>
September 17, 2021
VDH Lifts Harmful Algae Bloom Advisory for North Fork of the Shenandoah River from Chapman’s Landing to Riverton
(Strasburg, Va.) –Effective immediately, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has lifted the recreational advisory due to a harmful algae bloom (HAB) on the North Fork (NF) of the Shenandoah River in Shenandoah and Warren Counties from Chapman’s Landing to Riverton. more>>
September 16, 2021
Flu Vaccines Available Now at Local Health Departments
(MARION, Va.) – Flu vaccines are now available at all local health departments in the Mount Rogers Health District. more>>
September 14, 2021
Piedmont Health District Hosts COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in Farmville
(FARMVILLE, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health’s Piedmont Health District is hosting a mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Farmville on Friday, September 24 from noon to 4 p.m. more>>
September 14, 2021
Norfolk Health Department Offers Free COVID-19 Moderna Vaccines at Gethsemane Community Fellowship Baptist Church
NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk Department of Public Health is offering free COVID-19 Moderna vaccines Saturday, Sept. 18 from 1 – 4 p.m. at Gethsemane Community Fellowship Baptist Church, at 1317 E. Brambleton Ave., in Norfolk. more>>
September 13, 2021
Free Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Services to Continue in Farmville
(Farmville, Virginia) — The Piedmont Health District will continue to offer free drive-thru COVID-19 screening and testing services at Prince Edward Farmville Youth Association Gymnasium at 2750 Layne Street, Farmville. more>>
September 10, 2021
Virginia Health Officials Investigating Potential Measles Exposures in Northern Virginia
Northern Virginia Health Departments Are Working Together to Identify People Who Are at Risk
(Fairfax, Va.)— Out of an abundance of caution, health districts in northern Virginia are informing people who were at various locations listed below during the specified time frames, that they may have been exposed to one of three people diagnosed with measles. more>>
September 10, 2021
Military Circle Mall Regional Site Announces Additional Free Vaccination and Testing Dates
(Norfolk-Va.) – The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) reminds everyone that many locations are available throughout the region and across the Commonwealth for individuals seeking COVID-19 testing. more>>
September 8, 2021
Crater Health District Offers COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccines at Local Schools
(Petersburg, Va.) – The Crater Health District (CHD) is offering free COVID-19 vaccines at all schools across the district during the month of September. more>>
September 7, 2021
LENOWISCO and Cumberland Plateau Health Districts Announce Weekly COVID-19 Testing Schedules
(WISE, Va.) – Testing demand has recently increased across the Western Region, as cases of COVID-19 are rising due to the more contagious Delta variant. In response to this demand, the Virginia Department of Health’s (VDH) LENOWISCO and Cumberland Plateau health districts are offering weekly testing events. more>>
September 7, 2021
Piedmont Health District Welcomes New Health Director
(CREWE, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health welcomes Maria Almond, M.D., MPH as the new health director for the Piedmont Health District. Dr. Almond will assume the role effective October 9. more>>
September 6, 2021
Lord Fairfax Health District Hosts COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at Luray VFW September 8, 2021
(WASHINGTON, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health’s Lord Fairfax Health District (LFHD) is hosting a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Luray Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Hall Wednesday, September 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. more>>
September 3, 2021
Military Circle Mall Regional Site Announces Testing and Vaccination Opportunities for the Week of September 6
(Norfolk-Va.) – The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) reminds everyone that many locations are available throughout the region and across the Commonwealth for individuals seeking COVID-19 testing. more>>
September 3, 2021
Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District Hosts Flu, COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
(WASHINGTON, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health’s Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District (RRHD) is hosting a flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Rappahannock Elementary School on Thursday, September 16 from 4 to 7 p.m. more>>
September 3, 2021
Loudoun County’s New COVID-19 Vaccination Site Opens in Sterling September 4
(Loudoun, VA) – The Loudoun County Health Department will begin operating a new COVID-19 vaccination site at Sterling Elementary School, 200 West Church Road in Sterling on Saturday, September 4, 2021. more>>
September 3, 2021
Loudoun County Resumes Free COVID-19 Testing Events
(Loudoun, VA) As Loudoun County continues to experience a high level of community transmission of COVID-19, the county will again offer free COVID-19 testing events twice monthly to give residents an additional option for free testing. more>>
September 2, 2021
CENTRAL SHENANDOAH HEALTH DISTRICT MOVING ALL VACCINE SCHEDULING TO VASE+ PLATFORM
(STAUNTON, Va.) — Effective September 6, 2021, the Central Shenandoah Health District will move all online vaccine scheduling from PrepMod to VASE+. Anyone scheduling an appointment at a clinic on or after September 6 will be required to use the new VASE+ platform. more>>
August 31, 2021
VDH: COVID-19 TESTING IS WIDELY AVAILABLE
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. — The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) reminds everyone that many locations are available throughout the region and across the Commonwealth for individuals seeking COVID-19 testing. Testing demand has recently increased across the western region, as cases of COVID-19 are rising due to the more contagious Delta variant. more>>
August 27, 2021
Military Circle Mall Regional Site Continues Both COVID19 Vaccination and Community Testing Opportunities Next Week
(Norfolk-Va.) – Following a robust response to the first COVID-19 community testing event at the Military Circle Mall (MCM), where 119 individuals were tested, the Virginia Department of Health will be providing testing opportunities each week through the month of September and possibly beyond. more>>
August 25, 2021
Loudoun County to Open New COVID-19 Vaccination Site in Sterling September 4
(Loudoun, Va.) The Loudoun County Health Department will begin operating a COVID-19 vaccination site at Sterling Elementary School on Saturday, September 4, 2021. The new vaccination site is located at 200 West Church Road in Sterling. more>>
August 20, 2021
COVID-19 Testing Offered at the Military Circle Mall Next Week – Vaccination Clinics Also Continue
(Norfolk, Va.) – With the steady increase of COVID-19 cases across Hampton Roads, public health officials are announcing this week that they are adding a day for COVID-19 testing at the Military Circle Mall (located at 880 N Military Highway). This clinic will be separate from ongoing vaccination clinics at the MCM. more>>
August 19, 2021
Norfolk Health Department Offers Free COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccines at Maury High School
(NORFOLK, Va.) – The Norfolk Department of Public Health is offering free COVID-19 vaccines on Wednesday, Aug. 25 from 4:30 – 6 p.m. at Maury High School, at 322 Shirley Drive in Norfolk. more>>
August 19, 2021
COVID-19 CHILD DEATH IN RICHMOND/HENRICO AREA
RICHMOND, VA – Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) received notice of a recent death of a child caused by COVID-19. The child was between the ages of 0-9. The death will be reflected on the Virginia Department of Health’s COVID-19 dashboard tomorrow. To protect the privacy of the child’s family, RHHD will not be releasing any further details. more>>
August 16, 2021
What You Need to Know Now About Additional Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine
(Loudoun, VA) — Virginia is now offering a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine to people who received two doses of either Pfizer or Moderna and are moderately and severely immunocompromised. more>>
August 13, 2021
PITTSYLVANIA/DANVILLE HEALTH DISTRICT HOLDS COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC AT AVERETT UNIVERSITY
(DANVILLE, Va.) – The Virginia Department of Health’s Pittsylvania/Danville Health District and Averett University, with the support of local COVID-19 response partners, will hold a COVID-19 vaccination clinic Saturday, August 21 at Averett University Student Center, 204 Woodland Drive in Danville. more>>
August 13, 2021
Free COVID-19 Vaccinations August 17 and August 19 at Military Circle Mall
(Norfolk-Va.) – With the continued rise in COVID-19 cases and the spread of the Delta Virus across the Commonwealth, public health officials urge residents to get vaccinated as soon as possible to prevent further spread of illness. more>>
August 12, 2021
Piedmont Health District Hosts COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in Blackstone
(CREWE, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health’s Piedmont Health District is hosting a mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Blackstone on Friday, August 20 from 3 to 7 p.m. more>>
August 12, 2021
Pittsylvania-Danville Health District Urges Attendees of Recent School Board Meeting to Monitor their Health
(Danville, Va.) — The Pittsylvania-Danville Health District (PDHD) is investigating potential exposures to COVID-19 after identifying a positive case at the Pittsylvania County School Board meeting Tuesday, August 10. The health department is advising anyone in attendance at the School Board meeting on August 10 to self-monitor for symptoms through August 24. more>>
August 10, 2021
VIRGINIA’S ONLINE COVID-19 DATA NOW INCLUDE VIRGINIANS WHO WERE VACCINATED IN TENNESSEE
(RICHMOND) – Today, the Virginia Department of Health’s (VDH) online COVID-19 dashboards have incorporated vaccination data from jurisdictions in Tennessee. Virginians who received vaccinations in Tennessee that were not reported through the Virginia Immunization Information System are now included in the locality and statewide dashboards at www.vdh.virginia.gov. more>>
August 6, 2021
Piedmont Health District Hosts COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in Amelia
(FARMVILLE, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health’s Piedmont Health District is hosting a mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Amelia County on Friday, August 13 from 1 to 5 p.m. more>>
August 5, 2021
Chesterfield Health District is Reminding Residents to Get Vaccinated as COVID-19 Delta Variant Spreads
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — The Chesterfield Health District is reminding residents to get vaccinated and wear face coverings while in public indoor settings as COVID-19 case numbers rise as a result of the Delta variant – including in Chesterfield County. more>>
August 4, 2021
VDH’s Central Region Reports an Increase in Outbreaks at Childcare Facilities and Summer Camps
(Richmond, VA) — The Virginia Department of Health’s (VDH) Central Region is reporting an increase in COVID-19 outbreaks in childcare facilities and summer camps as the Delta variant becomes more prevalent in the area. more>>
August 4, 2021
Cases, Hospitalizations Increasing as Delta Variant Spreads in Mount Rogers Health District
(Marion, Va.) – Mount Rogers Health District is seeing increases in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations due to the delta variant. more>>
August 4, 2021
VDH Lifts Recreational Advisory for James River Due to Sewage Release; Recommends the Public Use Caution in Tuckahoe Creek Through the Week
(Richmond, VA) — The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is lifting the recreational advisory issued July 29 for the James River from Robious Landing Park in Chesterfield, Goochland, and Henrico counties to Belle Isle in the City of Richmond due to results from recent testing. more>>
August 3, 2021
Piedmont Health District Hosts COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in Nottoway
(CREWE, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health’s Piedmont Health District is hosting a mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Nottoway County on Tuesday, August 10 from 1 to 5 p.m. more>>
July 30, 2021
VDH Issues Update for Recreational Water Advisory in Tuckahoe Creek and Parts of the James River Due to Sewage Release
Public Advised to Continue to Avoid Contact with Contaminated Water
(Richmond, VA) — The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is issuing an update for the recreational water advisory issued July 29 for Tuckahoe Creek beginning at River Road, including the Eastern and Western Branches of Tuckahoe Creek, and the James River from Robious Landing Park in Chesterfield, Goochland, and Henrico counties to Belle Isle in the City of Richmond. more>>
July 30, 2021
RHHD RECOMMENDS MASK WEARING IN INDOOR GATHERING PLACES
RICHMOND, VA – Richmond and Henrico Health Districts now recommend everyone wear a mask indoors while around others who are not a part of their household, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status. more>>
July 29, 2021
Southside Health District Issues Additional Rabies Warning
(South Boston, Va.) — In order to protect the health of residents and visitors, the Southside Health District is issuing a notice about a suspected rabid skunk around Parker Avenue in South Boston. This warning is in addition to the notice issued on July 26 for a confirmed rabid skunk on or around Oakes Avenue, also in South Boston. more>>
July 29, 2021
VDH Issues Recreational Water Advisory for Tuckahoe Creek and Parts of the James River Due to Sewage Release
(Richmond, VA) — The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is issuing a recreational water advisory for all of Tuckahoe Creek beginning at River Road, including the Eastern and Western Branches of Tuckahoe Creek, and the James River from Robious Landing Park in Chesterfield, Goochland, and Henrico counties to Belle Isle in the City of Richmond. more>>
July 27, 2021
CRATER HEALTH DISTRICT ENCOURAGES BACK TO SCHOOL IMMUNIZATIONS
(Petersburg, Va.) — The Crater Health District (CHD) encourages families to make sure children are up to date on recommended vaccines regarding the upcoming 2021-2022 school year. more>>
July 26, 2021
COVID-19 Cases Increasing in Loudoun County; Health Officials Encourage Unvaccinated to Seek Vaccine
Health officials report that over the past month, the number of new cases of COVID-19 have increased significantly in Loudoun County, in Virginia and throughout the United States, fueled by the coronavirus Delta variant. more>>
July 26, 2021
Southside Health District Warns of Rabies Concerns
(South Boston, Va.) — In order to protect the health of residents and visitors, the Southside Health District is issuing a notice about a skunk that tested positive for rabies on or around Oakes Avenue in South Boston. more>>
July 23, 2021
Suffolk Health Department Confirms Bat Tested Positive for Rabies
The Suffolk Health Department received information July 23, 2021 that a bat tested positive for rabies. In this case, three children found the injured bat and out of curiosity handled it. more>>
July 23, 2021
Free COVID-19 Vaccinations July 27 and July 29 at Military Circle Mall
(Norfolk-Va.) – With the continued rise in COVID-19 cases across the Commonwealth, public health officials urge residents to become vaccinated as soon as possible to prevent further spread of illness. It’s not too late to get vaccinated. more>>
July 21, 2021
CRATER HEALTH DISTRICT HOSTS COMMUNITY INFORMATION TEAM TO PROMOTE COVID-19 VACCINES
(Petersburg, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health’s Crater Health District (CHD), in coordination with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA), has announced that the health district and localities will be hosting a Community Information Team. more>>
July 20, 2021
Lord Fairfax Health District Warns Residents of Rabies Risk
(Winchester, Va.) — On the morning of July 16, 2021, two bats were found dead on the sidewalk, on the 200 block of Darby Drive on the southeast side of Winchester. Both bats were collected and later tested positive for rabies, according to the Lord Fairfax Health District. more>>
July 16, 2021
Free COVID-19 Vaccinations July 20 and July 22 at Military Circle Mall
(Norfolk-Va.) – With a rise in COVID-19 cases across the Commonwealth, public health officials urge residents to become vaccinated as soon as possible to prevent further spread of illness. more>>
July 16, 2021
This is Our Shot: Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District Announces New Campaign to Encourage COVID-19 Vaccination
(Culpeper, VA.) – “I chose to get the vaccine because I don’t want to get sick.” “I got vaccinated for my grandchildren.” These are some of the voices you’ll hear in a new video series produced by the Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District. more>>
July 14, 2021
Updated Hours for COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at Dulles Town Center as of July 27; Clinic Closes Aug. 24
As demand for COVID-19 vaccine from Loudoun County continues to decrease and as more providers in the community continue to offer COVID-19 vaccine, Loudoun County is adjusting the hours of operation at its Dulles Town Center clinic effective Tuesday, July 27, 2021. In addition, the clinic will close permanently on the evening of Tuesday, August 24, 2021. more>>
July 14, 2021
OPPORTUNITIES FOR BACK TO SCHOOL VACCINES AND PHYSICALS THIS WEEK
RICHMOND, VA – Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) have partnered with area schools to offer vaccination and physicals to children so they can meet requirements and start the school year in health. more>>
July 13, 2021
Chesterfield Health District Hosts Community Information Team to Promote COVID-19 Vaccines
(Chesterfield, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health’s Chesterfield Health District (CHD), in coordination with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA), has announced that the health district and localities will be hosting a Community Information Team. more>>
July 10, 2021
WESTERN TIDEWATER HEALTH DISTRICT HOSTS COMMUNITY INFORMATION TEAM TO PROMOTE COVID-19 VACCINES
(Suffolk, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health’s Western Tidewater Health District (WTHD), in coordination with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA), has announced that the health district and localities will be hosting a Community Information Team starting July 9, 2021. more>>
July 9, 2021
THIS WEEKEND: CONCERTS AND COVID-19 VACCINES
RICHMOND, VA – Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) and community partners are offering COVID-19 vaccines at two concerts this weekend as part of the larger Summer of Vax effort. more>>
July 9, 2021
Prince William Health District COVID-19 Information Update
(Manassas, VA) – The vaccination efforts are winding down at the Prince William Health District (PWHD) Manassas Mall COVID-19 clinic due to the drop-off in demand for the vaccines. more>>
July 8, 2021
HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO HOST FREE COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS SATURDAY, JULY 10, 2021
(Virginia Beach, Va.) – The Virginia Beach Department of Public Health will host FREE Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination clinics Saturday, June 10, 2021. more>>
July 7, 2021
Chesterfield Health District Offers Two COVID-19 Vaccination Locations
(CHESTERFIELD, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health’s Chesterfield Health District reminds the public of two district-sponsored locations offering free COVID-19 vaccinations this month – Rockwood Vaccination Center and St. Augustine Catholic Church. more>>
June 29, 2021
Rappahannock Area Health District Reminds Families of Updated Immunization Requirements for Back to School; Provides Free Drive-thru Clinics
(Fredericksburg, Virginia) — The Rappahannock Area Health District (RAHD) is reminding families of changes to school immunization requirements effective July 1, 2021. more>>>
June 28, 2021
Free COVID-19 Vaccinations to Continue at Military Circle Mall
(Norfolk-Va.) – The Virginia Department of Health in collaboration with cities of Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth and Chesapeake will continue COVID-19 vaccinations at the Military Circle Mall, located at 880 N Military Highway in Norfolk. more>>
June 25, 2021
Local Health Districts Continue Additional Mobile Vaccination Clinics June 28 thru June 30
(Norfolk, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health’s local health districts, in coordination with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and other supporting partners, has announced the dates and locations of upcoming mobile vaccination clinics. more>>
June 25, 2021
VIRGINIA BEACH HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO HOST A FREE COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 2021
(Virginia Beach, Va.) – The Virginia Beach Department of Public Health will host a FREE COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 from 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at New Light Baptist Church, 5549 Indian River Rd, in Virginia Beach. more>>
June 25, 2021
Updated Mobile Vaccination Clinic Schedule for Central Virginia Health District
(LYNCHBURG, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health’s Central Virginia Health District, in coordination with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management and other supporting partners, has announced an updated list of dates and locations of mobile vaccination clinics scheduled through Tuesday, June 29. more>>
June 25, 2021
VIRGINIA BEACH HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO HOST A FREE COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC ON SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 2021
(Virginia Beach, Va.) – The Virginia Beach Department of Public Health will host a FREE COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Saturday, June 26, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to noon at New Jerusalem COGIC, 118 Bishop Thoroughgood Ave, in Virginia Beach. more>
June 23, 2021
Fox Picked Up for Rabies Testing in Cheshire Forest Neighborhood
(Chesapeake, Va.) – The Chesapeake Health Department recently sent a fox for rabies testing. In this case, the fox was located in the backyard pool of a resident in Chesapeake, Virginia on June 16, 2021. more>>
June 21, 2021
Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District Pivots COVID-19 Vaccine Strategy
(Culpeper, VA.) – The Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District (RRHD) will close the doors on the Germanna Community College mass vaccination site on June 24. more>>
June 21, 2021
Central Shenandoah Health District Hosts Community Information Team to Promote COVID-19 Vaccines
(STAUNTON, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health’s Central Shenandoah Health District (CSHD), in coordination with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA), has announced that the health district and localities will be hosting a Community Information Team starting June 22, 2021. more>>
June 18, 2021
Free COVID-19 Vaccinations to Resume at Military Circle Mall
(Norfolk-Va.) – The Virginia Department of Health in collaboration with cities of Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth and Chesapeake have organized a regional collaborative to resume COVID-19 vaccinations at the Military Circle Mall, located at 880 N Military Highway in Norfolk. more>>
June 18, 2021
Local Health Districts Continue Additional Mobile Vaccination Clinics Locations
(Norfolk, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health’s local health districts, in coordination with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and other supporting partners, has announced the dates and locations of upcoming mobile vaccination clinics. more>>
June 17, 2021
CENTRAL SHENANDOAH HEALTH DISTRICT OFFERS FREE COVID-19 VACCINES AT WORLD REFUGEE DAY
(STAUNTON, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health’s Central Shenandoah Health District, in coordination with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management and other supporting partners, will offer free COVID-19 vaccines to anyone ages 18 and up at World Refugee Day, Turner Pavilion, 228 South Liberty St. in Harrisonburg on Sunday, June 20. more>>
June 17, 2021
Updated Mobile Vaccination Clinic Schedule for Central Virginia Health District
(LYNCHBURG, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health’s Central Virginia Health District, in coordination with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management and other supporting partners, has announced an updated list of dates and locations of mobile vaccination clinics scheduled through Saturday, June 29. more>>
June 16, 2021
Mount Rogers Health District and Bristol State Liners Team Up For Free Tickets and More on Vaccine Night
(Marion, Va.) – The Bristol State Liners will give a free ticket, free popcorn, and a free soft drink to everyone who gets vaccinated at the upcoming Vaccine Night. Mount Rogers Health District will be on-site offering free Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines at DeVault Memorial Stadium on Wednesday, June 23 from 5:30 – 8 p.m. more>>
June 15, 2021
Drive-Through Johnson & Johnson COVID Vaccination Offered at Page County Health Department in Luray on Thursday, June 17
(Winchester, Va.) — The Lord Fairfax Health District will offer Johnson and Johnson COVID vaccination at no cost to the recipient, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., Thursday June 17, at the Page County Health Department, 75 Court Lane, Luray, VA. more>>
June 14, 2021
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CLOSES PORTIONS OF MONROE BAY AND ROSIER CREEK TO SHELLFISH HARVESTING
(RICHMOND, Va.)— The Virginia Department of Health announced today that portions of Monroe Bay and Mattox Creek in Westmoreland County are temporarily closed to shellfish harvesting due to a spill of raw sewage impacting water quality in the areas. more>>
June 14, 2021
Chesterfield Health District Opens COVID-19 Vaccination Center
(CHESTERFIELD, Va.) — Today, the Virginia Department of Health’s Chesterfield Health District opened the Rockwood Vaccination Center in the former Big Lots store at Rockwood Shopping Center, 10161 Hull Street Road in Midlothian. more>>
June 11, 2021
Mobile Vaccination Clinics Scheduled for Central Virginia Health District
(Lynchburg, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health’s Central Virginia Health District, in coordination with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and other supporting partners, has announced the dates and locations of mobile vaccination clinics scheduled through Saturday, June 19 in Lynchburg. more>>
June 11, 2021
Lord Fairfax Health District Warns Residents of Rabies Risk
(Winchester, Va.) — The Lord Fairfax Health District reports that there have been two separate encounters recently between pets and wild mammals, where the wild animals later tested positive for rabies. more>>
June 11, 2021
Local Health Districts Announce Additional Mobile Vaccination Clinic Locations
(Norfolk, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health’s local health districts, in coordination with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and other supporting partners, have announced the dates and locations of upcoming mobile vaccination clinics. more>>
June 10, 2021
Piedmont Health District Announces Additional Mobile Vaccination Clinics Locations
(FARMVILLE, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health’s Piedmont Health District, in coordination with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and other supporting partners, has announced the dates and locations of its second week of mobile vaccination clinics.
June 10, 2021
Community COVID-19 Vaccination Events Scheduled in Loudoun
(Leesburg, Va.) Several community events offering COVID-19 vaccine to members of the public are scheduled in Loudoun County over the next several weeks. more>>
June 9, 2021
Free Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccinations this Saturday Morning at Danville Mall
(DANVILLE, Va.) – The Virginia Department of Health’s Pittsylvania/Danville Health District, with the support of local COVID-19 response partners, will hold a vaccination clinic this Saturday, June 12 at the former JCPenney store at the Danville Mall, 499 Mall Drive in Danville. more>>
June 9, 2021
Information Update: Virtual Remembrance Ceremony for the +2,000 COVID-19 Deaths in Northern Virginia
(Manassas, VA) – Tonight’s virtual remembrance ceremony will honor and remember the more than 2,350 friends, neighbors and loved ones in Northern Virginia who have died since last March due to COVID-19. more>>
June 7, 2021
New Hours: COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic PWHD Manassas Mall
(Manassas, VA) – The new hours begin on Tuesday, June 8 for the PWHD Manassas Mall COVID-19 vaccine clinic. more>>
June 7, 2021
VDH Partners with Dollar General to Expand Access to COVID-19 Testing
(Richmond, Va.) —The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is partnering with Health and Human Services’ Increasing Community Access to Testing program to provide COVID-19 testing at no cost at select Dollar General store locations in Altavista, Williamsburg, and Norfolk. more>>
June 4, 2021
Eastern Region Health Departments Announces Mobile Vaccination Clinics Locations in Portsmouth and Newport News
(Norfolk, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health, in coordination with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and other supporting partners, has announced the dates and locations of its third week of mobile vaccination clinics. These clinics will be in the Portsmouth and Peninsula Health Districts. more>>
June 2, 2021
Prince William Mobile Clinics
(Manassas, VA) – If you are looking to get your 12-year-old, your high schooler or, yourself a Pfizer vaccine this weekend, check out these clinics. All COVID-19 vaccines are FREE. more>>
June 1, 2021
Mount Rogers Health District Offers COVID-19 Vaccines in Local Health Departments, Mobile Clinics
(Marion, Va.) – Mount Rogers Health District is transitioning COVID-19 vaccine efforts from large, fixed-site community clinics to local health department offices and mobile vaccine clinics. more>>
May 28, 2021
Eastern Region Health Departments Announces Mobile Vaccination Clinics Locations for the Week of June 1 thru June 5
(Norfolk, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health’s Health Districts, in coordination with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and other supporting partners, has announced the dates and locations of its second week of mobile vaccination clinics. These will be in the Chesapeake and Portsmouth Health Districts. more>>
May 27, 2021
Central Shenandoah Health District Announces Mobile Vaccination Clinic Schedules and Locations
(STAUNTON, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health’s Central Virginia Health District (CSHD), in coordination with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and other supporting partners, has announced the dates and locations of its first mobile vaccination clinics. more>>
May 27, 2021
AVOID RECREATION IN STEAMBOAT CREEK
( Norfolk, Va.)– Multiple federal, state and local agencies continue to respond and investigate the Steamboat Creek oil spill. The investigation found the source of the spill was due to an overfilled tanker truck on property located at 805 Ford Drive. more>>
May 27, 2021
Final Week for Free COVID-19 Testing in Prince William Health District
(Manassas, VA) – If you need a COVID-19 test, this is the final week that the FREE COVID-19 testing sites will operate in the Prince William Health District (PWHD). more>>
May 26, 2021
(UPDATE) Central Virginia Health District Announces Updated Mobile Vaccination Clinic Schedules and Locations
(LYNCHBURG Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health’s Central Virginia Health District, in coordination with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and other supporting partners, has announced updated schedules and locations for an ongoing series of mobile vaccination clinics. more>>
May 26, 2021
Mount Rogers Health District Director Testifies Before Congress on COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence
(Marion, Va) – Dr. Karen Shelton, MD director of the Mount Rogers Health District and acting director of the Lenowisco and Cumberland Plateau Health Districts will testify May 26 at 11 a.m. before the House Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee at a hearing entitled, “A Shot at Normalcy: Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence.” more>>
May 25, 2021
(UPDATE) PITTSYLVANIA/DANVILLE HEALTH DISTRICT ANNOUNCES UPDATED MOBILE VACCINATION CLINIC SCHEDULES AND LOCATIONS
(DANVILLE, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health’s Pittsylvania/Danville Health District, in coordination with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and other supporting partners, has announced updated dates and locations for an ongoing series of mobile vaccination clinics. more>>
May 25, 2021
CENTRAL VIRGINIA HEALTH DISTRICT ANNOUNCES MOBILE VACCINATION CLINIC SCHEDULES AND LOCATIONS
(LYNCHBURG Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health’s Central Virginia Health District, in coordination with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and other supporting partners, has announced the dates and locations for an ongoing series of mobile vaccination clinics. more>>
May 25, 2021
(UPDATE) NEW RIVER HEALTH DISTRICT ANNOUNCES UPDATED MOBILE VACCINATION CLINIC SCHEDULES AND LOCATIONS
(CHRISTIANSBURG, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health’s New River Health District, in coordination with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and other supporting partners, has announced updated dates and locations for an ongoing series of mobile vaccination clinics. more>>
May 25, 2021
Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics in Prince William Health District
(Manassas, VA) – This week, there are two walk-up COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine clinics in Manassas. Both are hosted by the Mason and Partners (MAP) clinic. more>>
May 25, 2021
Diversity Richmond Offers COVID-19 Vaccine to the Community
(RICHMOND, Va.) – Diversity Richmond is holding a COVID-19 vaccination event Wednesday, May 25. Any adult ages 18+ can walk up to receive the Moderna vaccine between 9 – 11:30 a.m. and 1 – 3:30 p.m. more>>
May 25, 2021
Loudoun County Schedules Free COVID-19 Testing Events through June
(Loudoun, Va.) — Loudoun County will continue to hold free, drive-thru COVID-19 testing events through June. more>>
May 24, 2021
Eastern Region Health Departments Announces Mobile Vaccination Clinics Locations for This Week
(Norfolk, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health’s Health Districts, in coordination with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and other supporting partners, has announced the dates and locations of its first week of mobile vaccination clinics. These will be in the Western Tidewater Health District. more>>
May 21, 2021
Piedmont Health District Announces Additional Mobile Vaccination Clinics Locations
(FARMVILLE, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health’s Piedmont Health District, in coordination with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and other supporting partners, has announced the dates and locations of its second week of mobile vaccination clinics. more>>
May 21, 2021
Southside Health District Announces Additional Mobile Vaccination Clinics Locations
(BOYDTON, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health’s Southside Health District, in coordination with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and other supporting partners, has announced the two additional dates for its mobile vaccination clinics. more>>
May 21, 2021
FREE COVID-19 VACCINES Upcoming Mobile Clinics and Other Vaccine Locations
(Prince William, Va.) – MOBILE CLINICS: Sunday, May 23, Todos Super Market in Woodbridge is holding a Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine clinic. more>>
May 20, 2021
Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts Announce Mobile Vaccination Clinic Schedules and Locations
(ROANOKE, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health’s Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts, in coordination with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and other supporting partners, have announced the dates and locations of its first week of mobile vaccination clinics. more>>
May 20, 2021
Pittsylvania/Danville Health District Announces Mobile Vaccination Clinic Schedules and Locations
(DANVILLE, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health’s Pittsylvania/Danville Health District, in coordination with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and other supporting partners, has announced the dates and locations of its first week of mobile vaccination clinics. more>>
May 20, 2021
West Piedmont Health District Announces Mobile Vaccination Clinic Schedules and Locations
(MARTINSVILLE, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health’s West Piedmont Health District, in coordination with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and other supporting partners, has announced the dates and locations of its first week of mobile vaccination clinics. more>>
May 20, 2021
New River Health District Announces Mobile Vaccination Clinic Schedules and Locations
(CHRISTIANSBURG, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health’s New River Health District, in coordination with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and other supporting partners, has announced the dates and locations of its first week of mobile vaccination clinics. more>>
May 19, 2021
Parents: Looking for a COVID-19 Vaccine for your Adolescent?
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA – Mason and Partners (MAP) will be holding a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination clinic tomorrow at the Manassas Park Community Center. Plus, will the PWHD Community Engagement Team be visiting your neighborhood next? more>>
May 19, 2021
Prince William Health District COVID Testing 5/24 – 29
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA – Free COVID-19 testing is available for anyone who lives or works in Prince William County, the City of Manassas, or the City of Manassas Park. more>>
May 17, 2021
Prince William Health District Information Update
(Manassas, VA) – The Mason and Partners (MAP) clinic in Manassas Park is hosting two walk-up Pfizer vaccine clinics. more>>
May 14, 2021
New River Health District Holds Final Large COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic, May 18 at Virginia Tech’s Lane Stadium
(CHRISTIANSBURG, Va.) — The New River Health District (Virginia Department of Health) will hold a final large-scale COVID-19 vaccine clinic Tuesday, May 18 at Virginia Tech’s Lane Stadium, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thereafter, the district will switch to a series of smaller, local vaccine events. more>>
May 14, 2021
Piedmont Health District Announces Mobile Vaccination Clinics Locations for Next Week
(FARMVILLE, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health’s Piedmont Health District, in coordination with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and other supporting partners, has announced the dates and locations of its first week of mobile vaccination clinics. more>>
May 14, 2021
Central Shenandoah to Begin Vaccinating Those 12-15 Following Federal Approval of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for Adolescents
(Staunton, Va.) — Central Shenandoah Health District began vaccinating those aged 12-15 today, May 14, following federal approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents. more>>
May 14, 2021
Southside Health District to Open Mobile Vaccination Clinics
(FARMVILLE, Va.) — Beginning May 25, the Virginia Department of Health’s Southside Health District, in coordination with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and other supporting partners, will begin to offer free COVID-19 vaccines in a series of smaller and more local clinics, primarily in rural and underserved areas where vaccine access can be challenging. more>>
May 13, 2021
Loudoun County to Begin Vaccinating Adolescents Ages 12-15; Streamlines Appointment-Making Process
(Loudoun, Va.) – The Loudoun County Health Department will begin offering COVID-19 vaccinations by appointment to adolescents ages 12 to 15 on Thursday, May 13, 2021, following approval by the Virginia Department of Health (VDH). Vaccinations are free of charge for everyone regardless of immigration or health insurance status. more>>
May 13, 2021
NOW 12 to 15-YEAR-OLDS CAN GET VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19
(Prince William, Va.) – Starting today, 12- to 15-year-olds in the Prince William Health District can get a vaccination against COVID-19 using the Pfizer vaccine. more>>
May 12, 2021
CHILDREN AGES 12-15 CAN NOW RECEIVE PFIZER COVID-19 VACCINE
RICHMOND, VA – Following the FDA’s Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) and the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendation to utilize the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12-15, Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) are now expanding their COVID-19 vaccination efforts to include anyone ages 12 and up. more>>
May 12, 2021
SKUNK TESTS POSITIVE FOR RABIES IN DISPUTANTA
(Prince George, Va.)- A young black and white skunk tested positive for rabies in Prince George County. The skunk bit a dog in an unprovoked attack on Friday, May 7, 2021. more>>
May 12, 2021
Piedmont Health District to Open Mobile Vaccination Clinics
(FARMVILLE, Va.) — Beginning next week, the Virginia Department of Health’s Piedmont Health District, in coordination with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and other supporting partners, will begin to offer free COVID-19 vaccines in a series of smaller and more local clinics, primarily in rural and underserved areas where vaccine access can be challenging. more>>
May 12, 2021
ALL PUBLIC RHHD COVID-19 VACCINATION EVENTS NOW ACCEPT WALK-UPS
RICHMOND, VA – Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) are now offering COVID-19 vaccines to any vaccine-eligible person who walks up at a vaccination event. more>>
May 12, 2021
SHINGLE CREEK AND UPPER NANSEMOND RIVER SEWAGE RELEASE ADVISORY LIFTED
(SUFFOLK, Va.)— The Virginia Department of Health is no longer recommending an abundance of caution when recreating in the vicinity of Shingle Creek and from its confluence with the Nansemond River (below Route 32 and Main Street) to the confluence of the Western Branch of the Nansemond River (near Sack Point), located in the City of Suffolk, Virginia. more>>
May 10, 2021
Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District Offers COVID-19 Vaccinations
(Culpeper, VA.) – The Rappahannock Rapidan Health District (RRHD) has Moderna vaccine available for COVID-19 vaccinations Thursday, May 13 and Friday, May 14 at Germanna Community College, 18121 Technology Drive, Culpeper. more>>
May 10, 2021
Lord Fairfax Health District Offers Free Community Testing at Frederick Douglass Park in Winchester, Wednesday May 12
(Winchester, Va.) – The Virginia Department of Health’s Lord Fairfax Health District is pleased to offer a free community COVID-19 testing event at Frederick Douglass Park, between North Kent Street and Smithfield Avenue in Winchester, Wednesday May 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. more>>
May 6, 2021
VDH URGES CAUTION DUE TO ONGOING SEWAGE RELEASE IN POUND RIVER, FROM TOWN OF POUND TO RT. 619 AT POUND RIVER BRANCH OF FLANNAGAN RESERVOIR
(POUND, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health is recommending an abundance of caution for people and pets when recreating in the Pound River (including swimming, wading, kayaking and tubing) in Dickenson and Wise Counties due to an ongoing sewage release from the Town of Pound wastewater treatment plant. more>>
May 5, 2021
Mount Rogers Health District Offers Vaccine Clinics in Marion
(Marion, Va.) – The Mount Rogers Health District will hold a Johnson & Johnson clinic Saturday, May 8 at Marion Senior High School. The health district will also hold ongoing Moderna vaccine clinics on Tuesdays in May from 12-3 p.m. at the Marion VFW. more>>
May 5, 2021
J&J Vaccine Available at VSU Community Vaccination Clinic
(CHESTERFIELD, Va.) — Starting tomorrow, May 6, the Virginia Department of Health’s Chesterfield Health District (CHD) is offering the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at the Community Vaccination Clinic at Virginia State University (VSU). more>>
May 5, 2021
Mount Rogers Health District, Bristol Public Library Host Vaccine Clinics
(Marion, Va.) – The Mount Rogers Health District and Bristol Public Library will host a Moderna vaccine clinic on each Thursday in May from 12-3 p.m. for community members. more>>
May 3, 2021
Pfizer is the only COVID-19 Vaccine Approved for Anyone 16 and Older
On Tuesday, May 4, the MAP Clinic will use the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. The clinic starts at 8 a.m., and the last appointment is expected to be at 2:30 p.m. more>>
May 4, 2021
Chesterfield Health District Offering COVID-19 Vaccines to Walk-Ins
(CHESTERFIELD, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health’s Chesterfield Health District (CHD) is offering the COVID-19 vaccine to anyone 16 and older at the Community Vaccination Clinic at Virginia State University (VSU). more>>
May 1, 2021
VDH URGES CAUTION DUE TO SEWAGE RELEASE TO SHINGLE CREEK,
AND FROM CONFLUENCE OF SHINGLE CREEK TO WESTERN BRANCH OF THE NANSEMOND RIVER
(SUFFOLK, Va.)— The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is recommending an abundance of caution when recreating in the vicinity of Shingle Creek and from its confluence with the Nansemond River (below Route 32 and Main Street) to the confluence of the Western Branch of the Nansemond River (near Sack Point), located in the City of Suffolk, Virginia, until further notice. more>>
April 29, 2021
You no Longer have to Pre-Register with the State for COVID-19 Vaccine
Simply visit vase.vdh.virginia.gov and schedule your vaccination appointment with the Prince William Health District (PWHD). more>>
April 26, 2021
Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District Offers COVID-19 Vaccinations
(Culpeper, VA.) – The Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District (RRHD) has vaccine available for COVID-19 vaccinations (Moderna), this Tuesday, April 27 and Wednesday, April 28 at Germanna Community College, 18121 Technology Drive, Culpeper. more>>
April 26, 2021
Easier Options to Schedule a COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment
RICHMOND, VA – Starting Monday, April 26 at 10 a.m., Richmond and Henrico residents are able to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment for RHHD events without pre-registering. more>>
April 22, 2021
Get Your COVID-19 Vaccination at Upcoming Danville Clinics
(DANVILLE, Va.) – The Virginia Department of Health’s Pittsylvania/Danville Health District, with the support of local response partners, will hold vaccination clinics Friday and Saturday, to provide Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to everyone ages 18 and up. more>>
April 22, 2021
Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District Offers COVID-19 Vaccinations
(Culpeper, VA.) – Virginia has moved to Phase 2 for COVID-19 vaccinations. All residents age 16 and older (Pfizer) and 18 and older (Moderna) are now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine. “This is an important step in our effort to vaccinate more and more people and put this pandemic behind us,” said Dr. Colin Greene, acting Health Director. As part of this effort, the Rappahannock Rapidan Health District (RRHD) is scheduling COVID-19 vaccinations on Tuesday, April 27 and Wednesday, April 28 at Germanna Community College (Moderna first dose). more>>
April 22, 2021
Prince William Health District Community Engagement — COVID-19 Vaccine Outreach Events
Prince William County, VA – Friday, April 23, from 1 to 6 p.m., there is a Community Engagement Booth located at 1364 E Longview Drive Woodbridge, VA 22192. more>>
April 21, 2021
LENOWISCO Health District Encourages Residents to Schedule COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments
(Wise, Va.) – The LENOWISCO Health District encourages all residents age 16 and over to schedule an appointment for their COVID-19 vaccine. more>>
April 21, 2021
Cumberland Plateau Health District Encourages Residents to Schedule COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments
(Lebanon, Va.) – The Cumberland Plateau Health District encourages all residents age 16 and over to schedule an appointment for their COVID-19 vaccine. more>>
April 20, 2021
Mount Rogers Health District Encourages Residents to Schedule COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments
(Marion, Va.) – The Mount Rogers Health District encourages all residents 16 and over to schedule an appointment for their COVID-19 vaccine. more>>
April 18, 2021
Central Shenandoah Health District Moves COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Scheduling to Public Website
(Staunton City, Augusta County, Va.) — Beginning, Monday, April 19, Central Shenandoah Health District (CSHD) is transitioning the COVID-19 vaccine clinic appointment process from invitation-only to public scheduling. more>>
April 15, 2021
VDH and VDEM Open Community Vaccination Clinic in Nottoway
(BLACKSTONE, Va.) –The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM), in partnership with the Virginia National Guard (VNG), will open a Community Vaccination Clinic (CVC) in Nottoway April 19 to administer COVID-19 vaccinations at the VNG Armory in Blackstone. more>>
April 14, 2021
Online Self-Scheduling for COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Now Available in the New River Health District
(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) – COVID-19 vaccine appointments are available Thursday in Blacksburg and Friday in Christiansburg to anyone ages 18 and up, and the New River Health District (NRHD) now offers an online self-scheduling tool to enable those who live and work in the New River Valley to make their appointment to receive a vaccine. more>>
April 14, 2021
Roanoke City & Alleghany Health Districts Vaccine Clinic on April 15 to Allow Walk-Up Registrations from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
(ROANOKE, VA) – Due to sufficient supplies of COVID-19 vaccine, the Roanoke City & Alleghany Health Districts (RCAHD) invite any member of the general public to get vaccinated at the Berglund Center on Thursday, April 15. more>>
April 13, 2021
Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts Move to Covid-19 Vaccination Phase 2
(Newport News, Va.) The Virginia Department of Health’s Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts (HPHD) will begin to vaccinate the general public beginning on April 14, 2021. more>>
April 13, 2021
VDH Pauses the use of Johnson and Johnson Vaccine: Metz Middle School Vaccine Clinic Now using Pfizer Vaccine
The vaccine clinics taking place today (Tuesday) and tomorrow (Wednesday) at Metz Middle School in Manassas City will now be using Pfizer vaccine. more>>
April 13, 2021
Loudoun Pauses Use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
The Loudoun County Health Department will pause its use of the single-dose Johnson and Johnson (J&J) vaccine immediately in accordance with the Virginia Department of Health’s announcement this morning. As of this morning, approximately 2,840 people were scheduled to receive J&J vaccine at Loudoun County’s vaccination clinic on Saturday, April 17, 2021. The Health Department will replace the J&J vaccine with Pfizer vaccine for this Saturday’s clinic. more>>
April 13, 2021
Richmond Henrico Health Districts Pause All Johnson & Johnson Vaccinations
(Richmond, Va.) – Today the CDC and FDA released a joint statement recommending a pause in the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine out of an abundance of caution due to six reported U.S. cases of a rare and severe type of blood clot in individuals after receiving the vaccine. To date, more than 6.8 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine have been administered in the U.S. Following guidance from the FDA, CDC, and the Virginia Department of Health, the Richmond and Henrico Health Districts will pause all use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine until further notice. more>>
April 12, 2021
Mount Rogers Health District to Hold Johnson & Johnson Mass Vaccination Clinic
(Marion, Va.) — The Mount Rogers Health District will hold a 1,000-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccination clinic Saturday, April 17 at the Marion Senior High School in Marion. more>>
April 9, 2020
RACCOON TESTS POSITIVE FOR RABIES IN SURRY
(Surry, Va.)- A greyish brown and black North American raccoon has tested positive for rabies in Surry County. more>>
April 9, 2021
Western Tidewater Health District Expands COVID-19 Vaccination to “Phase 2” Recipients
(Suffolk, Va.) – The Western Tidewater Health District (WTHD) is expanding COVID-19 vaccinations to Phase 2 on Monday April 12. Persons 16 or older who work or reside in this district will be eligible to receive the vaccine. more>>
April 9, 2021
Portsmouth Health District Will Expand COVID-19 Vaccination to “Phase 2” Recipients
(Portsmouth, Va.) – Portsmouth Health District is expanding COVID-19 vaccinations to Phase 2 on Monday, April 12. more>>
April 9, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccines Open to All Ages 16+ in Richmond Area
RICHMOND, VA – Richmond and Henrico Health Districts, Chesterfield Health District, and Chickahominy Health District are all moving into Phase 2 of our COVID-19 vaccinations. more>>
April 8, 2021
Crater Health District Expands COVID-19 Vaccination to “Phase 1c” Recipients
(Petersburg, Va.)- The Crater Health Department (CHD) will begin to vaccinate those who qualify for Phase 1c beginning on Thursday, April 8. more>>
April 8, 2021
Central Shenandoah Health District Will Move to Phase 2 on Friday, April 9
(Staunton City, Augusta County, Va.) — Beginning Friday, April 9, the Central Shenandoah Health District (CSHD) will expand COVID-19 vaccination efforts to Phase 2. more>>
April 8, 2021
New River Health District Moves to Phase 2 Today
(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) – The New River Health District will begin providing COVID-19 vaccinations to those in Phase 2 today. more>>
April 7, 2021
Rappahannock Area Health District Moves to Phase 2 for COVID-19 Vaccinations
(Fredericksburg, Va.) – The Virginia Department of Health’s Rappahannock Area Health District (RAHD) will expandCOVID-19 vaccination efforts to Phase 2 beginning Friday, April 9, 2021. move>>
April 6, 2021
Far Southwest Virginia Health Districts Move into COVID-19 Vaccination Phase 2
(Marion, Va.) – Mount Rogers Health District, Cumberland Plateau Health District, and Lenowisco Health District are moving into Phase 2 of COVID-19 vaccination on Wednesday, April 7. more>>
April 6, 2021
Health officials have confirmed the presence of rabies in the 100 Block of Longstreet Ave. in the City of Fredericksburg
A stray cat which had bitten a human was confirmed positive for rabies on April 2, 2021. The cat was collected from the 100 Block of Longstreet Ave… in the City of Fredericksburg on March 31, 2021. more>>
April 5, 2021
Operation Vaccinate the Peninsula Moves to 1c for COVID-19 Vaccination
(Newport News, Va.) Effective Monday, April 5, the Virginia Department of Health’s Peninsula and Hampton Health Districts will move into 1c COVID-19 vaccinations. more>>
April 5, 2021
Loudoun Expands COVID-19 Vaccinations to Include All Essential Workers in Virginia’s Phase 1c Group
(LOUDOUN, Va.) The Loudoun County Health Department is announcing that effective today, Monday, April 5, 2021, Loudoun County will expand COVID-19 vaccination opportunities to include all people who are in the Virginia Department of Health’s Phase 1c priority group, which includes people in 13 additional categories of front-line essential workers. more>>
April 2, 2021
Piedmont Health District Will Expand COVID-19 Vaccination to “Phase 1c” Recipients
(FARMVILLE, Va.) — Effective Monday, April 5, the Virginia Department of Health’s Piedmont Health District will move into 1c COVID-19 vaccinations. more>>
April 2, 2021
Pittsylvania/Danville and Southside Health Districts Expand Phase 2 COVID-19 Vaccinations
(DANVILLE, Va.) – The Virginia Department of Health’s Pittsylvania/Danville Health District (PDHD) and Southside Health District (SSHD) will expand vaccination efforts to Phase 2. more>>
April 2, 2021
Roanoke City & Alleghany Health Districts to Expand to Phase 2 (General Population) Recipients April 5
(ROANOKE, VA) — Based on the current demand and increasing supply of COVID-19 vaccine, the Roanoke City & Alleghany Health Districts will begin to invite pre-registered RCAHD citizens in Phase 2 (General Population) to make vaccination appointments next week, during the week of April 5. more>>
April 2, 2021
Lord Fairfax Health District Moves to Phase 2 for COVID-19 Vaccinations
(Winchester, Va.) – The Virginia Department of Health’s Lord Fairfax Health District will begin to vaccinate persons in Phase 2 Monday, April 5, while continuing to vaccinate anyone in Phases 1a, 1b, and 1c who registers to receive it. more>>
April 2, 2021
Portsmouth Health District Will Expand COVID-19 Vaccination to “Phase 1C” Recipients
(Portsmouth, Va.) – The Portsmouth Health District (PHD) announced today that the district will begin the transition to Phase 1c vaccinations today, and that all Portsmouth residents should be able to open to this group of essential workers. more>>
April 2, 2021
Eastern Shore Health District Will Expand COVID-19 Vaccination to Phase 2 Recipients
(Accomac, Va.) – Beginning Monday, April 5, the Virginia Department of Health’s Eastern Shore Health District (ESHD), in partnership with Eastern Shore Rural Health System, Inc. (ESRHS) and Riverside Medical Group (Riverside), will open up COVID-19 vaccines to our entire Eastern Shore of VA population. more>>
April 2, 2021
Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District Moves to Phase 2 for COVID-19 Vaccinations
(Warrenton, Va.) – The Virginia Department of Health’s Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District will begin to vaccinate persons in Phase 2 Monday, April 5, while continuing to vaccinate anyone in Phases 1a, 1b, and 1c who registers to receive it. more>>
April 2, 2021
Western Tidewater Health District Will Expand COVID-19 Vaccination to “Phase 1C” Recipients
(Suffolk, Va.) – The Western Tidewater Health District (WTHD) announced today that it districts will begin the transition to Phase 1c vaccinations this week, and that all residents should be able to open to this group of essential workers. more>>
April 2, 2021
Norfolk Department of Public Health Will Expand COVID-19 Vaccination to “Phase 1c and Phase 2” Recipients
(Norfolk, Va.) — The Norfolk Department of Public Health (NDPH) will expand COVID-19 vaccination clinics to those who are eligible in Phase 1c beginning on Friday, April 2, 2021. In addition, the Norfolk Health district will offer vaccinations to all Norfolk residents ages 16 and up on Sunday, April 4, 2021. more>>
April 1, 2021
Central Shenandoah Health District Will Expand COVID-19 Vaccination to “Phase 1c” Recipients
(Staunton, Va.) — Beginning, Friday, April 2, the Central Shenandoah Health District (CSHD) will expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to include persons in Phase 1c. more>>
April 1, 2021
Virginia Beach Opens Vaccinations to Residents in Phase 1c
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (April 1, 2021) — Individuals who qualify for Phase 1c and have pre-registered are now being invited to schedule vaccination appointments and the Virginia Beach Department of Public Health (VBDPH) expects to transition to Phase 2 soon. more>>
April 1, 2021
Roanoke City & Alleghany Health Districts Expands to Phase 1c Recipients
(ROANOKE, VA) — The Virginia Department of Health’s Roanoke City & Alleghany Health Districts (RCAHD) will begin to vaccinate essential workers in Phase 1c beginning on April 2, 2021. more>>
March 31, 2021
Chesterfield Health District Will Expand COVID-19 Vaccination to “Phase 1c” Recipients
(CHESTERFIELD, Va.) — Effective Thursday, April 1, the Virginia Department of Health’s Chesterfield Health District (CHD) will move into 1c COVID-19 vaccinations. more>>
March 31, 2021
Chickahominy Health District Expanding COVID-19 Vaccination to Include Phase 1C
(Ashland, Va.) — Effective April 1, the Virginia Department of Health’s Chickahominy Health District (CHD) will expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to include community members who are part of the priority group 1c. more>>
March 31, 2021
Richmond Henrico Health District Schedules Vaccine Appointments for Phase 1c Eligible
RICHMOND, VA – Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) are scheduling the first round of Phase 1c eligible individuals for their vaccine events. more>>
March 31, 2021
Chesapeake Health Department Expands COVID-19 Vaccination to “Phase 1c”
CHESAPEAKE – The Chesapeake Health Department (CHD) will begin to vaccinate those who qualify for Phase 1c beginning on Wednesday, March 31. more>>
March 29, 2021
Rappahannock Area Health District Seeing Increases in COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations; Urges Residents to Continue to Follow Precautions
(Fredericksburg, Va.) – The Rappahannock Area Health District (RAHD) is seeing increases in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and percent positivity, indicating an increase in community transmission of the disease. more>>
March 29, 2021
Three Rivers Health District Will Expand COVID-19 Vaccination to “Phase 1c” Recipients
(Middlesex County, Va.) The Virginia Department of Health’s Three Rivers Health District (TRHD) will begin to vaccinate essential workers in Phase 1c beginning on March 29, 2021. more>>
March 26, 2021
Cumberland Plateau and LENOWISCO Health Districts Move to Phase 1c on March 29
(Wise, Va.) – Cumberland Plateau and LENOWSICO Health Districts plan to move into Phase 1c of COVID-19 vaccination on March 29. more>>
March 26, 2021
Richmond and Henrico Health Districts to Receive 10,000 Johnson and Johnson Vaccines
RICHMOND, VA – Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) received notification that it will receive a shipment of 10,000 Johnson and Johnson (J&J) vaccines next week. more>>
March 25, 2021
West Piedmont Health District Moves to Phase 1c
(MARTINSVILLE, Va.) – The Virginia Department of Health’s West Piedmont Health District (WPHD) today announced that it will move into 1c COVID-19 vaccinations while continuing to inoculate residents in phases 1a and 1b. more>>
March 25, 2021
Central Virginia Health District Enters Phase 1c
(LYNCHBURG, V.A.)—Central Virginia Health District (CVHD) entered COVID-19 vaccination Phase 1c today. more>>
March 25, 2021
Mount Rogers Health District Prepares to Move into COVID-19 Vaccination Phase 1c; Asks Essential Workers to Pre-register
(Marion, Va.) – Mount Rogers Health District plans to move into Phase 1c of COVID-19 vaccination on March 29. more>>
March 24, 2021
Rappahannock Area Health District Moves to Phase 1C for COVID-19 Vaccinations
(Fredericksburg, Va.) – The Virginia Department of Health’s Rappahannock Area Health District (RAHD) will begin to vaccinate essential workers in Phase 1c beginning on Thursday, March 25, 2021. more>>
March 22, 2021
Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District Moves to Phase 1C for COVID-19 Vaccinations
(Culpeper, Va.) – The Virginia Department of Health’s Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District will now begin to vaccinate those in Phase 1c, while continuing to vaccinate anyone in Phase 1a and 1b who registers to receive it. more>>
March 19, 2021
Lord Fairfax Health District Moves to Phase 1C for COVID-19 Vaccinations
(Winchester, Va.) – The Virginia Department of Health’s Lord Fairfax Health District will now begin to vaccinate those in Phase 1c, while continuing to vaccinate anyone in Phase 1a and 1b who registers to receive it. more>>
March 18, 2021
Mount Rogers Health District Encourages Residents to Update Pre-registration, Reach out Regarding Vaccine Appointments
(Marion, Va.) – Mount Rogers Health District is asking all residents, even those who have already been vaccinated, to update their pre-registration information on vaccinate.virginia.gov, and asking some residents to reach out about appointments. more>>
March 17, 2021
EASIER COVID-19 VACCINE REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR SENIORS
RICHMOND, VA – Seniors ages 65 and older who live in Richmond City or Henrico County no longer have to wait for an email or phone call to schedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointment. more>>
March 16, 2021
Pittsylvania/Danville and Southside Health Districts Move to Phase 1C for COVID-19 Vaccines
(DANVILLE, Va.) – The Virginia Department of Health’s Pittsylvania/Danville Health District and Southside Health District will now begin to vaccinate those in Phase 1c, while continuing to vaccinate in Phase 1a and 1b. more>>
March 16, 2021
Eastern Shore Health District Will Expand COVID-19 Vaccination to “Phase 1C” Recipients
(Accomac, Va.) – Beginning Monday, March 16, the Virginia Department of Health’s Eastern Shore Health District (ESHD), in partnership with Eastern Shore Rural Health System, Inc. (ESRHS) and Riverside Medical Group (Riverside), will begin to provide COVID-19 vaccines to additional groups of recipients identified as Phase 1C. more>>
March 16, 2021
Cumberland Plateau and LENOWISCO Health Districts Will Post Available COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Online
(Wise, Va.) – The Cumberland Plateau and LENOWSICO Health Districts will begin posting available appointment slots for COVID-19 vaccine clinics on the health districts’ Facebook social media page 24 hours prior to a vaccine clinic. more>>
March 16, 2021
Peninsula and Hampton Health Districts, Localities and Health Systems Join Forces Under Operation Vaccinate the Peninsula
Newport News, VA– — Today, our regional healthcare community joined together to create Operation Vaccinate the Peninsula, a collaboration across local health districts, localities, and health systems on the Peninsula. more>>
March 15, 2021
Lenowisco Health District to Hold Mass Vaccination Event
(WISE, Va.) — The Lenowisco Health District will hold a 500-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccination clinic on Wednesday, March 17. more>>
March 12, 2021
Mount Rogers Health District Will Post Available COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Online
(Marion, Va.) – Mount Rogers Health District will begin posting available appointment slots for COVID-19 vaccine clinics on the health district website. more>>
March 10, 2021
Crater Health District Continues Partnership with Virginia State University
(Petersburg, Va.) – The Virginia Department of Health’s Crater Health District continues to collaborate with Virginia State University (VSU) and will hold a second dose COVID-19 vaccination clinic Saturday, March 13. more>>
March 9, 2021
Pittsylvania-Danville and Southside Health Districts Expand Phase 1b Vaccinations
(DANVILLE, Va.) — Starting today, more Phase 1b individuals in the Pittsylvania-Danville and Southside health districts are eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines. more>>
March 9, 2021
Piedmont Health District Holds Vaccination Clinic in Lunenburg County
(FARMVILLE, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health’s Piedmont Health District, in cooperation with Lunenburg County, will conduct a closed “point of dispensing” (POD) COVID-19 vaccination clinic Friday, March 12 at the Central High School, 131 K-V Road, Victoria. more>>
March 9, 2021
Pittsylvania/Danville Health District Holds 2nd Dose COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in Chatham
(DANVILLE, Va.) – The Virginia Department of Health’s Pittsylvania/Danville Health District, with the support of local COVID-19 response partners, will hold another vaccination clinic Saturday, March 13 at Chatham Middle School, 11650 US-29 in Chatham. more>>
March 9, 2021
Central Shenandoah Health District Will Post Available COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Online
(Staunton City, Augusta County, Va.) — On Sunday, March 7, the Central Shenandoah Health District started to offer appointment slots for COVID-19 vaccination clinics on the CSHD website. more>>
March 9, 2021
Pittsylvania/Danville Health District and Partners Hold 2nd COVID-19 Community Testing Event at Averett University, March 12
(DANVILLE, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health’s Pittsylvania/Danville Health District, Averett University and the Virginia Army National Guard will hold a second COVID-19 Community Testing Event on Friday, March 12 in Averett University’s Violet T. Frith Fine Arts Center, 150 Mountain View Ave. in Danville.
March 8, 2021
Richmond Region Health Districts Expand Phase 1b Vaccinations
(RICHMOND, Va.) — Starting March 8, more Phase 1b individuals in the Richmond metro area are eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines for COVID-19 vaccines. more>>
March 7, 2021
Walmart to Host Vaccination Clinic in the Piedmont Health District for Individuals in Phase 1b
(FARMVILLE, Va.) — Walmart, in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Health’s Piedmont Health District, will conduct closed COVID-19 vaccination clinics on Wednesday, March 10 and Thursday, March 11 at an off-site location at 2750 Layne Street, Farmville. more>>
March 6, 2021
NEW RIVER HEALTH DISTRICT RECEIVES NEW, SINGLE-DOSE COVID-19 VACCINES FOR THOSE AT HIGHEST RISK
(CHRISTIANSBURG, Va.) — The New River Health District (Virginia Department of Health) has received 5,000 doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Half of this allocation will go to pharmacies and other vaccination partners in the district, to be given to those ages 65 and up. more>>
March 5, 2021
NEW RIVER VALLEY PUBLIC HEALTH TASK FORCE HOSTS LIVE, VIRTUAL FORUM ON “STATE OF COVID-19 IN THE NRV,” MARCH 11
(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) – The New River Valley Public Health Task Force will host a live, virtual forum on the “State of COVID-19 in the New River Valley,” Thursday, March 11 at 6 p.m. more>>
March 4, 2021
PITTSYLVANIA/DANVILLE HEALTH DISTRICT HOLDS CLOSED COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC FOR 1st DOSES FRIDAY AT DANVILLE MALL
(DANVILLE, Va.) – The Virginia Department of Health’s Pittsylvania/Danville Health District, with the support of local COVID-19 response partners, will hold another vaccination clinic Friday, March 5 at the former J. C. Penney store on the Danville Mall campus, 499 Mall Drive in Danville. more>>
March 5, 2020
Case of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Reported in Southside Health District
(BOYDTON, Virginia) — The Southside Health District has confirmed a case of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) associated with COVID-19. The child has recovered. To protect privacy, no other patient information will be disclosed. more>>
March 5, 2021
NEW RIVER VALLEY PUBLIC HEALTH TASK FORCE HOSTS LIVE, VIRTUAL FORUM ON “STATE OF COVID-19 IN THE NRV,” MARCH 11
(CHRISTIANSBURG, Virginia) – The New River Valley Public Health Task Force will host a live, virtual forum on the “State of COVID-19 in the New River Valley,” Thursday, March 11 at 6 p.m. All area residents are invited to view this event, and to participate by submitting questions in advance. more>>
March 4, 2021
Crater Health District Continues COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts
(Petersburg, VA) Crater Health District (CHD) continues COVID-19 vaccination efforts in localities across the district. Collaborative and ongoing initiatives are under way to vaccinate those in Phases 1a and 1b who are most at risk. more>>
February 27, 2021
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REOPENS A PORTION OF THE LYNNHAVEN RIVER TO SHELLFISH HARVESTING
(RICHMOND, Va.) – The Virginia Department of Health announced today that the portions of the Lynnhaven River in Virginia Beach, closed to shellfish harvesting on February 6, 2021 due to a release of raw sewage impacting water quality in the area, have reopened effective Monday March 1, 2021. more>>
February 24, 2021
PITTSYLVANIA/DANVILLE HEALTH DISTRICT HOLDS 2nd DOSE COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC AT COMMUNITY MARKET
(DANVILLE, Va.) – The Virginia Department of Health’s Pittsylvania/Danville Health District, with the support of local COVID-19 response partners, will hold another vaccination clinic Friday, February 26 at the Danville Community Market, 629 Craghead St. in Danville. more>>
February 24, 2021
NEW RIVER HEALTH DISTRICT OFFERS 2ND DOSES OF COVID-19 VACCINE, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 AT RADFORD UNIVERSITY
(CHRISTIANSBURG, Va.) — The New River Health District will hold a second-dose vaccine clinic Saturday, February 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Radford University’s Dedmon Center, 101 University Drive in Radford. more>>
February 24, 2021
Mount Rogers Health District and Wythe County Community Hospital Announce Vaccine Clinic
(Marion, Va.) – Mount Rogers Health District is partnering with the Wythe County Community Hospital to offer vaccines to Virginia residents age 65 and older. more>>
February 23, 2021
Crater Health District COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Clinic Rescheduled
(Petersburg, Va.) – Crater Health District (CHD) is rescheduling the mass vaccination clinic to Friday, February 26, at Petersburg High School located at 3101 Johnson Road, Petersburg. more>>
February 22, 2021
Sussex and Surry Health Departments Extend Clinic Operational Hours
(Petersburg, Va.) – Crater Health District’s (CHD) plans to expand additional clinics are in progress at health departments throughout our localities. Sussex and Surry Health Departments will have expanded clinic operational hours on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays starting Monday, February 22, 2021. more>>
February 22, 2021
Cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Reported in the Metro-Richmond area
(RICHMOND, Va.) – Five confirmed cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) associated with COVID-19 have been identified in the Chickahominy, Chesterfield, and Richmond/Henrico health districts. more>>
February 19, 2021
Chesterfield Health District Reschedules COVID-19 Vaccine Second Dose Clinics Postponed Due to Inclement Weather
(CHESTERFIELD, Va.) – Due to inclement weather impacts on vaccination clinics scheduled on February 18, 19, and 20, the Chesterfield Health District is adjusting its COVID-19 second dose vaccination events during the week of February 22 to accommodate a large number of rescheduled appointments. more>>
February 18, 2021
PITTSYLVANIA/DANVILLE HEALTH DISTRICT HOLDS 2nd DOSE COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC
(DANVILLE, Va.) – The Virginia Department of Health’s Pittsylvania/Danville Health District, with the support of local COVID-19 response partners, will hold another vaccination clinic Saturday, January 23 at the Averett University E. Stuart James Grant North Campus, 707 Mt. Cross Road in Danville. more>>
February 18, 2021
CONFIRMATION OF COVID-19 VARIANT IN SOUTHWEST REGION IS A CALL FOR VIGILANCE
(CHRISTIANSBURG, Va.) – Today’s confirmation of the first case of the SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.351 in a resident of Southwest Virginia is a reminder of the need for increased vigilance in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. more>
February 18, 2021
Chesterfield Health District Postpones COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Due to Inclement Weather
(CHESTERFIELD, Va.) — Due to inclement weather, Chesterfield Health District (CHD) is postponing two second dose vaccination events that were scheduled for Friday, Feb. 19 and Saturday, Feb. 20 at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds. more>>
February 18, 2021
Crater Health District COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Postponed Due to Inclement Weather
(Petersburg, VA)- Crater Health District (CHD) is rescheduling two vaccination clinics- Dinwiddie site and Mass Vaccination Clinic site. more>>
February 17, 2021
Chesterfield Health District Postpones COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Due to Inclement Weather
(CHESTERFIELD, Va.) — Due to inclement weather, Chesterfield Health District (CHD) is postponing a second dose vaccination event scheduled for Thursday, February 18. more>>
February 16, 2021
Second Shot COVID Vaccination Clinic at Page County High School Postponed Due to Winter Weather
(Winchester, Va.) — The Lord Fairfax Health District (LFHD) is postponing its second-shot COVID vaccination clinic, originally scheduled for Friday, February 19 at Page County High School (PCHS), to Wednesday, March 3 at the same location. more>>
February 11, 2021
PITTSYLVANIA/DANVILLE HEALTH DISTRICT HOLDS FOURTH COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC FOR THOSE IN PHASES 1A AND 1B
(DANVILLE, Va.) – The Virginia Department of Health’s Pittsylvania/Danville Health District, in cooperation with Sovah Health-Danville, the City of Danville, Pittsylvania County, the Averett University and Danville Community College Schools of Nursing, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and Medical Reserve Corps volunteers, will conduct a closed “point of dispensing” (POD) COVID-19 vaccination clinic Saturday, February 13 at Chatham Middle School, 11650 US-29 in Chatham. more>>
February 9, 2021
Crater Health District Opens Unified COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center
PETERSBURG, VA – In an effort to increase capacity of the Crater Health District to place residents on the district’s COVID-19 Vaccine Waiting List, localities of the Crater Health District have opened COVID-19 Vaccination Call Centers. more>>
February 6, 2021
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CLOSES A PORTION OF THE LYNNHAVEN RIVER TO SHELLFISH HARVESTING
(RICHMOND, Va.)— The Virginia Department of Health announced today that a portion of the Lynnhaven River is closed to shellfish harvesting due to a sewage release. more>>
February 5, 2021
Norfolk Department of Health Provides Preregistration Guidelines for Residents
NORFOLK, VA –The Norfolk Department of Public Health (NDPH) advises residents to follow the proper steps to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at mass vaccination sites. more>>
February 5, 2021
PITTSYLVANIA/DANVILLE HEALTH DISTRICT HOLDS THIRD COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC FOR THOSE IN PHASES 1A AND 1B
(DANVILLE, Va.) – The Virginia Department of Health’s Pittsylvania/Danville Health District, in cooperation with Sovah Health-Danville, the City of Danville, Pittsylvania County, the Averett University and Danville Community College Schools of Nursing and Medical Reserve Corps volunteers, will conduct a closed “point of dispensing” (POD) COVID-19 vaccination clinic Saturday, February 6 at Cherrystone Missionary Baptist Association, 5551 Tom Fork Road in Ringgold. more>>
February 4, 2021
Second Shot COVID Vaccination Clinics, February 10 and 12, by Appointment Only, for those First Vaccinated at Boyce on January 11
(Winchester, Va.) — The Lord Fairfax Health District will provide no-cost second shot COVID vaccines, Monday, February 8 and Wednesday, February 10, 2021, for persons first vaccinated at Boyce Fire Hall on 11 January. more>>
January 28, 2021
Crater Health District COVID-19 Vaccination Update
Crater Health District (CHD) expands vaccinations to “Phase 1b” priority groups and is pleased to announce a new online pre-registration tool for COVID-19. more>>
January 28, 2021
Cumberland Plateau and LENOWISCO Health Districts COVID-19 Vaccine Update
(Wise, Va.) – LENOWISCO and Cumberland Plateau Health Districts’ residents can now complete an online survey that will place them on a waiting list for COVID-19 vaccine appointments. more>>
January 28, 2021
7,000 RICHMOND AREA SENIORS TO RECEIVE COVID-19 VACCINES THIS WEEKEND
RICHMOND, VA – Richmond area seniors are eligible to receive their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at one of three senior specific events happening January 29th-31st (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). more>>
January 27, 2021
PITTSYLVANIA/DANVILLE HEALTH DISTRICT OFFERS COVID-19 VACCINATION TO THOSE IN PHASES 1A AND 1B
(DANVILLE, Va.) – The Virginia Department of Health’s Pittsylvania/Danville Health District, in cooperation with Sovah Health-Danville, the City of Danville, Pittsylvania County and Averett University, will conduct a closed “point of dispensing” (POD) COVID-19 vaccination clinic Friday, January 29 at the Danville Community Market, 629 Craghead St. in Danville. more>>
January 27, 2021
Mount Rogers Health District Offers Online Waitlist for Vaccine Appointments
(Marion, Va.) – Mount Rogers Health District residents can now complete an online survey that will place them on a waiting list for COVID-19 vaccine appointments. more>>
January 26, 2021
If you Pre-Register for COVID-19 Vaccine, be sure to Receive and Respond to the Call-Back
(CHRISTIANSBURG, Va.) — The COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center serving the New River Valley Public Health Task Force reported recently that up to 50 percent of all return calls the center made to individuals to schedule vaccine appointments were not answered, or went directly to voice mail. more>>
January 26, 2021
Chesterfield Health District Launches Online Pre-Registration Tool for COVID-19 Vaccine
(CHESTERFIELD, Va.) — Today the Virginia Department of Health’s Chesterfield Health District announced an online tool for those individuals in Phase 1a or 1b who wish to pre-register to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. more>>
January 23, 2021
Cumberland Plateau and LENOWISCO Health Districts COVID-19 Vaccine Update
(Wise, Va.) – The Cumberland Plateau and LENOWISCO Health Districts will begin vaccinating those ages 65 and older starting Monday, January 25. However, vaccine supply continues to be very limited. more>>
January 22, 2021
West Piedmont Health District Opens Sign-Up for Phase 1b Vaccine
(MARTINSVILLE) — Beginning Monday, January 25, people in group 1b residing in the West Piedmont Health District (WPHD) may sign up for the COVID-19 vaccine. more>>
January 22, 2021
Mount Rogers Health District Expands Vaccination Population; Doses Remain Very Limited
(Marion, Va.) – Mount Rogers Health District will begin vaccinating those 65 and above starting Monday, January 25. more>>
January 22, 2021
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CLOSES A PORTION OF THE JAMES RIVER TO SHELLFISH HARVESTING
(RICHMOND, Va.)— The Virginia Department of Health announced today that a portion of the James River and selected tributaries will remain closed to shellfish harvesting through February 3, 2021. more>>
January 22, 2021
PITTSYLVANIA/DANVILLE HEALTH DISTRICT AND CITY OF DANVILLE LAUNCH ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION PORTAL FOR COVID VACCINE
(Danville, Va.) – The Virginia Department of Health’s Pittsylvania/Danville Health District, with the support of the City of Danville Information Technology Department, today announced an online portal for those who wish to pre-register to receive COVID-19 vaccine. more>>
January 22, 2021
Portsmouth Health District Will Expand COVID-19 Vaccination to “Phase 1b” Recipients
(Portsmouth, Va.) — Beginning, Tuesday, January 26, the Portsmouth Health District will conduct closed “point of dispensing” (POD) COVID-19 vaccination clinics specifically for “Phase 1b” priority groups. more>>
January 21, 2021
Norfolk Department of Public Health Will Expand COVID-19 Vaccination to “Phase 1b” Recipients
(Norfolk, Va.) — Beginning, Monday, January 25, 2021, the Norfolk Department of Public Health (NDPH) will expand COVID-19 vaccination clinics to those who are eligible in Phase 1b. more>>
January 21, 2021
Virginia Beach Health District Will Expand COVID-19 Vaccination to “Phase 1b” Recipients
(Virginia Beach, Va.) – Beginning, Monday, Jan. 25, the Virginia Beach Health District will move into Phase 1b of COVID-19 vaccinations. more>>
January 21, 2021
PITTSYLVANIA/DANVILLE HEALTH DISTRICT OFFERS COVID-19 VACCINATION TO AGES 65 AND OLDER
(Danville, Va.) – The Virginia Department of Health’s Pittsylvania/Danville Health District, in cooperation with Sovah Health-Danville, the City of Danville, Pittsylvania County and Averett University, will conduct a closed “point of dispensing” (POD) COVID-19 vaccination clinic Saturday, January 23 at the Averett University E. Stuart James Grant North Campus, 707 Mt. Cross Road in Danville. more>>
January 21, 2021
Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts Will Expand COVID-19 Vaccination to Priority “Phase 1b” Recipients
(Newport News, Va.) — Beginning, January 22, 2021, the Peninsula Health District will begin closed “points of dispensing” (PODs) COVID-19 vaccination clinics specifically for “Phase 1b” priority groups. more>>
January 20, 2021
WESTERN TIDEWATER HEALTH DISTRICT ENTERS PHASE 1B OF COVID-19 VACCINATION CAMPAIGN
The Western Tidewater Health District is excited to announce that next week it will move into Phase 1B of its COVID-19 vaccination campaign. more>>
January 20, 2021
CVHD Enters Phase 1b
Central Virginia Health District (CVHD) entered COVID-19 vaccination Phase 1b today and is working hard to vaccinate residents as quickly as possible. more>>
January 20, 2021
No-Cost COVID Vaccination Offered to Persons 65 and Older Page County High School – Friday, January 22
(Winchester, Va.) — The Page County Health Department, Lord Fairfax Health District, will offer no-cost COVID Vaccines, Friday, January 22 from 9 a.m. until 1p.m., at the Page County High School, 184 Panther Drive, Shenandoah, VA, to those 65 and older. more>>
January 20, 2021
WEST PIEDMONT HEALTH DISTRICT ENTERS PHASE 1B BUT VACCINE IS IN SHORT SUPPLY
The West Piedmont Health District entered COVID-19 vaccination Phase 1b today and has been working hard to get the vaccine to our residents as quickly as we can. more>>
January 18, 2021
Central Shenandoah Health District Will Expand COVID-19 Vaccination to “Phase 1b” Recipients
(Staunton City, Augusta County, Va.) — Beginning, Monday, January 18, the Central Shenandoah Health District (CSHD) will make available closed “point of dispensing” (POD) COVID-19 vaccination clinics specifically for “Phase 1b” priority groups. more>>
January 15, 2021
Rappahannock Area Health District Will Expand COVID-19 Vaccination to “Phase 1b” Recipients
(Fredericksburg, Va.) — Beginning, January 19, 2021, the Rappahannock Area Health District (RAHD) will begin conducting closed “point of dispensing” (POD) COVID-19 vaccination clinics specifically for “Phase 1b” priority groups. more>>
January 15, 2021
Pittsylvania-Danville and Southside Health Districts Will Expand COVID-19 Vaccination to “Phase 1b” Recipients
(DANVILLE, Va.) — Beginning Monday, January 18, the Pittsylvania-Danville and Southside health districts will begin conducting closed “point of dispensing” (POD) COVID-19 vaccination clinics specifically for “Phase 1b” priority groups. more>>
January 15, 2021
RHHD LAUNCH NEW PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS TO VACCINATE PHASE 1B
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Northam announced on Thursday, January 14th that individuals who are aged 65+ or have comorbidities will qualify to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in Phase 1b in Virginia. more>>
January 15, 2021
Blue Ridge Health District Will Expand COVID-19 Vaccination to “Phase 1b” Recipients
Beginning, Monday, January 18, the Blue Ridge Health District (BRHD) will expand vaccination to “Phase 1b” priority groups at closed “point of dispensing” (POD) COVID-19 vaccination clinics. more>>
January 15, 2021
Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District Will Expand COVID-19 Vaccination to “Phase 1b” Recipients
(Culpeper, Va.) — The Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District (RRHD) has begun conducting closed “point of dispensing” (POD) COVID-19 vaccination clinics specifically for “Phase 1b” priority groups. more>>
January 14, 2021
Piedmont Health District Will Expand COVID-19 Vaccination to “Phase 1b” Recipients
(Farmville, Va.) — Beginning, Tuesday, January 19, 2021, the Piedmont Health District Health District will activate its closed “point of dispensing” (POD) COVID-19 vaccination clinics for residents in the “Phase 1b” priority groups. more>>
January 13, 2021
Eastern Shore Health District Will Expand COVID-19 Vaccination to “Phase 1b” Recipients
(Accomac, Va.) – Beginning Wednesday, January 13, the Virginia Department of Health’s Eastern Shore Health District (ESHD), in partnership with Eastern Shore Rural Health System, Inc. (ESRHS) and Riverside Medical System (Riverside), will begin to provide COVID-19 vaccines to additional groups of recipients identified as “Phase 1b.” more>>
January 13, 2021
Richmond Area Health Districts to Begin Phase 1b Vaccinating
(RICHMOND, Va.) — The local health districts of the Richmond Metropolitan Area (Chesterfield, Chickahominy, Henrico, and Richmond) will begin expanding their COVID-19 vaccination campaigns to include some Phase 1b frontline essential workers on Monday, January 18. more>>
January 12, 2021
Central Shenandoah Health District COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Status
(Staunton, Virginia) — Central Shenandoah Health District (CSHD) is working to ensure the vaccination of the prioritized groups as defined by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and adopted by Virginia Disaster Medical Advisory Committee and the Vaccine Advisory Workgroup. more>>
January 12, 2021
Change of Location: No-Cost COVID Vaccination for Persons 75 and Older moved to Clarke County High School
(Winchester, Va.) — The Clarke County Health Department, Lord Fairfax Health District, is moving its previously scheduled offering of no-cost COVID Vaccines for persons 75 and older. more>>
January 12, 2021
Mount Rogers Health District and Wythe County Community Hospital Announce Partnership for Phase 1b Vaccination
(Marion, Va.) – Mount Rogers Health District is partnering with the Wythe County Community Hospital to offer vaccines to Virginia residents age 75 and older. more>>
January 11, 2021
NEW RIVER HEALTH DISTRICT ESTABLISHES COVID VACCINE HOTLINE
(CHRISTIANSBURG, Va.) — The Virginia Department of Health’s (VDH) New River Health District has activated a telephone hotline for questions about COVID-19 vaccine. more>>
January 11, 2021
LENOWISCO AND CUMBERLAND PLATEAU VACCINATION CLINICS FOR COVID-19 (UPDATE)
(LEBANON, Va.) – In order to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to local residents who are 75 years of age and older, the Virginia Department of Health’s local health districts will conduct vaccination sites at large community facilities, beginning January 13, 2021. more>>
January 8, 2021
New River Health District Will Expand COVID-19 Vaccination to “Phase 1b” Recipients
(CHRISTIANSBURG, Va.) — Beginning Monday, January 11, the Virginia Department of Health’s (VDH) New River Health District will begin to provide COVID-19 vaccines — BY PRE-REGISTRATION AND APPOINTMENT ONLY — to additional groups of recipients identified as “Phase 1b.” more>>
January 8, 2021
LENOWISCO AND CUMBERLAND PLATEAU EXPAND VACCINATION CLINICS FOR COVID-19
(LEBANON, Va.) – The LENOWISCO and Cumberland Plateau Health Districts continue to conduct closed “point of dispensing” (POD) COVID-19 vaccination clinics throughout January, and will begin to vaccinate the first subgroups of Phase 1B essential workers priority groups. more>>
January 8, 2021
Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts Announce Transition to COVID Vaccine Phase 1b
(ROANOKE, Virginia) — The Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts (RCAHD) are pleased to announce that we are working with our community partners to ensure a smooth a transition into Phase 1b starting on Monday, January 11, 2021. more>>
January 8, 2021
Mount Rogers Health District Moves into Phase 1b for COVID-19 Vaccination
(Marion, Va.) – Mount Rogers Health District has been vaccinating Phase 1a health care personnel since the end of December, and has been given permission from the state to move into vaccinating Phase 1b priority populations. more>>
January 8, 2021
No-Cost COVID Vaccination Offered to Persons 75 and Older – Boyce Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall – Monday January 11 and Friday January 15, from 8 a.m. – 12 noon
(Winchester, Va.) — The Clarke County Health Department, Lord Fairfax Health District, will offer no-cost COVID Vaccines, Monday, January 11 and Friday, January 15, from 8 a.m. until 12 noon, while supplies last, at the Boyce Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall at 7 S. Greenway Ave, Boyce, VA to those 75 and older. more>>
January 8, 2021
Chickahominy Health District Partners with Randolph-Macon College to Vaccinate Front Line Health Care Workers Against COVID-19
(Ashland, VA) — The Chickahominy Health District began conducting closed “point of dispensing” (POD) COVID-19 vaccination clinics specifically for “Phase 1a” priority groups. more>>
January 7, 2021
Pittsylvania-Danville and Southside Health Districts Provide Update on COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts
(DANVILLE, Va.) — The Pittsylvania-Danville and Southside health districts are working to ensure the vaccination of the prioritized groups as defined by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and adopted by Virginia Disaster Medical Advisory Committee and the Vaccine Advisory Workgroup. more>>
January 6, 2021
Piedmont Health District Announces Start of Vaccination Campaign
(Farmville, Va.) – The Virginia Department of Health’s Piedmont Health District announced the start of its COVID-19 vaccination campaign on January 6. more>>
January 5, 2021
Rappahannock Area Health District Vaccinating Front Line Healthcare Providers Against COVID-19
(Fredericksburg, Virginia) — The Rappahannock Area Health District (RAHD) is currently conducting closed “point of dispensing” (POD) COVID-19 vaccination clinics specifically for “Phase 1a” priority groups. more>>
January 5, 2021
RHHD OPENS COVID VACCINE INTEREST FORM TO 1A HEALTHCARE WORKERS
(RICHMOND, VA) – Richmond and Henrico Health Districts have created an online interest form that will help all eligible medical providers receive the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible. more>>
January 4, 2021
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CLOSES A PORTION OF THE JAMES RIVER TO SHELLFISH HARVESTING
(RICHMOND, Va.)— The Virginia Department of Health announced today that a portion of the James River is closed to shellfish harvesting due to a significant sewage release. more>>
January 4, 2021
Franklin City Health Department Experiences COVID-19 Outbreak
(Franklin, Va.) Franklin City Health Department, an extension of the Western Tidewater Health District, has experienced an outbreak of COVID-19. more>>