Scientists and health officials are warning that a new COVID variant could create another wave of sickness and death across the country, including here in Virginia. Data from Europe and Asia have been accurate predictors of impending cases here, and the new variant, called BA.2, is raging there.
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National Public Health Week – April 4 – 10
National Public Health Week, (NPHW) is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the important and great work that local, state and federal public health agencies do year round to keep our communities healthy. Take some time to visit vbh.virginia.gov/virginia-beach to learn what our local public health agency offers.
Norfolk to scale back COVID-19 vaccine clinics to twice a week at Military Circle
The community vaccination center at Norfolk’s Military Circle mall will close next week following waning demand for coronavirus vaccines, the state health department announced Friday.
https://www.pilotonline.com/coronavirus/vp-nw-norfolk-cvc-vaccines-closing-20220318-rubjixmahjezlinfxvqon366wu-story.html
Uninsured will soon have to pay for COVID-19 vaccines, tests
People without insurance will soon have to pay for their own COVID-19 treatment and testing unless Congress approves more money, fast. Next Tuesday, March 22, the COVID-19 Uninsured Program will stop accepting claims for testing and treatment. On April 5, it will also stop accepting vaccination claims.