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Last NRV large scale clinic planned for Tuesday

Published May 15, 2021 | By Gene Marrano

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.

All COVID vaccines are free, safe and effective, and vaccines are now available to all Virginians ages 12 and up, with permission of their parents or guardians. All three vaccines – Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, and Pfizer – will be available, although Pfizer doses may be reserved for those ages 12 to 17, depending on attendance.

People ages 12 to 15 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or someone acting in the place of a guardian, who must read the Emergency Use Authorization and attest to the child’s age.

Scheduling an appointment in advance will reduce potential wait times, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments are not required.

Governor lifts mask mandates in most cases May 28th

Published May 14, 2021 | By Gene Marrano

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today lifted Virginia’s universal indoor mask mandate to align with new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Governor Northam also announced that Virginia will ease all distancing and capacity restrictions on Friday, May 28, two weeks earlier than planned. The updates to Virginia’s mask policy are reflected in amendments to Executive Order Seventy-Two and will become effective at midnight tonight along with previously announced changes to mitigation measures.

Hear the details in the video link below:
Virginia is able to take these steps as a result of increasing vaccination rates, dramatically declining COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and statewide test positivity rate, and revised federal guidelines. “Virginians have been working hard, and we are seeing the results in our strong vaccine numbers and dramatically lowered case counts,” said Governor Northam. “That’s why we can safely move up the timeline for lifting mitigation measures in Virginia. I strongly urge any Virginian who is not yet vaccinated to do so—the vaccines are the best way to protect yourself and your community from COVID-19. The message is clear: vaccinations are how we put this pandemic in the rearview mirror and get back to being with the people we love and doing the things we have missed.”
The CDC guidelines state that fully-vaccinated individuals do not have to wear masks in most indoor settings, except on public transit, in health care facilities, and in congregate settings. Businesses retain the ability to require masks in their establishments. Employees who work in certain business sectors—including restaurants, retail, fitness, personal care, and entertainment—must continue to wear masks unless fully vaccinated, per CDC guidance. Those who are unvaccinated or not fully-vaccinated are strongly encouraged to wear masks in all settings.
The state of emergency in Virginia will remain in place at least through June 30 to provide flexibility for local government and support ongoing COVID-19 vaccination efforts. Governor Northam will take executive action to ensure individuals have the option to wear masks up to and after that date. Masks will continue to be required in K-12 public schools, given low rates of vaccination among children.

Northam plans to lift most COVID restrictions June 15 but what about masks?

Published May 6, 2021 | By Web Staff

Governor Northam has set a target date of June 15 to lift most of the COVID-19 related restrictions in Virginia. This would include an end to capacity limits inside businesses, restaurants, and entertainment and sports events. Northam says this is contingent upon COVID case numbers continuing to decline and vaccination numbers to continue increasing. The governor says he is “hopeful” he may be able to lift mask mandates at the same time, but he expressed less certainty about that possibility. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more:

 

VDH updates coronavirus numbers from the Roanoke Valley

Published May 4, 2021 | By Web Staff

State health officials report 22 new coronavirus cases and 4 new hospitalizations for the Roanoke Valley in the latest 24-hour reporting period. There is also 2 new COVID-related death among Roanoke, Salem and Roanoke and Botetourt Counties. State health officials report 1 new hospitalization in Roanoke City, 14 new cases, 2 new hospitalizations, and 2 new deaths in Roanoke County, 1 new hospitalization in Salem , and 8 new cases in Botetourt County.

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