Tag: health
All frontline essential workers can now register for a COVID vaccination
Beginning today, March 30, the Fairfax County Health Department is allowing everyone in Phase 1b to register for a COVID-19 vaccination. The latest subgroups in the 1b frontline essential workers group who can now get vaccinated include officials needed to maintain continuity of government, clergy and faith leaders, and janitorial and cleaning staff.
Bus drivers and mail carriers eligible for COVID vaccinations
Gail Zukosky, a school public health nurse, serves as a COVID-19 vaccinator on weekends. [Fairfax County Health Department] Two new groups in Phase 1b – transit workers and mail carriers – can now register for COVID-19 vaccinations through the Fairfax County Health Department. Fairfax County is receiving more vaccine doses, although still not enough to … Continued
New state laws address voting, equity, electric vehicles, and more
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced March 19 that he signed into law over a dozen additional bills passed by the General Assembly, including measures to expand access to healthcare and birth control, promote equity, and more.
Grocery workers can now register for the COVID vaccine
The vaccination center at Inova Health System. The Fairfax County Health Department has expanded eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine to three more subgroups in Phase 1b: people who work in grocery stores, manufacturing, and food and agriculture. People in those groups can register for a vaccine appointment here. There’s also a new form for registering … Continued
Annandale author helps children cope with mental health challenges
Wysocki As a teacher and parent, Annandale resident Sarah Wysocki knows how difficult it can be for children to deal with such issues as fear, social anxiety, and negative relationships. The COVID pandemic certainly hasn’t made life easier for kids – or anyone. To help families cope, Wysocki has written and self-published four books about these … Continued
Virginia governor declares March 14 a Day of Prayer and Remembrance for COVID victims
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has declared March 14 a Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Virginians who have lost their lives to COVID-19. He ordered Virginia flags on local and state buildings to be flown at half-staff on Sunday. The first positive case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Virginia on March 7, 2020, and the … Continued
Mass COVID vaccination center to open in Alexandria
From the left: Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chair Jeffrey McKay, Inova President Stephen Jones, and Doug Firstenberg of the Stonebridge real estate company. [photos: Grace Billups Arnold] A mass COVID vaccination facility to open in the City of Alexandria at the end of March will serve Fairfax County, as well … Continued
UVA medical campus opens at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
The Claude Moore Health Education and Research Center. A new branch of the University of Virginia medical school at the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus opened March 8 with 36 third-year students, the Washington Business Journal reports. Inova Health System and UVA have been planning the UVA Inova Campus for the past five years.
Fairfax County COVID deaths exceed 1,000
It’s been one year since the first positive case of COVID-19 in Virginia, and Fairfax County has reached a grim milestone. The first confirmed COVID case in the state was reported on March 7, 2020, at Fort Belvoir in Fairfax County. The first COVID death was reported March 21.
Community leaders can help residents get COVID vaccinations
People in line for a vaccination at the Inova Center for Personalized Health. The Fairfax Federation of Citizens Associations is encouraging neighborhood and HOA leaders to reach out to residents who might need help getting COVID-19 vaccinations.
The end of the pandemic could be in sight
The COVID vaccination center at the Inova Center for Personalized Health. Increased production of COVID-19 vaccines means Fairfax County can step up its vaccination efforts. President Biden said on March 2 that every adult in the U.S. who wants a vaccination will be able to get one by the end of May, two months sooner … Continued
Virginia to get allocation of single-dose COVID vaccines
The Virginia Department of Health will begin offering the single-dose COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson next week, the agency announced. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization for that vaccine on Feb. 27.
Fairfax County Health Department still working through COVID vaccination registrations from Jan. 18
Vaccinators at work at the Inova Center for Personalized Health in Merrifield. As the difficulties in snagging a COVID-19 vaccine appointment continue, the Fairfax County Health Department has issued some information aimed at clearing up the confusion. All COVID vaccines are free for everyone, whether they have health insurance or not. However, people are still … Continued
Giant Pharmacy offering COVID vaccines, along with CVS and Safeway
The CVS at 7205 Little River Turnpike in Annandale. Giant Pharmacy is now administering COVID-19 vaccinations to people who registered with the Fairfax County Health Department.
Gov. Northam eases some COVID restrictions
Northam speaks at a press briefing in January. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has eased some COVID-19 restrictions, as the health metrics are improving. Beginning March 1, certain outdoor sports and entertainment venues can operate at increased capacity, Northam announced Feb. 24.