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Ongoing coverage of the work to protect the health of people who live, work and play in Charlottesville and Albemarle County.

11.19.21 Public health 4 MIN READ

UVA Health dismissing 121 employees for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19

As of this week, UVA Health has fired 64 employees and suspended without pay 18 more for refusing to receive a COVID vaccine. An additional 39 have resigned. Of those 121 people, two are doctors and... More

Jessie Higgins

@jessiehiggins

jhiggins@cvilletomorrow.org
11.04.21 Public health 2 MIN READ

Here are all the Charlottesville-area organizations offering Pfizer vaccines to kids ages 5-11

The first Pfizer vaccines for children between ages 5-11 will be available in the Charlottesville area on Saturday. The vaccine received final approval from the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and... More

Jessie Higgins

@jessiehiggins

jhiggins@cvilletomorrow.org
10.29.21 Public health 4 MIN READ

Health district won’t have enough Pfizer vaccine for all children 5-11, prioritizing ‘high risk’

The local Blue Ridge Health Districts expects to begin immunizing children between ages 5-11 within two weeks — but there won’t be enough of the smaller pediatric doses for all area kids. At least not right... More

Jessie Higgins

@jessiehiggins

jhiggins@cvilletomorrow.org
09.28.21 Public health 7 MIN READ

Scientists at UVA believe they have found the key to creating a universal coronavirus vaccine

Right now, a handful of scientists around the world are trying to create a universal vaccine that would protect against this — and all future — coronavirus pandemics. The problem they face is that viruses are... More

Jessie Higgins

@jessiehiggins

jhiggins@cvilletomorrow.org
09.24.21 Public health 4 MIN READ

UPDATE: Local health district is taking appointments for Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots

COVID-19 booster shots received final federal authorization on Thursday. The approval is limited to people who are 65 and older, people with underlying medical conditions that put them at higher risk of becoming seriously ill or... More

Jessie Higgins

@jessiehiggins

jhiggins@cvilletomorrow.org
09.21.21 Public health 2 MIN READ

Final approval on COVID vaccine booster shots may be coming later this week

While the Virginia Health Department continues planning to roll out long-awaited COVID-19 vaccine “booster shots,” it now appears those shots will only be available to certain higher risk individuals. A Food and Drug Administration advisory committee... More

Jessie Higgins

@jessiehiggins

jhiggins@cvilletomorrow.org
08.30.21 Public health 3 MIN READ

UVA Health mandates its 2,000 unvaccinated employees to receive COVID vaccines as local community transmission levels become ‘high’

UVA Health plans to require its nearly 2,000 unvaccinated employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccine by Nov. 1, or face possible termination. The health system announced its new vaccine mandate last week, just days after the... More

Jessie Higgins

@jessiehiggins

jhiggins@cvilletomorrow.org
08.23.21 Race + equity 11 MIN READ

Food equity advocates survey often overlooked public housing communities about their unique food needs and wants

When Alfred Shirley was a kid, his mom gave him some sound advice: If someone’s knocking at the door and they don’t look familiar, don’t answer — especially if they’re knocking with one hand and holding a... More

Erin O'Hare

@erinaroo

eohare@cvilletomorrow.org
08.20.21 Public education 4 MIN READ

Charlottesville City Schools talk COVID safety

"As the nation anxiously braces for the new school year, Charlottesville City Schools took initiative to prepare parents and children for what’s to come. Some 3,900 Charlottesville students return to school on Wednesday after a year of virtual and partial in-class attendance." More

Patty Medina

@ChattyPattyDC

pmedina@cvilletomorrow.org
08.19.21 Public education 4 MIN READ

Public school staff may not need to use personal sick days if taking leave related to COVID-19

Days before one of her children became ill with COVID-19, Charlottesville City Schools teacher Shannon Gillikin emailed human resources to inquire about leave policy related to the virus. At the time, she was informed she and other... More

Charlotte Rene Woods

@charlottewords

cwoods@cvilletomorrow.org
08.16.21 Public health 6 MIN READ

Local health officials weigh in on how to talk to friends and family about their vaccination status

Just as the COVID-19 virus continues to mutate into new variants, health officials continue to encourage safety measures and vaccinations. Not everyone, however, is enthusiastic about getting their shot. According to recent Virginia Department of Health More

Charlotte Rene Woods

@charlottewords

cwoods@cvilletomorrow.org
08.16.21 Public health 3 MIN READ

Health officials urge everyone to again mask-up as Charlottesville-area experiences another ‘surge’ in COVID cases

They’re no longer required, but local health officials are urging everyone to again wear masks when in public — even fully vaccinated people. COVID-19 cases are surging in the Charlottesville area, and beyond, due to the... More

Jessie Higgins

@jessiehiggins

jhiggins@cvilletomorrow.org

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