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Public health

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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.

07.01.21 Public health 2 MIN READ

State of emergency remains active in Charlottesville even after Virginia’s expires

While Virginia’s state of emergency expired Tuesday, the state of emergency declared by the Charlottesville City Council will remain in effect likely until September. Charlottesville’s state of emergency has few remaining provisions. It allows for the... More

Jessie Higgins

@jessiehiggins

jhiggins@cvilletomorrow.org
06.29.21 Public health 3 MIN READ

Commonwealth’s attorneys pledge COVID mask-wearing will not be prosecuted in Charlottesville or Albemarle despite state law that bans adults from wearing masks

A 71-year-old law prohibiting adults from wearing masks goes back into effect in Virginia on Thursday — but local prosecutors say no one wearing a mask “to mitigate the risks of COVID-19” in... More

Jessie Higgins

@jessiehiggins

jhiggins@cvilletomorrow.org
06.17.21 Public health 13 MIN READ

Local harm reduction efforts increase care opportunities for people using drugs

“People agree now that [addiction] is a health care issue, a disease. But they’re not willing to help people unless they’re already clean. And people need the support when they’re using, to not be afraid to ask for help," said one volunteer. More

Erin O'Hare

@erinaroo

eohare@cvilletomorrow.org
06.11.21 Public health 6 MIN READ

This is how the Charlottesville-area’s Latino community became one of the most highly vaccinated racial groups in the state

Latino residents in Charlottesville and Albemarle County are now among the most highly vaccinated racial groups in Virginia. More than 60% of Latino people in Albemarle County have at least one dose, and nearly 50% are... More

Jessie Higgins

@jessiehiggins

jhiggins@cvilletomorrow.org
06.07.21 Race + equity 4 MIN READ

Health Department data show Charlottesville’s Black neighborhoods are receiving far fewer vaccines than white ones

People who live in Charlottesville’s predominantly Black neighborhoods are receiving COVID-19 vaccines at a much lower rate than those who live in more white areas of the city, according to new data from the Virginia Department of... More

Jessie Higgins

@jessiehiggins

jhiggins@cvilletomorrow.org
05.28.21 Race + equity 5 MIN READ

'A time for healing' — In-person return planned for Women's Initiative class focused on physical, mental health

On a warm Wednesday afternoon, under the shade of an old oak tree, the sound of percussion can be heard across the hilltop in Washington Park. Lillie Williams, an African dance instructor with 20 years of experience,... More

Patty Medina

@ChattyPattyDC

pmedina@cvilletomorrow.org
05.20.21 Public health 2 MIN READ

UVA to require vaccinations for students returning to Grounds in the fall

Thursday afternoon, the University of Virginia announced vaccination guidelines for students, UVA and UVA Health faculty and staff, as well as additional public health measures to continue to mitigate spread of COVID-19. The new guidelines state... More

Erin O'Hare

@erinaroo

eohare@cvilletomorrow.org
05.17.21 Business + innovation 4 MIN READ

With mask mandate lifted for vaccinated people, some businesses can still require them

Despite Gov. Ralph Northam’s announcement that lifts mask requirements in indoor spaces, some Charlottesville-area businesses say it still might be a while before they allow people to enter without face coverings. More

Charlotte Rene Woods

@charlottewords

cwoods@cvilletomorrow.org
05.14.21 Public health 1 MIN READ

Children 12 and up can now receive the COVID-19 vaccine — here’s how to get it in Charlottesville

Children between ages 12 and 15 are already receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in the Charlottesville-area. The effort began Thursday, after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday greenlit the vaccine for the younger... More

Jessie Higgins

@jessiehiggins

jhiggins@cvilletomorrow.org
05.11.21 Public health 2 MIN READ

El departamento de salud se prepara para ofrecer la vacuna COVID-19 a los adolescentes

El Departamento de Salud de Virginia está listo para ofrecer la vacuna Pfizer a los adolescentes de 12 a 15 años tan pronto como el gobierno federal lo autorice, lo que podría pasar esta semana. El... More

Jessie Higgins

@jessiehiggins

jhiggins@cvilletomorrow.org
05.11.21 Public health 2 MIN READ

Local health district preparing to offer COVID vaccine to adolescents

The Virginia Department of Health is gearing up to potentially offer the Pfizer vaccine to children between the ages of 12 and 15 later this week. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved the... More

Jessie Higgins

@jessiehiggins

jhiggins@cvilletomorrow.org
05.04.21 Public health 2 MIN READ

El centro de vacunación COVID en Charlottesville acepta personas sin citas

El Distrito de Salud Blue Ridge ahora está aceptando personas sin citas en su Centro de Vacunación COVID-19 todos los días durante un horario establecido: Los lunes, la clínica está abierta para personas... More

Jessie Higgins

@jessiehiggins

jhiggins@cvilletomorrow.org

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