The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) announced that some health districts in Virginia will begin Phase 1b of the COVID-19 vaccination plan beginning Monday, January 11.
Virginia’s Phase 1b
- Frontline essential workers
- Persons aged 75 years and older
- People living in correctional facilities
- Homeless shelters and migrant labor camps
Frontline Essential Workers
Due to the limited supply of COVID-19 vaccine, frontline essential workers will be vaccinated in the following order.
- Police, fire, and hazmat
- Corrections and homeless shelter workers
- Childcare/K-12 teachers/staff
- Food and agriculture (including Veterinarians)
- Manufacturing
- Grocery store workers
- Public transit workers
- Mail carriers (USPS and private)
- Officials needed to maintain continuity of government.
Persons aged 75 years and older
Vaccination will be offered through their healthcare provider or local health department.
Health Districts in Phase 1b
- Alexandria
- Arlington
- Cumberland Plateau
- Fairfax
- Lenowisco
- Lord Fairfax
- Loudoun
- Mount Rogers
- New River
- Prince William
- Roanoke City/Alleghany
For more detailed information, please read the following document:
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