BRHD expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to folks in Phase 1c
BRHD expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to folks in Phase 1c By Rachel Hirschheimer | April 1, 2021 at 4:22 PM EDT - Updated April 1 at 7:30 PM
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Those who qualify for the COVID-19 vaccine under Phase 1c in the Blue Ridge Health District can sign up and expect to get an appointment, but it may not be right away.
“We are opening up to Phase 1c. We want to make sure everyone has an opportunity to schedule appointments, and so the VAMs system has many appointments available over the next two months. There are plenty of appointments that we want people to get in there and schedule,” BRHD Spokesperson Kathryn Goodman said.
BRHD opening new COVID-19 vaccination site in Albemarle Co.
BRHD opening new COVID-19 vaccination site in Albemarle Co. By Rachel Hirschheimer | March 17, 2021 at 4:26 PM EDT - Updated March 17 at 6:01 PM
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - The Blue Ridge Health District (BRHD) will soon be vaccinating folks in Phase 1a and 1b inside the former J.C. Penney in Fashion Square Mall.
“We’ve recognized the need to expand and grow as we anticipate a larger allocation of vaccine in the coming weeks and months,” BRHD COVID-19 Incident Commander Ryan McKay said.
The current vaccination clinic located in the parking lot of the former Kmart in Albemarle County is set to close Friday, March 19.
BRHD: Even if you donât qualify yet, you should still pre-register for COVID-19 vaccine
BRHD: Even if you donât qualify yet, you should still pre-register for COVID-19 vaccine By Rachel Hirschheimer | March 16, 2021 at 2:04 PM EDT - Updated March 17 at 4:48 PM
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The Blue Ridge Health District (BRHD) is urging you to pre-register now, whether you qualify for the COVID-19 vaccine or not.
âIt doesnât matter what age range you fall into, or what your employment might be, or what health conditions you might have. Anybody whoâs interested in getting the vaccine at some point can go ahead right now and should go ahead right now and pre-register for their COVID-19 vaccine,â BRHD spokesperson Jason Elliott said.