Published: 21 January 2021
More people across Hampton Roads will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting this week, officials say.
The Hampton and Peninsula Health District on Friday will begin Phase 1b of its vaccination rollout for frontline workers and people who are 75 or older or live in congregate settings.
Next week, the Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Western Tidewater health districts will also start Phase 1b for frontline essential workers like grocery store and public transit employees anyone 65 or older and people between 16 and 64 years old with high-risk medical conditions.
Virginia Beach officials say residents in the 1b group can begin pre-registering on Monday to receive vaccines through a new online portal. Norfolk residents can pre-register here.
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NDPH vaccination clinics are closed to the general public. Health officials say they will continue to prioritize Phase 1a healthcare workers for closed point of dispensing (PODs) until they all have the opportunity for vaccination.
Starting January 25, Norfolk residents who meet the Phase 1a or 1b eligibility requirements can preregister for a vaccine two ways:
Call 664-SHOT (7478) Monday â Friday from 8 a.m. â 4 p.m.
If you are eligible, you are highly encouraged to use the online form due to long wait times. The preregistration process will add you to a waitlist within the specific phase in which you are eligible.