An infectious disease expert at VCU Health says emerging variants of the coronavirus may be reason for the public to start wearing two masks. Chair of VCU’s Division of Infectious Disease Dr. Gonzalo Bearman told a local TV station wearing two face masks would “probably be reasonable,” as mutant strains of the novel coronavirus appear. Experts say the new strains may be more contagious and it’s unclear if today’s vaccines are as effective against them.
The Wait
COVID-19 inoculation rolls are expanding, but the search for doses and the signup process can prove frustrating
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Rita Johnson became ill with COVID-19 and was hospitalized in July. She has recovered and received her first dose of vaccine against the novel coronavirus on Jan. 22. (Photo courtesy VCU Health)
Got your COVID-19 vaccine invitation? No? Youâre not alone.
The good news is that as of today,
599,429 people have received at least one dose of vaccine in the commonwealth, according to the Virginia Department of Health. Thatâs a start, but that also represents just 6.5% of the stateâs population.
She was one of the first in Richmond to treat a COVID patient. Now she's the first to be vaccinated at VCU. richmond.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from richmond.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
A VCU nurse was one of the first in Richmond to treat a COVID patient. She became the first to receive the vaccine at VCU richmond.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from richmond.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.