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The new boundaries for the House of Delegates and Senate put incumbent lawmakers in new districts, pitted some veterans against one another and created wide-open new districts.
Friends and family of the late Rep. Donald McEachin will say their final goodbyes during a celebration of life ceremony at St. Paul’s Baptist Church on Creighton Road on Wednesday morning.
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Governor Northam signed an emergency legislation, which was supported by the VDH, to allow dentists and other health care professions, to administer the COVID-19 vaccine, effective immediately.
The legislation does not entitle dentists to receive access to supplies of vaccine or guarantee that dentists who sign up will fill roles as vaccinators. The legislation does require VDH to establish a process to allow dentists and other qualified health care professionals to administer the vaccine and to be called on as needed to support the vaccination effort.
VDH is required to establish a process for medical care facilities like dental offices to register as a site that could be approved for COVID-19 vaccine administration.
Northam Accepts Criticism, Vows to Speed Vaccinations
Gov. Ralph Northam speaking at a Wednesday press conference where he discussed the measures Virginia is taking to speed its much maligned vaccine rollout. (Screenshot from briefing)
Gov. Ralph Northam empathized with his critics during a Wednesday press conference. He said he too feels frustration over the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, but assured Virginians that they are taking the steps necessary to “get more shots in arms.”
“Everyone is out of patience, and I understand,” he said. “It will take time to reach everyone, but we’re reaching more people everyday, and the pace is increasing.”