Va. dentists start to prepare to administer COVID-9 vaccines The bills would allow dentists and other health care professionals to administer COVID-19 vaccines. (Source: Pixabay) By WHSV | February 17, 2021 at 3:41 PM EST - Updated February 17 at 5:23 PM
RICHMOND, Va. (WHSV) Virginia dentists are preparing to help in the administration of COVID-19 vaccines, according to a press release from the Virginia Dental Association. This comes as Governor Ralph Northam signs House Bill 2333 and Senate Bill 1445.
The bills would allow dentists and other health care professionals to administer COVID-19 vaccines.
According to the press release, many dentists throughout the Commonwealth have already completed the Virginia Department of Health’s COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Intent Form, which is the first step for any provider who is interested in administering the COVID-19 vaccine.