13 NORFOLK, Va. (May 10, 2021) – The U.S. Coast Guard has Sailors deployed in support of the Community Vaccination Center (CVC) at the former Macy’s at the Military Circle Mall in Norfolk, Virginia. Service members involved in the operation have come to help local community members receive a vaccine to protect them against COVID.
Machinists Technician First Class Walter Avelar of the United States Coast Guard Atlantic Area, District 5, explains his motivation to serve the community. “I take it seriously – my grandparents are 92 and 87. Since the virus has started, I have been worried for them and don’t see them at all,” Avelar said. “It is very important to me. I believe we will make it through this if we all are safe.”
Pfizer vaccinations resume for adults at FEMA site in Norfolk; Johnson & Johnson also available
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and last updated 2021-05-10 16:45:39-04
NORFOLK, Va. â The FEMA-led Community Vaccination Clinic at Military Circle Mall is now giving people the option to choose between the Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines.
More than 67,000 shots and counting have been given out at the former Macyâs. With less than two weeks left to give out shots, the Norfolk clinic opted to add Pfizer back on the list for everyone.
The original plan was to only provide Johnson & Johnson s single-dose coronavirus vaccine the last two weeks of operation. Then, the plan was to only give teenagers ages 16 and 17 the option to get Pfizer shots. Now, all adults can choose which vaccine they prefer.
The week of May 10th will see vaccine clinics two days a piece at six local schools. Author: Connor Rhiel Updated: 6:55 PM EDT May 7, 2021
NORFOLK, Va. FEMA vaccine clinic site manager Tim Smith says not much will change, just because they ve moved from a mall to a high school gymnasium. As far as the clinic goes, it will look exactly the same. Parents have a permission slip which they will do online, the only thing that will be different is no trip to a vaccination center, he said, relaying that administration of the vaccines will be the same as at the Military Circle Mall site.
FEMA, VDH teams up with Norfolk Public Schools to provide more vaccination opportunities for those 16, older
Shannon Fagan
By: Web Staff
and last updated 2021-05-07 05:40:33-04
NORFOLK, Va. - FEMA partners with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, the Virginia Department of Health, the City of Norfolk, and Norfolk Public Schools to provide access to vaccines for young adults 16-18.
The Pfizer vaccine will be available for eligible students onsite at all five Norfolk High Schools, on May 10-11 and May 13-14.
Students must complete and return a consent form to participate in the event, that s available
The deadline for students to return the completed and signed consent form is Friday, May 7, 2021.
Northam: Capacity limits, social distancing restrictions could be lifted on June 15
If COVID-19 trends and vaccinations continue to trend in a positive direction, the governor will lift all capacity limits and social distancing measures on June 15. Author: 13News Now Staff Updated: 6:19 PM EDT May 6, 2021
RICHMOND, Va. Governor Northam held a briefing Thursday highlighting the headway Virginia is making with COVID-19 vaccine distribution as well as positive coronavirus trends. The vaccines are working, Northam said Thursday morning. They re helping reduce the spread of this disease. Fewer people are getting sick. Fewer people are dying.
Nearly 60% of adults in Virginia have received their first vaccine dose.