The Johnson & Johnson vaccine was approved for an emergency use authorization on Feb. 27, but this morning, the CDC and FDA advised a pause on further administration after six reports of a rare possible side effect. (WYDaily/ Courtesy of Unsplash)
“We are closely monitoring the actions by the federal government to pause all Johnson & Johnson vaccinations while it investigates an extremely rare possible side effect,” Dr. Danny Avula, state vaccination coordinator for the Virginia Department of Health, said in a statement on Tuesday. “In Virginia, we will cease all Johnson & Johnson vaccines until this investigation is complete.”
Dr. Avula added that Virginia will continue administering the vaccines manufactured by Pfizer and Moderna.
City of Williamsburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority Director Tyrone Franklin received his second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. (WYDaily/Photo by Gabrielle Rente)
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY Governor Ralph Northam today announced that all individuals in Virginia age 16 and older will be eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine starting on Sunday, April 18, ahead of the May 1 nationwide goal set by President Joe Biden. Governor Northam made the announcement during a visit to a vaccination clinic at First Mount Zion Baptist Church in Prince William County, where more than 1,000 vaccines will be administered today.
This news comes as nearly every Virginian in the highest risk groups who has pre-registered for a vaccination appointment has received one, and those still on the pre-registration list will receive appointment invitations within the next two weeks.
Virginia Secretary of Health Dr. Daniel Carey held a press conference at the Greater Williamsburg Vaccination Clinic. (WYDaily/ Gabrielle Rente)
WILLIAMSBURG Around 11 a.m. on Friday, March 12, Virginia Secretary of Health and Human Services Dr. Daniel Carey paid a visit to the Greater Williamsburg Vaccination Clinic.
The Secretary of Health and Human Services has been dedicating time to visit localities around the state to see how the vaccination process is being handled. While visiting the local clinic, Carey administered several vaccinations to residents.
Nicole Trifone, spokesperson for the City of Williamsburg, said on Friday that the clinic divides days on which people receive their first dose, and those that are receiving their second dose.
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One year ago today, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. That same day, William & Mary President Katherine A. Rowe announced that in-person classes were suspended and that the university would move to remote modes of instruction.
“We are in wholly new territory and will learn as we go, together,” she said. “For many of us as individuals, there will be disappointments and frustrations. For some, there may be real sacrifices, unexpected challenges or burdens that are hard to see. So I ask that you hold close our core values of belonging and respect. … William & Mary is a resilient community. I have seen this firsthand, particularly in recent weeks. We take care of each other. I am confident that will be the case in the coming days and weeks.”