UVA Health Vaccine Confidence Virtual Town Halls
A team of doctors and scientists at UVA Health answers the public’s questions about deployment, efficacy and safety of all COVID-19 vaccines.
As more Virginians become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, a team of doctors at University of Virginia Health, joined by more than 50 scientific experts from across the United States including virologists and infectious disease specialists, are participating in a series of virtual town halls to answer the public’s questions about the development, deployment and safety of all vaccine options.
Each town hall is hosted by pairs or groups of experts, and the sessions run about 45 minutes using Zoom. They are slated to continue throughout the spring and summer.
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Tens of thousands of people in Virginia not getting their second COVID-19 vaccine
and last updated 2021-04-30 18:24:30-04
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. - Millions of Americans and thousands of people in Virginia have not returned to get their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
News 3 got the state numbers from the Virginia Department of Health.
COVID has altered the country, but we re moving closer to herd immunity.
âThings over the last four months have been incredibly intense. We crossed the threshold of 6 million doses administered this week,â said Dr. Danny Avula, the Virginia state vaccination coordinator.
But some people arenât coming back for their second shot.
Jaunt offers free rides to vaccination sites Photo: WINA
Apr 28, 2021, News Release
Charlottesville, VA – Throughout the tremendous uncertainty of 2020, Jaunt has remained a dependable resource for our community. From rides to polls on election day, to delivering essential workers to their jobs and patients to dialysis appointments, we have continued to provide critical trips to those in need throughout the pandemic.
We are proud to partner with Blue Ridge Health District (BRHD) and University of Virginia Health to continue to provide this important service:
connecting our community to the vaccine through fare-free public transportation.
Jaunt is committed to making sure that transportation is not an issue for anyone who wants to receive the vaccine. To book a ride to your vaccination appointment with Jaunt, call 434-296-3184 or email trips@ridejaunt.org.